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    Joe Locke: 11 facts about Heartstopper's Charlie you should know

    Joe Locke plays Charlie Spring in Heartstopper. Get to know the actor here.

    1. Who is Joe Locke? Get to know the Heartstopper act

      1. Who is Joe Locke? Get to know the Heartstopper actor here

      Joe Locke might be a newcomer but after his performance as Charlie Spring in Netflix’s Heartstopper, you’ll be dying to see more of him on-screen. From his age and height to his everything in between, here’s what you should know about your new fave Joe Locke. [Alamy]

    2. How old is Joe Locke?

      2. How old is Joe Locke?

      Joe Locke is 19 years old. His birthday is on September 24th and he was born in 2003. His star sign, in case you’re dying to know, is Libra. Joe plays 15-year-old Charlie in Heartstopper. [Getty]

    3. How tall is Joe Locke?

      3. How tall is Joe Locke?

      Joe Locke is 5ft 9 inches tall, according to a tweet from Kit Connor. Joe stands a few inches shorter than his Heartstopper co-star Kit, who is 5ft 11 in comparison. [Getty]

    4. Where is Joe Locke from? Is he English?

      4. Where is Joe Locke from? Is he English?

      Joe Locke is an actor who hails from the Isle of Man. [via Instagram]

    5. What movies and TV shows has Joe Locke been in?

      5. What movies and TV shows has Joe Locke been in?

      Believe it or not, Joe Locke’s very first on-screen role is actually Charlie Spring in Heartstopper. Prior to being cast as Charlie, Joe performed on stage as part of National Theatre Connections in 2020. After his great performance in the series, there’s no doubt he’ll soon become a regular fixture on our screens. [Netflix]

    6. Joe Locke plays Charlie Spring in Heartstopper

      6. Joe Locke plays Charlie Spring in Heartstopper

      Joe Locke plays Charlie Spring in Netflix’s Heartstopper. Joe was cast as Charlie after attending an open casting call. Speaking of his casting to Behind the Blinds, Joe said: “When I first heard about the audition, I read the comics and I just saw so much of myself in Charlie and so much of what my school experience was like. I really wanted to be a part of the project because I felt like there are not many shows out there that depict the positives of growing up as a queer person.” [Netflix]

    7. What is Joe Locke’s net worth?

      7. What is Joe Locke’s net worth?

      Seeing as he is a newcomer, there is currently no information about Joe Locke’s net worth. His exact pay-per-episode for Heartstopper is also not known, but it has been reported that Netflix tends to pay TV show actors around $20,000-$30,000 per episode for the first season of a TV show. Expect Joe’s net worth to rise over the years as he lands more roles. [Netflix]

    8. Who is Joe Locke dating? Does he have a partner?

      8. Who is Joe Locke dating? Does he have a partner?

      Thanks to Heartstopper’s adorable romance between fictional couple Charlie and Nick, it’s no surprise that fans are wondering whether Joe is dating anyone himself. Joe has not shared anything about his personal and private life on social media. It is unknown if he is dating anyone right now. [Getty]

    9. Does Joe Locke have a TikTok account?

      9. Does Joe Locke have a TikTok account?

      Yep, Joe Locke does actually have a TikTok account. You can follow Joe at @joelocke03 on the platform. He’s only shared one video so far, featuring his co-stars Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell and Yasmin Finney reacting to the Heartstopper trailer. [via TikTok]

    10. Is Joe Locke on Instagram and Twitter?

      10. Is Joe Locke on Instagram and Twitter?

      Yep, and you can follow him at @joelocke03 on both platforms. On his Instagram, you’ll be able to find loads of photos of him and his Heartstopper co-stars, as well as glamorous red carpet snaps and photoshoots. What more could you want?! [via Instagram]

    11. Joe Locke and Sebastian Croft are best friends in

      11. Joe Locke and Sebastian Croft are best friends in real life

      While Ben Hope is awful to Charlie in Heartstopper, fans will be thrilled to know Joe Locke and Sebastian Croft, the actor who plays Ben, are best friends in real life. The pair are always hanging out together and can often be seen in photos shared on social media. [via Twitter]

    12. Joe Locke opens up about playing a gay character i

      12. Joe Locke opens up about playing a gay character in Heartstopper

      Joe Locke has not spoken publicly about his own sexuality. Joe plays Charlie, who is gay, in Heartstopper and has spoken about the importance of bringing this particularly story – one that radiates queer youth joy – to life. Speaking to Attitude, Joe said: "I think it’s really important to push the idea that no matter who you are, or what you identify as, or your sexuality, you’re allowed happiness.” [Netflix]

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