Yes, That’s Olivia Colman in ‘Heartstopper’ on Netflix

If you love rom-coms, prepare to fall in love with Heartstopper. Based on the webcomic and graphic novels of the same name by Alice Oseman, the series follows two high schoolers who slowly realize that they have feelings for each other. Can they ignore the homophobia of their peers and find love, or will they be too afraid to follow their hearts?

As endlessly adorable as Heartstopper is, it also has a casting choice that will make you press pause and start scrolling through IMDb. Here’s what you need to know about Nick’s mom on Heartstopper

Is Olivia Colman in Heartstopper?

The cat’s out of the bag. Yes, Olivia Colman stars in Heartstopper. Colman stars as Nick’s (Kit Connor) understanding mom.

There’s a reason why fans didn’t know about this casting until the series’ released: It was kept as a well-guarded secret. Colman carved out two days in her busy schedule to work on the series. “I literally thought this was the stupidest idea ever,” creator Alice Oseman said. “I thought there was no way she would want to be a part of this or anyone famous would want to be a part of this. I was proven wrong!”

What Else Has Olivia Colman Been In?

Please bow down before one of the greatest actors of our time. Throughout her career, Olivia Colman has received an Oscar, a BAFTA, an Emmy, three British Academy Television Awards, and three Golden Globes. Honestly, she deserves more.

Colman’s breakout role was on the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show. On the comedy front, she’s also starred in Beautiful People, Rev., Flowers, and Fleabag. But this esteemed actor is better known for her dramatic work. Colman received worldwide critical acclaim for her role in the British crime drama Broadchurch. She later starred in the thriller miniseries The Night Manager and to Colman portraying Queen Elizabeth II for two seasons in The Crown.

If you need further proof that Colman can do it all, look at her film career. Her movies have included Hot Fuzz, The Iron Lady, The Lobster, The Favorite, and The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Basically, if you’re talking about a truly great British project, Colman will probably make an appearance.

Who Else Is in the Cast of Heartstopper?

Colman may be the biggest name in this rom-com, but that doesn’t mean the camera is only on her. Heartstopper revolves around the budding romance between two young men, Joe Locke’s Charlie and Kit Connor’s Nick. Heartstopper marks Locke’s first role, but Connor has starred in Rocketman, Little Joe, and even had a vocal role in His Dark Materials.

Rounding out the cast are Charlie’s friends, the supportive Elle (Yasmin Finney) and the intense Tao (William Gao), and Elle’s new Lesbian couple friends, Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy (Kizzy Edgell). Heartstopper is the first major role for Finney, Gao, Brown, and Edgell.