Heartstopper's Nima Taleghani & Fisayo Akinade on being the cast's 'strict' and 'fun' uncles

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Heartstopper's Nima Taleghani and Fisayo Akinade discuss how they've become the 'strict' and 'fun' uncles to the young cast of the series.
The pair, who play Mr Farouk and Mr Ajayi respectively, also discuss anti-LGBTQ legislation and the real-life teachers who inspired their characters.
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00:00 Intro
00:33 On being-art of Heartstopper
01:18 On the teachers that influenced their roles
02:22 On Heartstopper fans
03:13 On their characters reactions to the Florida "don't say gay" in schools bill
04:56 On their younger cast mates
06:12 On their character's relationships

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@obi-wankenobi5576 11 месяцев назад

Fisayo's speech about the bills was so spot-on. These people don't care about children, they only care about forcing the world into their ignorant beliefs.

@historyboff23 11 месяцев назад

Who doesn’t care?

@BellyJae 11 месяцев назад

You’d be surprised… most republicans can’t stand the thought of us existing at all. They want us eradicated.

@jcs1025 11 месяцев назад

@@historyboff23Those pushing and embracing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws in the US. They don’t care about the kids they are hurting. This is a group that will be bullied more and will have a higher suicide rate than the high rate they already have. It’s despicable what these tight ass bigots are doing to these kids.

@L0zzle 11 месяцев назад

amen

@jcs1025 11 месяцев назад

@@daisythomas5601 I stopped reading after you typed that people have a right to believe whatever they want. You are correct, they do. However, they DO NOT have a right to impose those beliefs on others, or force others to live by those beliefs. I am SICK TO DEATH of people thinking their religious beliefs should be held or followed by all. F*ck all the way off with that nonsense. And no one is talking about children transitioning. Although, I fail to see how politicians know better than parents, medical and mental health professionals (P.S. - they don’t).

@elisevdberg 11 месяцев назад

it was nice to see Heartstopper portraying an adult queer story with first time experiences

@psychoasher6400 11 месяцев назад

I LOVE how heartstopper portrayed basically everything. Gay love, lesbian love, transgender, ally, asexual, mental health, coming out

@rrrrrandre6 11 месяцев назад

Sometimes I watch teen love stories like this and think about what I missed...because I was still closeted to myself and in denial. It's nice to see someone experience this journey in adulthood.

@Holaangiee 11 месяцев назад

When Mr. Ajayi says there’s no age limit on those youthful experiences of discovery it broke me because I never had them as a teen and I feel like I missed out on so much, it was so healing to hear it ❤️‍🩹

@lilybliblablubb5023 11 месяцев назад

I'm not queer but I'm a "late bloomer", meaning I just didn't find that special someone yet (not that I didn't want it, but just didn't happen), and I find that late first time side storyline very appealing, it's not weird, it's not something to be ashamed of, it's just how things played out. Some are lucky to find love early, and some find it later, and if you don't want it at all that's just as fine. I have a friend who went on a blind date at 17 and it was love at first sight, first date she ever had and she hit the jackpot, recently got married to the guy, she's super cute with her husband but what they have and how early they got to have it is exceptional. Not everybody is as lucky

@psychoasher6400 11 месяцев назад

@@lilybliblablubb5023 I haven’t found that “special someone” either and I don’t think I will. This will probably be my last year at college

@naxp42 11 месяцев назад

OMG the way Nima looks at Fisayo when talking about acceptance. 😭

@quietastronaut 11 месяцев назад

The fact that the teachers were my favorite part of this season kind of shows that I've officially moved out of the target audience group for this show lol. I feel kind of old. But also look at them... Actual rays of sunshine.

@timefliesaway999 11 месяцев назад

Same lol and I’m not even old

@carveylover 11 месяцев назад

I have felt that way from the beginning. I'm in my 30s, so definitely not the demo, but I was watching their story unfold and feeling more for their beginning than anyone else's. Side note: I also really loved Isaac's story this season.

@onettaviator5396 11 месяцев назад

I'm almost 20, so I'm old enough to be past most of what Charlie & Nick and the other kids have to deal with. I used to love them when the comics were first coming out and I was 13-14, and I still do! But at the same time, I feel like I'm losing a bit of interest here and there. Now that I'm bigger, I'm liking the teachers a lot more.

@notaseat5934 6 месяцев назад

I’m only 20 aha but even I found more of an impact on myself when those characters kissed rather than the younger ones. Maybe because I don’t feel like I could have that experience until I’m older, since I haven’t yet. So I can’t really relate to the younger characters experience as much aha. But in terms of favourite character I definitely do favour the main characters, however I do completely understand you all preferring the teachers because they are really great characters

@lauracastano3114 6 месяцев назад

Same and I’m 19

@ohwhatever 11 месяцев назад

Can we have Mr Ajayi and Mr Farouk spin off? Or a film? Or at least one special additional episode? I really want to see them more

@rubenhumbertoroquesalas2273 11 месяцев назад

Them and coach Singh as well

@ohwhatever 11 месяцев назад

@@rubenhumbertoroquesalas2273 Oooh, yeah!

@timefliesaway999 11 месяцев назад

@@rubenhumbertoroquesalas2273 yes

@elizabethmakua-travis4009 11 месяцев назад

Yes

@VenusEvan_1885 11 месяцев назад

Exactly we wanna see them have carnal knowledge , they are so good together.

@Eprosis 11 месяцев назад

I wasn't ready for how adorable Nima's laugh was! 💖

@prarthanareal5889 11 месяцев назад

Same!! 😂❤

@melissablz 11 месяцев назад

same omg 😭

@meliichuu 11 месяцев назад

sameeee 😭😭

@fleetwood7538 11 месяцев назад

Plays a tough dude, but the sweetest giggle. 🥰😍

@PokhrajRoy. 11 месяцев назад

I’m so happy that there’s a consensus on Mr. Farouk being so hot.

@PokhrajRoy. 11 месяцев назад

Fisayo as Mr. Ajayi is an icon and he adds such humour and depth to the character.

@Beautifullyaberrant 11 месяцев назад

He’s so cute!!

@paguindignada6392 11 месяцев назад

i love love love him! as a fan of the comics, I can't believe how amazing the casting has been so far! I love all the new things they added to the show and all the adaptations

@Beautifullyaberrant 11 месяцев назад

@@paguindignada6392 I’ll have to read the comic!

@123Iamawesome321 11 месяцев назад

Mr. Farouk has become a favourite character of mine in this season. They need to write more for Nima for Season 3 or as a separate series.

@elizabethmakua-travis4009 11 месяцев назад

Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

@kumaahito3927 11 месяцев назад

The comic has some glimpses into the teachers' life after the Paris trip, so since Alice said that a tv show needs more plot to keep moving compared to the compactness of the kind of comic Heartstopper started like, I have my hopes up regarding their story being told too.

@NT-ys3oh 11 месяцев назад

As someone who lives in Florida and used to be a teacher it’s really sobering to hear this discussion. We are just in survival mode down here. It’s good to know there are folks supporting us. A lot of people want us to just vanish or outcast us so it’s great to hear SUPPORTIVE comments and reminding everyone out there that there’s queer people here in Florida just trying to survive.

@sunflowermyeyes9758 11 месяцев назад

My god Nima is ADORABLE 😂😍 the accent, how he looks at Fisayo, his laugh, the way he talks, I ADORE ❤

@VenusEvan_1885 6 месяцев назад

He is not European

@ArloKnudsenFit 11 месяцев назад

As an adult watching Heartstopper, seeing Fisayo portraying an adult queer story with first time experiences was beautiful! It really showed not all of us had those teenage love experiences. More importantly, it showed it’s never too late to have them! In addition, Fisayo's speech about Florida’s bills is on point. These “people” don't care about children. They only care about forcing the world into their ignorant beliefs. Let’s keep loving one another, being wonderful examples of inclusivity and acceptance, and being kind to ourselves. I LOVE YOU, HEARTSTOPPER!!

@solahola6220 11 месяцев назад

The way Nima looks at Fisayo when he's speaking 🥺😍

@islacate7251 11 месяцев назад

wonderful people telling such a necessary part of queer journeys

@cyrillllll 11 месяцев назад

Whoever casted the show did such a great job, they all are lovely

@tob4b1 11 месяцев назад

Oh God, Fisayo’s speech on acceptance…. Crying

@VenusEvan_1885 11 месяцев назад

But they are not British nor European, one is from south Asia, the other is from Africa.

@nekoneko5777 11 месяцев назад

@@VenusEvan_1885SO?

@Sleepygraveyard 11 месяцев назад

I can't believe these two are not real teachers, their vibe is perfect

@swampmonsta87 11 месяцев назад

I need these two to have more screen time in season 3. Also need the episodes in general to be longer in season 3

@mistyblueeyes4024 11 месяцев назад

Or more episodes per season. Like 10. I thought there was so much to explore within the different storylines in the show. In S1 as well.

@swampmonsta87 8 месяцев назад

@@mistyblueeyes4024 exactly idk who the show runner is and why they think our attention span is like the books but we need and want MORE!

@sarahpowell6617 11 месяцев назад

They seems like such beautiful souls and special people for the younger cast to have looking out for them too

@PokhrajRoy. 11 месяцев назад

These two were so amazing on the show! The chemistry was impeccable 🔥

@ookjay 11 месяцев назад

For me, mr farouk was the true snack of season 2❤

@yannickchauveau10 11 месяцев назад

I don't know why, possibly 'cause i'm a little old, but i have a crush for Mr.Farouk in the serie. And with this Attitude Portrait, i have a crush too for the actor who play Mr Farouk...... But most of all i love the show, and i'm very happy that this young generation of LGBTQIA+ has a show to represent them. When i was a young gay , in the 80's, i didn't have this . They're so lucky to have this show, hope they know it.

@clubkayserrecords 11 месяцев назад

There’s a reason why this interview with Nima and Fisayo is the most viewed out of all the new heartstopper cast members. It’s because we as the Heartstopper audience is growing and identifying with Adults more and more. Nima and Fisayo are two beautiful souls that we love so much and we can’t wait to see what they do next!

@Mntguy-nr9vl 11 месяцев назад

I love Nima, I think those two should get their own spin-off

@sinceslicedbread7422 11 месяцев назад

' I'm long term' - so funny, so heartfelt too.

@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS 11 месяцев назад

I watched it-actually watched the first season-about 30 times. It was a future I could imagine that was far from my past. Like many older viewers, it was a way to work through past trauma and having to live life in a closet. Got to move beyond the sadness of what was and fully into the joy of what could be.

@sinceslicedbread7422 11 месяцев назад

It's never too late.

@person7896 11 месяцев назад

take care

@rodent3006 10 месяцев назад

Mr Farouk is my new favorite character. I knew he was coming from the comic, but Nima’s performance made me laugh so hard and broke my heart.

@frankiemabe3685 11 месяцев назад

Loved the acceptance remarks Fisayo gave, they are SO true... Love them together in the show!❤

@WesleyC5771 11 месяцев назад

These two are so cute together!! I hope we’ll see more development for them in season 3

@Shazzablue2017 11 месяцев назад

I could watch 90 more minutes of these two.

@Miratoboy 11 месяцев назад

I'm so happy that Nima and Fisayo got a big part on the series, and therefore I hope to see more of them in the future

@vhbc 11 месяцев назад

while I loved all the pairs, these two got my biggest reaction when I watched. I really loved that important storyline they had.

@francescoscaglione5182 11 месяцев назад

I bet none of the milions of tv shows released previous to Heartstopper had such a beautiful, brilliant and heartwarming cast like HS has. These two adorable people included, obviously ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

@billt3357 11 месяцев назад

Indeed! HS has given me so much joy when watching it (multiple times)! Now, every LGBTQ+ content movie/series, I find myself needing it to be the same themes & messages as HS. Come on season 3!❤

@jessicakasimir5712 11 месяцев назад

Gosh, how sweet and good are these two and why aren't there more interviews of them?? ❤

@carinaas7053 11 месяцев назад

Fisayo Akinade's Mr. Ajayi reminds me, since season 1, of a beloved english teacher I had in high school. One of the first openly gay people I met in life who was unapologetically himself and managed to be strict and the fun teacher at the same time. And now watching someone who reminds me of him, going about the stupid school bills, makes me love his character and his actor even more ♥ Fisayo Akinade you're one of my favourite people ♥ Daniel would've rolled his eyes and loved this series ♥

@PokhrajRoy. 11 месяцев назад

Of course I want to see the development of Mr. Ajayi and Mr. Farouk’s relationship.

@toffthe 10 месяцев назад

Mr Farouq made the show for me - just a brilliant performance and so believable, but honestly the whole cast was standout. Olivia Coleman- what a trooper ! But very fond of Mr Farouq.

@graphiquejack 11 месяцев назад

This was the one I was waiting for and I wasn’t disappointed. They are both amazing.

@joshuahoward6845 11 месяцев назад

Alice Oseman’s world she has created in her stories is unique in my opinion in that every single queer character in her story could have their own spin-off series and I’d read/watch every bit of it

@victormaxwell777 11 месяцев назад

i was in love with their chemistry just wish that they got more screen time 🥰🥰😆

@DinGrogu16 11 месяцев назад

I love these two. Two of my favourite characters in the show. I've loved Fisayo ever since Banana & Cucumber - 2 amazing shows!

@timefliesaway999 11 месяцев назад

They should get their own movie, or at least let the actors play a bigger role (together) in a different story. They have such amazing chemistry.

@sirius3469 11 месяцев назад

Omg the chemistry between these two!!!

@HermioneDisapprovesOfJKR 11 месяцев назад

So grateful for this show and everyone involved! Such a special and important piece of art 💜💜

@lord-licht 11 месяцев назад

Love them so much. Their characters‘ story made me so mushy inside, as someone in his 30s this was so lovely and important to see.

@caitlinpowell9010 11 месяцев назад

These teachers were a perfect blend of guidance, discipline, and compassion. Kids need these types of teachers again.

@yvankrzeslo6366 11 месяцев назад

looking back at my high school years, i wish we had 2 teachers like that. It would have made my life easier. Heartstopper is a show made in heaven. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@heartstopperdeepdives 11 месяцев назад

Fisayo talking about how we "used to" play season 1 again and again to get the numbers up as I have season 2 currently playing on my other laptop as I watch this 👀(to be fair I have also *actually* watched it an ungodly amount of times already. LOVE what Fisayo said about the bills!!

@leahmoore6820 11 месяцев назад

That whole speech about Florida's idiotic law is how so many of us feel. Thank you.

@h8rsRurmotivaters 11 месяцев назад

Nima's giggle tho :O

@blahblahblahEMILY 11 месяцев назад

mr. farouk was one of my favorites this season. he was hilarious as the "strict uncle"

@josefinarivia 6 месяцев назад

I actually cried when Mr Farouk responded to Ajayi that he missed out on a lot of things since he came out in his late 20s.

@Frainbowarrior 11 месяцев назад

They are absolutly amazing actors and men 😍💖🍂

@Blacharrt 11 месяцев назад

loved their relationship in the show

@wayla9933 11 месяцев назад

Awwwww these two teachers are so adorable.

@coraboraV 11 месяцев назад

I am so grateful for this show and for every single beautiful human being who's in it or behind it

@heartstopperlover8388 11 месяцев назад

I NEED to see more of Mr. Ajayi and Mr. Farouk relationship.

@Heartstopperobsessed 11 месяцев назад

Awww they seem so nice 🥺

@liamnevilleviolist1809 11 месяцев назад

2:26, that laugh! So adorable :)

@PokhrajRoy. 11 месяцев назад

NIMA is too cute ❤

@Riri-xe7uc 11 месяцев назад

they were great this season, I loved their story!

@Pamy19XX 11 месяцев назад

I loved them on this season 🥰 can't wait to see more of their journey

@Jeremy54321 11 месяцев назад

That is probably one of the best explanations I've heard about opposition to the don't say gay stuff in Florida. #truth

@craigharvey-gurr337 11 месяцев назад

Fisayo’s speech about acceptance 😢

@dndndndndn419 11 месяцев назад

Aw, these two give me such serotonin - and Nima’s laugh is so 🥰

@concertmasterp 11 месяцев назад

Fisayo's response to the Florida bills was on point. As a former educator, I agree with him that I would have been fired. Students need mentors not judges in their lives. These bills and other things our politicians are doing have me researching to leave America and find a place I can be me and can help others. It is a difficult way to think. It also makes me quite sad to see the effects of these bills on parents and students. Some families are already leaving their states to find a more accepting environment. No one should have to make that choice.

@katrinajrada 11 месяцев назад

i love that fisayo had his own mr.ajayi 😭❤️

@imacat1530 11 месяцев назад

I remember reading the comic and screaming my heart for the teachers, and now we have these beautiful people playing. I am so happy😭🙈

@judgejudith3180 11 месяцев назад

Yay I’m so happy to see an interview with them! This storyline is one of my favorites from the books and I’m so happy to see these two lovely actors bring them to life!

@angelawilliamson6107 6 месяцев назад

I saw Nima for the first time as Ligniere in Cyrano de Bergerac, which was brilliant. Then I discovered Fisayo was Mercutio in the BBC's Romeo and Juliet, which was outstanding. Those are my two favorite plays, so seeing them together in Heartstopper feels like a birthday present!

@michaelgask 11 месяцев назад

Just love these two. Thanks for this interview, and thank you Fisayo for your speech about the US bills. I'd love to go to the theatre with these teachers. :) I promise I'd be good, Nima.

@Blaizeria 11 месяцев назад

Alice has drawn what she envisioned as they're characters story so maybe we can ship their characters 🤞🏻🤞🏿🫱🏼🫲🏿

@Aryanpisaiah 11 месяцев назад

love Mr. Farouk so much! and Mr. Ajai!

@likeawhippetxTV 11 месяцев назад

💕💕🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈 Love these two!

@Poiterito 11 месяцев назад

I'm obsessed with the teachers, you guys were great ❤❤

@GRHB-qg2ko 11 месяцев назад

This was so sweet in so many ways I love them

@Tomy_Yon 11 месяцев назад

- "Quiet!" - "...Uh, thank you mister Farouk..." 😊🍂❤

@Evil_Vegan 11 месяцев назад

can't stop staring @ Nima 😳

@heyitsmira17 11 месяцев назад

There's something so comfy about them 😊

@susanegley4149 10 месяцев назад

As an American, I'm so sorry. We are objectively awful and feel so terrible this is happening. 😭

@michaelw6222 11 месяцев назад

I'm so glad you did these interviews. This was very heartwarming.

@boybriar 11 месяцев назад

ugh i love these two together so much, i need heartstopper to go on forever!

@huom 11 месяцев назад

They're amazing! Such wonderful people :)

@nele.357 11 месяцев назад

Such amazing people, there are so many people that forever gonna be grateful for their roles and how they treat each other and the people around them!!

@heeragul1132 11 месяцев назад

This is the cutest most beautiful wholesome interview I’ve ever seen

@reinaashley2593 11 месяцев назад

i'm really so glad these teachers' stories are getting told alongside the students!! and i'm so so happy that queer youth today get to have shows like this to grow up with

@dospalmascb 11 месяцев назад

I can understand why people would watch it over and over again, I have watched both seasons 2x and with every episode there's something that i missed the first time around. Having been bullied as child for being different as I didnt speak like my peers having started my education abroad, then i was mercilessly teased for being gay, no that i had ever said i was at that point. What I woud have given to have had a teacher like Mr Ajayi. My mother was somewhat like Darcy's. It took nearly 20 years to have a good relationship after I came out.

@KingRevingtonRebel 11 месяцев назад

Omg they were so important for this season THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU i loved every scene they were in

@branbuckley 11 месяцев назад

omg nima’s laugh is ADORABLE

@adavidalbueno6189 6 месяцев назад

So wonderful hearing more from these actors👏🏼🥰🥰

@thearchive1132 11 месяцев назад

These two were adorable in the show I really hope we get to see more from them next year

@loopyfrog 10 месяцев назад

What a lovely interview - love the wisdom, if only the people that need to hear it the most would listen

@kayleenge 11 месяцев назад

their chemistry is amazing and ohmygod the way Nima always look at Fisayo (its not even side glancesss!!!)

@FountainWeeper 11 месяцев назад

Nima is so soft spoken, he comes across really lovely

@brofuckthis2769 11 месяцев назад

I can't wait to see the relationship between their characters grow in the next season !!.

@gabrielastein13 11 месяцев назад

they seem like such sweet people ! :) it was amazing and felt so warm to see an adult queer relationship like this in the show, i didn't expect and i appreciated it as someone who is in a similar situation