William Gaoscreen performanceWilliam Gao plays Tao Xu in Heartstopper Forever.
1 linked movie guide in this sequence
FILM POSTER · Heartstopper ForeverHeartstopper Forever (2026)
Tao Xu
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Tao Xu appears in Heartstopper Forever (2026), portrayed by William Gao. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2026 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Tao Xu on screen
One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.
Film guide · 1 film · 2026Main sequence runtime: 1h 50m
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- 01MoviHero score82/100WORTH IT
THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Tao Xu?
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William Gaoscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Tao Xu
William Gao’s performance in Heartstopper Forever is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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Characters connected on screen
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Tao Xu and Charlie Spring both appear in Heartstopper Forever.
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Tao Xu and Nick Nelson both appear in Heartstopper Forever.
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