Joe Locke Talks 'Heartstopper' Breakthrough, New Marvel Series | The View

Locke looks back at landing his “Heartstopper” role without an agent and discusses all the hijinks fans can expect from “Agatha All Along.”
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[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

I dodged Heartstopper for a while. Didn’t think a teenage love story would interest me as an older person. Got exposed to episode 1 and was instantly hooked. The entire show is like a warm hug. They go into increasingly serious issues, and season 3 is going to be tackling some brutal mental health stuff, but we all know that in the end everyone will come through for everyone else, and the ending will be happy, and there will moments of such joy along the way. The young ensemble cast is amazing, kudos to them all and the casting director. Now I’m chasing them into other projects because they and Alice Osman and the whole production crew deserve the world and it’s no surprise their talent is transferable. But what I never expected was Joe Locke’s singing voice. Out there on the Isle of Mann is one incredible singer/teacher and Joe stepped off that island straight onto Broadway after Heartstopper with a bravura performance. I’m still gobsmacked over it.

[@jcs1025]

I’m glad you did. As a gay man in my 50s HS had been such a breath of fresh air and a way to heal some early trauma. Surely it’s idealized, but we need more shows that model healthy queer behavior, especially for young people.

[@crimson8k]

@@jcs1025 100% agree with you. I'm nearing 50 myself. I remember when almost everything gay related was depressing to watch. It almost always involved someone dying from aids, drug abuse, or gay bashing. Now we have shows like Heartstopper, Love Victor, etc. It's a breath of fresh air.

[@livmustdie]

I’m so glad older people are enjoying queer media like this

[@emask8s]

Yes i agree it's like a warm hug and i saw Sweeney 3x because of Joe and it was amazing!! He's phenomenal.

[@greathieghts3314]

I keep dogging too I'm going to watch

[@joaopiedade2622]

So excited about Agatha all the way

[@ambivalo82]

Haha. I caught that, too. Don't they have cards with this info in front of them? If so, I guess the card could be wrong.

[@thethirdcrouch]

😂

[@mrchrispierce]

GMA called it Agatha All Around 🤣

[@africansweetheart9590]

​@@mrchrispiercelmfao it's actually fitting cause it does love to change its titles

[@mike-m123]

Everything Everywhere Agatha All At Once

[@Bytherocks]

He’s so lovely. His penguin cookies looked MUCH better lol. What a talent. I love the cast of this show so much. They are all top tier.

[@springform_99]

His penguin cookies looks good 😂

[@joelbuchanan471]

He is just so much fun. He and the rest of the cast have gotten to do wonderful projects outside of HS. Kit, Yasmin, Will and Bash all doing fun new stuff. Good for them!!!

[@springform_99]

Why bring up other people? This is Joe’s moment

[@nananna915]

Very proud of them all! The more successful they all are, the more exposure Heartstopper gets. I wish I had in the show when I was a kid, and am so happy kids these days have wholesome queer representation 🫶🏼

[@sandragonzalez-zh7ol]

Joe genial❤

[@MerenilH]

i will always root a tad more for yaz and joe (especially joe, i just cannot help how much i adore him) because of their upbringing. no childhood acting classes, no financial privileges, lower social income background, esp yaz, joe from that tiny iom far away from london westend where seb and kit debuted as kids. its so great how heartstopper broke into these stereotypically castings of classy child actors with their opening calls.

[@mark99k]

@@springform_99 Joe almost certainly isn't reading these comments.

[@faithhudson4576]

I can't wait for HEARTSTOPPER SEASON 3 IN OCT. this Agatha show looks good too 👍

[@chaoscontrolASH]

Same!! Gotta binge the first 2 seasons again

[@faithhudson4576]

@@chaoscontrolASH DO IT...ITS SO GOOD

[@user-le3bh8lg4r]

he’s such a genuine person & so talented too!! excited for Agatha all Along

[@ventustbb3229]

*Agatha All The Way

[@oliviafrancis-g7y]

@@ventustbb3229that’s not the actual name lol

[@ventustbb3229]

@@oliviafrancis-g7y Yeah I know. It was a joke bc that’s what 1 of them said.

[@ventustbb3229]

@@oliviafrancis-g7y Yes I know. I’m just joking bc 1 of the host accidentally said it wrong.

[@Mirakulus9]

I'm so excited for the Agatha show and can't wait for Joe's character "reveal." Love him in Heartstopper.

[@heather804]

Love Joe Locke, i could sit and watch him and listen to him all day xx

[@Barbsy482]

watching joe talking is my instant serotonin boost❤

[@lashendawest7509]

We love joe locke

[@MerenilH]

mr joe locke worldwide. from the london special screening of agatha to promo in ny, to the premier in la on monday ! such a busy and booked boy !!!

[@tontonjeannot6089]

So he gets to work with Patti Lupone AND Sutton Foster! Cute, talented and Lucky!

[@wolfmare50]

So excited for this show, I committed to Disney again!

[@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0]

Wow! You're amazing!

[@africansweetheart9590]

Joe is so wonderful. One of the recent talents who reminds me of when Hollywood actually hired talented people and not ones with connections . I hope they give him more roles so he can gain more experience in different roles cause he's too good to not become legendary in the industry

[@MerenilH]

yes its one of the reasons i will always root a bit more of joe and yaz. them not being classical childactors like eg sebastian or kit or trained like rhea or will, but beating the odds and being stars like them too... it is good giving chances to everyone and their talents proofs them right.

[@sanne3356]

He is so so sweet!!!!

[@graphiquejack]

the issue with the View doing interviews is we want to hear the guest speak, not the ladies. Please let Joe talk.

[@springform_99]

Happy for Joe and excited for Agatha 💜

[@stevencastaneda1242]

Love him he just has this good vibe and can't wait to see him in the marvel world!!! Good for him he is very talented

[@alexdesouza6405]

not agatha all the way 💀😭

[@kevinlamardb]

I had to go back to make sure I heard it correctly. 😂

[@africansweetheart9590]

Keeping in theme with the show's ever changing titles 😂

[@ashleelynasmr8072]

LOVE HIM SOOO MUCH

[@manikantasrao7868]

Not the "Heart Stop Purrr".

[@peaceisnature]

2:45 Agatha all the way! 😂

[@triffus]

Right? Her job is to read a card.

[@Square-ow7oq]

I was so embarrassed.

[@Liampaul95]

I gasped 😅

[@bcent5758]

Heart stopper was a gorgeous story

[@glossy.bethanyxx]

Im watching wanda vision right now to get ready for joe!!

[@live.laugh.love.olivia]

I love the fact that Charlie Spring hates Marvel movies and Joe is now in a Marvel series

[@sofiavitale9399]

I love Joe I am so excited to hear this interview and can’t wait for heartstopper season three I’m a fanatic, but I don’t care because I love it🩷

[@katmundy5806]

Love Joe He is so talented and amazing. Can’t wait to watch Agatha All Along!!

[@Branner]

The great thing about Joe (and Kit) is that they're both very much themselves. There's no artifice about them--in fact, they seem a little resistant to fame when they're interviewed. That first season of Heartstopper is a brilliant coming-of-age story.

[@joope11]

Joe Locke 🥰😍🤩😍😍

[@stevenshipman650]

He’s such a sweetheart!

[@Lowkeyakari1153]

He’s so cute and precious

[@robyoung9968]

I’ve watched all seasons of Heartstopper. It’s really great.. I’m happy for him.

[@BimRen246]

I saw the Heartstopper cast at London Pride in 2023. The cast is amazing and the show is brilliant. Looking forward to seeing him in Agatha All Along.

[@katecollins2471]

Heart Stop. Purrrr.

[@antonybeney]

I adore Joe Locke and he is brilliant and a great representation for the queer community, heart stopper is the most accurate representation I’ve ever seen and I’m so excited to see Agatha all along! Bring on billy! 👏🏼 🥰

[@Linyenwa]

Our rising star!

[@byronlee1702]

Agatha is great so far! Very excited to see the rest.

[@sheldoncole7276]

Joy Behar look so good being in her eighties 💯

[@theokr89]

I'm a simple person. I see Joe Locke and click.

[@MerenilH]

ME!

[@oliviafrancis-g7y]

Literally me

[@yermm_k]

love him so much

[@Mad_Beefs]

He’s Wiccan/Billy all along

[@kcwade2616]

SHHHH don't spoil it for the muggles.

[@oliviafrancis-g7y]

@@kcwade2616I understood that reference 🫡

[@aceuke8679]

Witty Joe the BEST

[@justineves3588]

Heartstoper is one of the very best tv show ever and he is great in it 😊❤

[@ganesago]

La grudge holder Lupone is great for this role!

[@Hannah3-io5oc]

I love HIM!!!! ❤

[@Chri5t3ll3]

Joe is the best ❤

[@danaterrell3099]

I love this due! Heartstoppers is the best show eva!!!! dana t.

[@ma98-zen00]

My boyyyyy

[@lucasodearaujo]

We need more LGBT+ stories and characters in movies, series, animation and games! 🏳️‍🌈❤️

[@uullllsss4787]

heartstop....PER

[@paulcanaday-elliott9834]

Teleprompter mishap: “…on the hit series, Heartstop… her.” 😂 Guess Joy doesn’t review what she’s going to be talking about before the show?

[@Janeth.Canton.Ventura]

Joe 😍🥰

[@Jonathan22]

Awesome

[@victorloya1022]

He’s so handsome😊

[@airs1234]

The Isle of Man isn’t a part of the UK.

[@da96103]

Doing God's work here. From wikipedia: The Isle of Man or Mann is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. It is recognised as one of the Celtic nations and is the homeland of the Manx people, a Celtic ethnic group. As head of state, Charles III holds the title Lord of Mann and is represented by a Lieutenant Governor. The government of the United Kingdom is responsible for the Isle of Man's military defence and represents it abroad, but the Isle of Man still has a separate international identity. Quite confusing, it is like Isle of Man is almost UK but actually not really.

[@mossyWren]

who else skipped the trailer promo cuz they were too scared of hearing american charlie spring 🙃

[@oliviafrancis-g7y]

I heard the American Charlie spring first because im a marvel fan and then I started watching heartstopper at like 6am the other day. It’s safe to say i finished that show in 14 hours lmao. Definitely prefer British

[@sheldoncole7276]

I Love Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin relationship

[@stevenshirk]

Oh my God Joe Locke appeared on The view one of the most hateful shows on ABC

[@majeric]

His American accent is a bit rough.

[@stevenjump8234]

Joe's character in Agatha is probably the worst kept secret in MCU history!

[@Oscar1edezma]

Hey I'm kind of dense! Tell me who the character is, I don't mind the spoiler jj

[@miguelus.81]

​@@Oscar1edezmaWiccan. Son of the Scarlett Witch.

[@Lowkeyakari1153]

Why do i feel like the red head lady was being lowkey rude

[@adamwolchuk198]

Joe is beautiful 😍

[@Anne_01]

Joe 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@alexandraRatliff]

Love Joe Locke. Wish these ladies would stay out of politics. Their entertainment interviews are good but their political commentary is awful. Wish all their stuff was more like this

[@wonderwoman5528]

His American accent needs work 😂

[@stephenencarnamo]

Charlie hates marvel

[@jtjtjt8390]

If it wojldnt have been for sarah gushing over him this acfually would of been a very ackward interview i dont think this is his or that shows demographic

[@mildhoof]

It happens quite often, the ladies rarely make enough effort to learn about their guests before they come on. It's so disrespectful.

[@geargeeks8955]

Pumping in audience applause!??? Fake applause because the stage setup sucks?

[@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0]

Uhh, not really fitting the role.

[@Mirakulus9]

Been a fan of the character for years and I think he'll do great in the part..

[@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0]

@@Mirakulus9 Good for you.

[@Destiny-ze2gz]

Your opinion doesn’t matter

[@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0]

@Destiny-ze2gz Apparently, it does to you!🤣😂🤣 Oh, and neither does yours, cry baby.

[@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0]

@Destiny-ze2gz Apparently it does to you!😂🤣😂

[@KevinTomitz]

Buddy needs to do push ups

[@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0]

Exactly!

[@Mirakulus9]

Funny thing is, he said Marvel specifically told him not to work out for the role. Guess they wanted him to keep the thin twink look lol.

[@camilareis2883]

he was instructed to stay slim for the role

[@mildhoof]

Why?