For Hero Fiennes Tiffin, the role of Hardin Scott in the After films was more than just a breakout moment—it was a chance to redefine himself as one of the most intriguing young actors of his generation. Born in London in 1997, Hero had already made an impression on audiences when he appeared as young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. With his striking presence and sharp intensity, he was quickly recognized as a performer with enormous potential.
That potential was realized fully in 2019, when After premiered and introduced fans to Hardin Scott, the brooding and complicated love interest opposite Josephine Langford’s Tessa Young. Hero brought depth and vulnerability to a character who might otherwise have been seen as simply troubled. His performance allowed fans to see the broken humanity beneath Hardin’s walls, transforming him into a layered figure that audiences could root for, critique, and ultimately connect with.
Over the course of five films, culminating in After Everything (2023), Hero became the face of a phenomenon. The saga built a passionate global fandom, with viewers captivated not just by Hardin and Tessa’s tumultuous romance, but by Hero’s magnetic screen presence. Beyond the After series, he has expanded his career with roles in films like The Woman King (2022) and Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024), proving that he is capable of moving beyond the YA romance genre into more diverse storytelling.
Despite the fame, Hero has remained grounded, often describing the After films as a formative experience that gave him the discipline and opportunities to explore more ambitious roles. While Hardin Scott may always be the role that introduced him to millions, Hero Fiennes Tiffin is steadily carving out a career that promises longevity, range, and an ability to continually surprise audiences.
