Since its release on Netflix in April, Heartstopper, an adaptation of the webcomic by Alice Oseman, has become a cultural phenomenon. Alongside the praise and accolades the show has received for its uplifting portrayal of LGBTQ+ adolescence has come fame and fandom for its young cast members. While Sebastian Croft’s character, Ben Hope, may be the show’s antagonist, Croft’s honest portrayal has earned him a legion of fans as well as critical praise. Here, Croft discusses Heartstopper, acting, fashion, and what is next for the actor.
L’OFFICIEL: When it comes to projects, what is your favorite genre, and which genre do you prefer to act in?
I love worlds that are eccentric and larger to or even , the more interesting and quirky the world, the better. (I’m also obsessed with Helena Bonham Carter—her personal style, her acting, and the projects she’s chosen to do; I just think she’s amazing.) I wouldn’t say I’ve worked in enough genres to know if I have a preference, but I feel like it would be fun to make a dystopian film.
