It is never easy to say goodbye to a story that has defined so much of your life, and yet, as Hero Fiennes-Tiffin reflects on his journey as Hardin Scott in the After series, there is both a sense of sadness and overwhelming gratitude. With the release of After Everything, the final installment of the saga, the curtain has fallen on a chapter that has spanned years, captured millions of hearts, and transformed not only the lives of the fans but also the life of the actor who brought Hardin to the screen. In a heartfelt farewell that doubled as an announcement of the film’s official release, Hero spoke with raw honesty and appreciation, offering fans one last moment of connection as this beloved journey reached its conclusion.
He began with disbelief at how far the story had come. “I can’t believe we are finally here,” he confessed, echoing the sentiment of countless fans who had followed the series from its early days to this grand finale. For him, the reality of closing this chapter was bittersweet. Every story, no matter how beautiful, eventually comes to an end, and for Hero, this was a chance to reflect on the magnitude of the experience. He turned first to gratitude, thanking Anna Todd, the author who created the After universe, whose words on a page became the foundation of a global phenomenon. Without her vision and creativity, there would be no Hardin Scott to embody, no journey to undertake.
His appreciation then extended to Josephine Langford, his partner in bringing the complicated, often stormy relationship between Hardin and Tessa to life. Josephine, he noted, was not just a co-star but a collaborator and a friend, someone whose presence made every scene richer and every challenge easier to face. Their chemistry on screen, beloved by fans around the world, was rooted in the trust and respect they built behind the camera. Hero’s tribute to her reminded everyone that while audiences fell in love with Hardin and Tessa, it was the dedication of the actors themselves that made their love story feel so real.
But Hero’s thanks did not stop there. He acknowledged every single person who had been part of the filmmaking process, both in front of and behind the camera. From directors and screenwriters to costume designers, lighting crews, and production assistants, he recognized that a story of this scale is never carried by one or two individuals alone. It is the collective effort of an entire community of creative minds, all working tirelessly to bring the After saga to the screen, that made the films possible. His gratitude was not performative but deeply sincere, and it underscored the humility of an actor who knows how many people stand behind the final product.
Most importantly, however, Hero turned his message toward the fans. “You truly are the best fans in the world,” he said, and it was a statement backed by years of unwavering support from a global audience that carried the After series to success. Fans attended premieres, trended hashtags, created artwork, wrote stories, and filled social media with their passion for Hardin and Tessa. Their devotion was not a background detail—it was the fuel that kept the series alive and thriving. Hero acknowledged this with heartfelt appreciation, making it clear that without the fans, none of what had unfolded would have been possible.
The emotional weight of his words deepened as he reflected on what the role of Hardin Scott had meant to him personally. Playing Hardin was not just another job; it was a life-changing experience, one that shaped him both as an actor and as a person. The opportunity to live inside this character, to explore his flaws, his darkness, his growth, and his redemption, left an indelible mark on Hero’s life. “This will always be a chapter I will never stop being grateful for,” he said, acknowledging that Hardin had given him more than a role—he had given him memories, lessons, and a connection with millions of people that would endure long after the final credits rolled.
