Joe Locke says ‘Heartstopper’ fan once called his grandma: “People need to learn their boundaries”
Heartstopper actor Joe Locke has said a fan once called his grandma following the show’s success.The actor, who plays Charlie Spring in the Netflix series, explained how his family also had to adjust to his newfound fame following the show’s first season in 2022.Speaking to Teen Vogue, Locke recalled that his mother had to make new social media accounts after she was messaged by strangers who tried to pinpoint her location, while his grandma was similarly called by a fan who had tracked down her phone number.“It’s a weird guilt I sometimes feel that, by association, their lives are affected by choices in my life,” Locke said. “It’s a mutual thing, I need to learn my boundaries and people need to learn their boundaries.“Most attention comes from a really good place, and I hope I always appreciate that.”In November, Locke’s co-star Kit Connor, who plays Nick Nelson, came out as bisexual, saying he felt “forced” to do so by fans.In a post on Twitter, Connor wrote: “Back for a minute.