7 fun facts about Heartstopper star Kit Connor (that you may not know)

Seriously, we can not get enough of the Heartstopper cast! Each cast member gave an incredible performance in the new teen series, and we can’t help but want to know more about them. Naturally, Kit Connor is one of the first cast members that we’d like to learn more about.

Kit Connor plays the soft-hearted, rugby-loving Nick Nelson in Heartstopper. He meets Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) in secondary school, and instantly they click. However, what starts as a close friendship quickly turns into something much more, and Nick is left questioning his sexuality.

Heartstopper is simply one of the sweetest and most charming series currently streaming. After binge-watching the teen series several times and falling in love with each character, you’ve probably begun researching the cast. If you’re curious about up-and-coming star Kit Connor, you’ve come to the right place.

We’ve shared seven fun facts that you might be surprised to learn about the Heartstopper star right below!

What was Kit Connor’s film debut?

Kit made his film debut in the 2014 British comedy film titled Get Santa. He played Tom Anderson and was around 9 or 10 years old at the time.

Who is Kit Connor dating?

It appears that Kit is single. Many fans were hoping that Kit and Joe were dating, but that’s just not true. They are close friends and co-stars. Kit seems to like to keep his personal life private. You won’t find any clues to who he’s dating on any of his social media accounts.

What was Kit Connor’s TV debut?

He made his onscreen debut in 2013 at 8 years old. He appeared in one episode of the British sitcom Chickens. His character’s name was Clem.

Was Kit Connor in Ready Player One?

Yes! Sadly, his role was minor, but he had a part. He played the role of Reb Kid. In the science fiction film, Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance were also a part of the cast.

What was Kit Connor’s stage debut?

Kit is an all-around entertainer. He made his stage debut in 2016 in the play Welcome Home, Captain Fox! at Donmar Warehouse in London, England. His role was a small boy. He also played the role of Alexander in the play Fanny & Alexander at The Old Vic in 2018.

Who did Kit Connor play in Rocketman?

He played the role of a teenage Reggie Dwight (Elton John) in the biographical musical film. According to Popbuzz, Kit learned how to play the piano and had a vocal coach to help him with the role.

Kit Connor has a director’s credit

You read that right! As reported by IMDb, Kit co-directed a short film titled Moving in 2019 with filmmaker/actor Max Raphael. He also was a co-writer and co-producer of the film.

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