Heartstopper series one gathered instant popularity with its unashamed portrayal of gay, lesbian, and transgender teenagers all caught in the throes of growing up. Central characters Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) spent last series building their relationship, with the series culminating in Nick coming out to his mother.

In series two, Nick and Charlie will start figuring out what it means to be in a public relationship, go on a school trip to Paris and look towards the all-important prom.

Viewers will get better acquainted with Nick Nelson’s family this series, as Jack Barton (Poor Things) will be joining the cast as his older brother David, and Thibault de Montalembert (Call my Agent!) will be playing his father Stephane.

In series two, Elle Argent (Yasmin Finney) will be exploring whether she could ever be more than just best friends with Tao (William Gao), and making two new friends in Naomi (Belle Priestly), and Felix (Ash Self).

Other newly announced cast include Leila Khan portraying student Sahar Zahid in her debut role, and Nima Taleghani (Hatton Garden) as Truham Grammar School teacher Mr Farouk.

Heartstopper series two will premiere on Netflix on 3 August 2023.