Why isn’t Olivia Colman in Heartstopper season 3?

Heartstopper season 3 is on the horizon, but Olivia Colman will be sadly missing for this one reason.

The 50-year-old actor played main character Nick Nelson’s mum, Sarah Nelson, in seasons one and two of Alice Oseman’s beloved Netflix queer teen drama.

Heartstopper tells the story of Charlie (Joe Locke), an openly gay teenager who develops feelings for Nick (Kit Connor), a rugby player at his school. Colman plays Nick’s loving, sympathetic mum.

Olivia Colman was part of a deeply emotional moment when her son came out as bisexual to her. Her sweet reaction of total acceptance was one of the season’s most important moments.

However, Colman won’t be returning for season three due to a scheduling conflict. 

“I couldn’t do number three. I couldn’t fit it in. I feel awful

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