The charming graphic novel takes place at a British all-boys grammar school and follows openly gay Nick and rugby player Charlie as they develop feelings for one another.
Doctor Who and Sherlock’s Euros Lyn has been attached to direct the half-hour series, which comes 18 months after See-Saw films optioned the rights to the Alice Oseman romance.
Alexi Wheeler, Director of Kids & Family Content at Netflix, praised the “brilliant and emotionally engaging characters” in Heartstopper and the “relatable yet somehow aspirational” story. “The whole thing is just so poignant and beautifully crafted.
To tell a love story between two boys who meet at school involves such vision and creative focus, Alice has absolutely delivered this here,” she said.