EastEnders legend lands huge role in Netflix drama Heartstopper
ok.co.ukEastEnders icon Annette Badland, who played the role of Babe Smith in the BBC series from 2014 to 2017, has bagged a fabulous role in Netflix's much-loved LGBT series Heartstopper.The 74 year old will be gracing screens once more when the show's third season drops this October.The Netflix favourite, a coming of age drama based on Alice Oseman's acclaimed novels, tackles the blossoming romance of high school students Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke).
And Jonathan Bailey, who plays Bridgerton's dashing Anthony, will join them as Jack Maddox, a starry Instagram author who becomes Charlie's ultimate celeb infatuation, as revealed by the streaming giant.
Netflix UK and Ireland excitedly announced in April: "It's not just Jonathan Bailey joining Heartstopper S3, we're also welcoming Hayley Atwell as Nick's Aunt Diane and Eddie Marsan as Charlie's therapist Geoff! " Anticipation is high for the October 3 premiere of Heartstopper's next chapter.
Earlier this year in February, Annette dazzled on the red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in LA, where her Apple TV+ comedy, Ted Lasso, picked up several award nods.The veteran actress shines in the role of Mae the Landlady, adding her touch of magic to the series crafted by Jason Sudeikis.
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