The Oscar-winning star had a small but important role as Sarah \u2013 the mother of Kit Connor\u2019s main character, Nick \u2013 in the first two runs of the beloved teen drama, but has confirmed she won\u2019t be able to reprise the role due to schedule conflicts.<\/p>\n
\u201cI couldn\u2019t do number three. I couldn\u2019t fit it in,\u201d she told Forbes.<\/a>\u00a0\u201cI feel awful about that.\u201d<\/p>\n She continued: \u201cI feel like I was part of one of the most beautiful things I\u2019ve ever been part of.\u201d<\/p>\n The slightly better news for fans is that there\u2019s still the possibility Colman might be back at some point further down the line.<\/p> Asked about future seasons, she said: \u201cAs long as it\u2019s booked in advance, maybe I\u2019ll be able to do it, yeah!\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, if recent rumours are anything to go by, it could well be a case of one big name out and another one in \u2013 with reports circulating that Bridgerton<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Fellow Travelers<\/a> star Jonathan Bailey has joined the cast for the new run.<\/p>\n Although Netflix has not commented on the rumours, fans noticed that images posted to an Instagram account<\/a> under the name Jack Maddox showed the star dressed like a character of a similar name from a mini-comic illustrated by Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman.<\/p>\n It was revealed last week<\/a> that season 3 will be landing on\u00a0Netflix<\/a> in October, with the release month confirmed in a behind-the-scenes video of the cast filming the season\u2019s eighth episode.<\/p>\n The video began with \u00a0Joe Locke and Kit Connor<\/a> about to rehearse in a brightly coloured fairground before Yasmin Finney says: \u201cThe positive reaction from season 2 has really boosted all of our confidence \u2013 I can\u2019t wait for you to see.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, as well as giving an update on the release, we also learnt a little more about what to expect from the new run with William Gao explaining: \u201cTao is beginning to figure out what he loves to do and what his hobbies are. He\u2019s finding a passion for something that he begins to really love.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking about the confirmed date, Alice Oseman said: \u201cI cannot wait for the third season of Heartstopper to be released in October.<\/p>\n \u201cSeason 2 ended with Nick beginning to understand the extent of Charlie\u2019s mental health issues, and it\u2019s this that will drive the story through season 3.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile Heartstopper will always celebrate the joyful and point towards hope, I\u2019m really excited that we are allowing the tone of the show to mature alongside our beloved characters growing up.<\/p>\n \u201cMental health, sex, university ambitions and more: Nick, Charlie and the Heartstopper teens are getting older, learning more about themselves and each other, and experiencing new desires, new fears and new joys as they approach adulthood.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Alice](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Heartstopper-AliceOseman-season3-99e423c.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Heartstopper")
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