How old is Charlie Heaton and who is the Stranger Things star dating?
CHARLIE Heaton is now a familiar face to millions thanks to his role in hit show Stranger Things which is back on your screens NOW in its third series.
But who is the boy wonder who has been busted for having cocaine in his luggage and has a secret lovechild with an ex? Here is the lowdown...
Who is Charlie Heaton, how old is he and what is his background?
Charlie Ross Heaton was born on February 6, 1994 and raised in Bridlington East, Yorkshire.
He is a 25-year-old English actor known for playing Jonathan Byers in the Netflix supernatural drama series Stranger Things.
Before hitting finding fame in the hit TV series, he also appeared in Casualty, Vera and DCI Banks.
He will be starring in upcoming movie The New Mutants as Samuel Guthrie/ Cannonball, due to be released in 2020.
It’s also been teased that Brenner is still alive, which would pose a fresh threat for Eleven, who was seen to be taking on her true name Jane and getting adopted by Hopper at the end of season two.
Will’s "exorcism" of The Mind Flayer’s influence on him involved the evil particles being expelled into the real world, so it is possible that the Upside Down could continue to have an influence on Hawkins.
Steve Harrington will also have a bigger role to play in the new season which will thrill fans who loved the development of his friendship with Dustin in particular.
Season three will see Mike and Eleven's romance continue after they kissed at the end of series two and are seen kissing again in new teaser images.
What are the episodes entitled?
- Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy?
- Chapter Two: The Mall Rats
- Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard
- Chapter Four: The Sauna Test
- Chapter Five: The Source
- Chapter Six: The Birthday
- Chapter Seven: The Bite
- Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt
What have critics said about the new season of Stranger Things?
Slash Film's critic Chris Evangelista said the series "moves things forward at a thrilling pace. Stranger Things roars back more exciting and emotional than ever."
While Variety's Caroline Framke said it's better than season two by a long shot and teased: "The list of 'do not reveal' spoilers Netflix sent alongside advance episodes is as long as it is strategic, prohibiting me from so much as hinting at who (or what) the determined citizens of Hawkins, Indiana are up against this time."
She went on: "By the time the final credits roll on season three (plus a post-credits scene you won't want to miss), it's made much more of a case for itself than season two ever did simply by trying to be something different."
Michael Rougeau agreed in his Gamespot review and said: "It's safe to say that Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer have pulled it off: After a lacklustre sophomore slump, Stranger Things is back at the top of its game."
And he put Milly Bobby Brown front and centre, saying her character Eleven is "at the show's emotional core, embodying both vulnerability and power, but the actor shows off more sides of Eleven in season three - including a newly confident side influenced by Max.
"Their scenes together are some of the most fun in all of season three."
When was Charlie Heaton's cocaine bust?
In October 2017 Charlie was busted for having cocaine in his luggage while travelling to the US for the launch of Stranger Things series two.
He was not arrested but sent back to the UK the same night.
US law States that cocaine "for personal use" is not allowed to pass into the country no matter how small the amount.
His future on the Netflix show is in jeopardy now as it's unclear whether he will be permitted to travel to America again.
What is Charlie Heaton's link to Anna Friel?
Charlie and British actress Anna have been linked after The Sun reported how they stunned guests at the 2017 Bafta TV after-party by leaving together hand in hand.
They left the glitzy event at 2.20am, standing by the road with their arms round each other.
Earlier, Charlie was seen launching barefoot Anna into the air at the bash at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
An onlooker said: “Anna and Charlie were all over each other throughout the party.
“They only had eyes for each other and couldn’t keep their hands to themselves.
“Everyone was a little shocked because he’s so much younger, but there was electric chemistry between them.
“They spent two hours with each other, going from the champagne bar to the outdoor area, smoking and chatting, to the dance floor where they were bumping and grinding.
“Anna had taken her shoes off and was in bare feet.
“At one point Charlie hoisted her in the air for a dance move and twirled her around."
Anna played Charlie’s mum in 2015 in the movie drama Urban and the Shed Crew.
Is Charlie Heaton in a relationship with Natalie Dyer?
In May 2017, shortly after his wild night with Anna Friel, The Sun reported Charlie was dating his on-screen Stranger Things love-interest, Natalia Dyer.
The pair were spotted holding hands at an after-party for the MTV Movie and TV Awards, which they left together at 1am.
At the ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium in LA, Natalia and Charlie — who joined their kid co-stars on stage to accept Stranger Things’ gong — were seen whispering to each other while he rested his hand on her knee.
An onlooker said: “Natalie and Charlie started the night trying to play it coy.
“During the awards, Charlie kept giving her little touches which she would quickly move away from.
“But when they got to the after party that all changed.
“Still on a high from their win, they held hands freely and Charlie even gave Natalia a loving pat on the bum while they were talking to pals.”
Natalia and Charlie play will they-won’t they high school lovers Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers in the supernatural Eighties-themed drama.
The pair have faced romance rumours before after they were spotted jetting out of LA together in January.
But they’ve desperately tried to brush off questions about their relationship.
When quizzed about it in March, Natalie said: “Whether people are dating or hanging out, I think that our cast is just cool with each other. We’re all one big family.”
Who is Charlie's ex and do they have a child?
Shortly after it was revealed he'd been blocked from entering the States, it was revealed that Charlie has a secret lovechild with a woman he was once in a rock band with.
Charlie had a son called Archie with Japanese ex-girlfriend Akiko Matsuura in 2014.
They previously performed together in a three-piece band called Comanechi.
Akiko is now in another band called The Big Pink and she is on "amicable" terms with Charlie.