The After franchise has built its reputation on fiery romance and raw emotion, but according to its stars, the connection isn’t just limited to the screen. In an exclusive interview, Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin—the duo behind Tessa Young and Hardin Scott—opened up about their off-screen chemistry and gave fans a taste of what to expect in the upcoming third and fourth installments of the series.
Langford and Fiennes Tiffin’s dynamic has always been a cornerstone of the films. Their on-screen portrayal of a relationship defined by love, heartbreak, and reconciliation is fueled, in part, by the rapport they’ve built away from the cameras. “We’ve spent so much time working together that there’s a natural comfort,” Langford shared. “That makes it easier to dive into these intense emotional scenes.”
Fiennes Tiffin echoed her sentiment, adding that their trust in each other as co-stars has grown with every project. “We know the characters so well now, and that familiarity translates into our performances. Off-screen, we get along great, and that helps when we’re asked to portray such extreme emotions.”
As for the future of the saga, the actors confirmed that filming for After We Fell and After Ever Happy—the third and fourth entries in the franchise—wrapped back-to-back. Both stars hinted that the next chapters would delve even deeper into the complexities of Hardin and Tessa’s relationship. “Fans can expect more maturity, but also bigger challenges,” Langford teased. “It’s not just about their love anymore—it’s about how they handle the world around them.”
Fiennes Tiffin added that audiences should prepare for some surprises. “Hardin has a lot of demons to face, and the next films won’t shy away from that. It’s a journey of growth, but also of testing limits.” Their comments reflect the growing ambition behind the series. While the first two films established the couple’s passionate bond, the upcoming sequels promise to explore the impact of family secrets, career opportunities, and personal choices that could either strengthen or shatter their love.
Beyond the storyline, the stars’ off-screen camaraderie has fueled much of the fan enthusiasm. Social media has buzzed with behind-the-scenes glimpses of the cast laughing, rehearsing, and sharing moments that stand in stark contrast to the often turbulent relationship portrayed in the films. For Langford and Fiennes Tiffin, that balance between intensity on set and lightheartedness off set seems to be the secret ingredient keeping the After universe so captivating. With two more films in the pipeline, their chemistry—both real and fictional—will once again be at the heart of a saga that continues to stir conversation worldwide.
