Just when After fans thought the rollercoaster was finally over, a surprise is brewing — and it’s all about Hardin Scott. The brooding, emotionally complex character portrayed by Hero Fiennes Tiffin is reportedly making a comeback, and yes, it’s happening after After Everything. Though the fifth film was marketed as the end of the franchise, recent hints and whispers from the creators suggest Hardin’s story might be far from finished. While Tessa may not be the central focus this time, Hardin’s solo evolution appears ready to take center stage.
In After Everything, we witnessed a more self-aware, vulnerable version of Hardin trying to rebuild his life and make peace with his past. But his emotional journey, marked by guilt, longing, and a desire for redemption, left many fans wondering — what’s next? Reports now hint at a potential spinoff or continuation focusing solely on Hardin’s post-Tessa life. This new chapter could explore how he grows beyond heartbreak, rebuilds trust, and confronts demons he thought he’d left behind.
Expect a more mature Hardin — one who isn’t just defined by love, but by purpose. His career as a successful author has only just begun, and the pain that once fueled his writing could now become the very thing that frees him. The project may even delve deeper into his strained family dynamics, unresolved trauma, and the origins of his emotional wounds. Could we see him face off with his father again? Or uncover hidden truths about his past that reshape his identity? The possibilities are endless.
There’s also speculation that this next installment will introduce new characters — including a potential new romantic lead. While fans remain deeply loyal to Hessa, the idea of Hardin learning to love again, in a different way, adds a compelling layer to his arc. It wouldn’t be about replacing Tessa, but about learning how to move forward with scars, not despite them.
The best part? Hero Fiennes Tiffin is expected to return as Hardin. His portrayal has always been raw, magnetic, and quietly powerful. Watching him step into an even more emotionally evolved version of Hardin — older, wiser, but still flawed — could deliver his most resonant performance yet. With a script that dives deeper into grief, healing, and identity, this could be a career-defining moment for him.
Fan theories are already exploding online. Some believe the story will actually be Before, based on Anna Todd’s companion novel, which explores Hardin’s life before he met Tessa. Others suspect a full-blown sequel that follows Hardin navigating adulthood, fame, and the ghosts of his past. There’s even talk of cameos from original characters — including Tessa — to tie the emotional threads together. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the buzz is loud, and the fans are ready.
