Which character does Anna Maxwell Martin play in Heartstopper Forever?

Anna Maxwell Martin plays Sarah Nelson in *Heartstopper Forever*.

Sarah is Nick Nelson’s mother and one of the most supportive adults in the *Heartstopper* story. The character first appeared in the Netflix series as Nick navigated his sexuality, his relationship with Charlie Spring, and the pressures surrounding his family life.

Olivia Colman originated the role in the first two seasons, including the widely remembered scene in which Nick comes out to Sarah. Martin takes over the part for the feature-length finale after Colman was unavailable. This is a recasting, not a new character: Sarah remains Nick’s mother within the story.

A common mix-up is confusing Sarah Nelson with Jane Spring, Charlie’s mother, or Victoria Spring, Charlie’s sister. Sarah belongs to the Nelson family, while the Spring family is centered on Charlie and Tori.