Netflix finally confirms Jonathan Bailey's Heartstopper role with first-look clip
Netflix has confirmed that Jonathan Bailey will make a cameo appearance in the third season of Heartstopper.
The Bridgerton actor will play a small role in the new episodes of the hit show as Jack Maddox, "Charlie's Instagram-famous crush".
Bailey has been rumoured to be involved in the next season for a while, but now a new short clip released by the streaming platform shows the actor in character for the first time.
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In further exciting news, actors Hayley Atwell and Eddie Marsan have been confirmed for roles in Heartstopper's third season.
Alice Oseman, the show's creator and writer, said in a statement: "I am incredibly excited to be welcoming three new cast members to the Heartstopper family.
"Hayley Atwell joins the Nelson family as Nick’s Aunt Diane, who takes Nick on a summer holiday to Menorca and has some tough advice to impart about his relationship.
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"Eddie Marsan will be portraying a beloved character from the graphic novels: Geoff, Charlie’s wise and straight-talking therapist. And lastly, Jonathan Bailey will be making a cameo appearance as Jack Maddox, an Instagram-famous classicist and celebrity crush of Charlie."
She added: "It was an absolute joy to see Hayley, Eddie and Jonathan’s talent alongside our existing cast, and I can’t wait for the Heartstopper fans to meet these new characters."
More updates to follow.
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