Joe Locke wraps Heartstopper finale filming: “Bye Charlie”
Joe Locke confirms Heartstopper finale filming has wrapped, marking an emotional farewell to his role as Charlie.
Photo: Instagram/Joe Locke
Heartstopper star Joe Locke has officially wrapped filming on the highly anticipated finale of the hit Netflix adaptation, signaling the end of an emotional journey for fans of the show.
Locke shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, writing “Bye Charlie X” alongside behind-the-scenes images with co-star Kit Connor, thanking fans and the creative team behind the series.
The final chapter of Heartstopper, based on the sixth volume of Alice Oseman’s beloved graphic novel series, was adapted as a film instead of a traditional season. Directed by Wash Westmoreland (Still Alice) and written by Oseman herself, the finale has been in production for nearly two months.
Kit Connor also confirmed the wrap via social media, closing the book on Nick and Charlie’s story. In the final chapter, the couple faces the challenges of a long-distance relationship as Nick prepares to leave for university and Charlie gains new independence at school. Their emotional journey mirrors the personal growth of their circle of friends as they navigate love, change, and letting go.
Speaking to The Playlist, Locke explained that filming a feature-length finale was a practical decision. “We realized the only way to get it made this year is if we do a film… It makes it feel more cinematic and gives it the ending it deserves,” he said.
The Heartstopper finale film now moves into post-production, with fans eagerly awaiting its release and one last goodbye to Charlie and Nick’s coming-of-age story.
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