Olivia Colman on ‘Heartstopper’ Co-Star Equipment Connor Coming Out as Bi

Olivia Colman has “Heartstopper” co-star Equipment Connor’s again.

Eighteen-year-old Connor not too long ago got here out as bisexual after he was relentlessly questioned on social media about his sexuality. Colman, who performs his mom on the Netflix sequence, shared on the L.A. premiere of her buzzy new drama “Empire of Gentle” that she is “so proud” of Connor.

“I’m so happy with him, however I’m not happy with how individuals bullied him,” Colman instructed Selection on Thursday evening. “I believe individuals needs to be allowed to have their very own journey.

“However I’m extremely happy with him as a younger man to cope with all of that and be within the highlight. It’s unfair,” she continued. “However he’s superb. He’s a really lovely human being.”

In Connor’s Twitter publish on Oct. 31, he wrote, “Again for a minute. I’m bi. Congrats for forcing an 18 12 months previous to out himself. I believe a few of you missed the purpose of the present. Bye.”

In “Heartstopper,” Connor performs Nick Nelson, a preferred rugby participant who develops a romantic relationship with Joe Locke’s Charlie Spring.

Alice Oseman, the creator, author and showrunner of “Heartstopper,” replied to Connor’s tweet: “I really don’t perceive how individuals can watch ‘Heartstopper’ after which gleefully spend their time speculating about sexualities and judging based mostly on stereotypes. I hope all these individuals are embarrassed as FUCK. Equipment you might be superb.”

Colman joined “Heartstopper” after beforehand working with its director, Euros Lyn, on “Broadchurch.”

“I mentioned sure earlier than I had learn it and after I learn it, I went, ‘Oh, it’s actually vital,’” Colman mentioned. “If any of my youngsters skilled that, I’d need them to know that the world could be lovely and accepting and loving.”

“Heartstopper” is presently in manufacturing on Season 2.