10 things you should know about Kit Connor

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In the entertainment industry, some individuals can captivate audiences and win their hearts. Kit Connor, star of "Heartstopper" on Netflix, is one of them. His outstanding portrayal of Nick Nelson has taken the industry by storm and showcases his talent.

“Heartstopper” is a series about two queer teens navigating school and young love, based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novel and webcomic. The show gained attention for its positive and inclusive representation of LGBTQ+ characters.

Without further ado, here are 10 things about Kit that you should know:

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He was born and raised in England

The 19-year-old actor hailed from Purley, Croydon, which is located in South East London. He was born on March 8, 2004 — a Pisces!

He started acting at eight years old

Kit debuted on television with a minor role in “Chickens,” a British sitcom about three young men avoiding combat in the First World War. Since then, he has consistently made appearances in various series and films. However, he began showing interest in acting at six when his parents sent him to a drama school to help him overcome his shyness around strangers.

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One of his most significant projects is 'Rocketman'

Kit played the role of the teenage version of Elton John in the biopic film “Rocketman,” which starred Taron Egerton as the adult version of the star. He learned to play basic piano and trained his singing for the role. He also performed Elton’s 2001 song “I Want Love” in the movie. 

He has done voice acting

Kit voices the creature Pantalaimon, also known as Pan, in the BBC series “His Dark Materials.” Pantalaimon is the demon of the main character, Lyra Belacqua (Dafne Keen), that can change its form into any animal. The series is adapted from Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” fantasy novels, which feature the story of a girl who wants to liberate herself from a theocratic government.

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He auditioned for the role of Charlie Spring in 'Heartstopper'

Yes, you read that right. Kit, who looks exactly like the comic version of Nick, initially wanted the role of Charlie. Even though he felt that he had no chance, he could not resist auditioning for the part because of the character’s strong writing. His breakthrough role as Nick won him his first Emmy as “Outstanding Lead Performance” the first-ever Children’s and Family Emmy Awards.

He's a bisexual

On Nov. 1, 2022, Kit publicly announced his sexuality on Twitter. He wrote: “Back for a minute. I’m bi. Congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. I think some of you missed the point of the show. Bye.” He was relentlessly questioned on social media regarding his sexuality. Fans speculated that he was queerbaiting when photos of him holding hands with Maia Reficco, his co-star in “A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow,” emerged. 

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He values his privacy

The actor has not revealed much about his personal life, preferring to keep it that way and focus on his career. In a recent interview with Jonathan Anderson, Kit said that he found it disappointing that he experienced people speculating about his sexual orientation. “There are certain things I want to keep private in my life. I’ve also learned that people are always going to have something to say. Even with me coming out, people will still have something to say,” he said.

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He was excited to work with Olivia Colman

Kit was thrilled to have Hollywood star Olivia Colman play his on-screen mother, Sarah Nelson, in the series. According to the actor in an interview with What To Watch, he was in awe of Colman for pretty much the whole time. “She was so warm, and just a wonderful person. It was so easy to act alongside her because she was just so naturally gifted and amazing,” he said. The actress also supported the actor when he came out but condemned how he was bullied and said that “people should be allowed to have their own journey.”

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He is a producer and director

In the short film “Moving,” he took on the roles of producer and director. He co-directed it with filmmaker/actor Max Raphael in 2019. 

He will take the lead in the upcoming horror flick 'One of Us'

The actor is set to star in the mystery-horror film “One of Us.” In the symbolic movie to be released soon, family members pass away one by one at a funeral as the youngest (Kit Connor) looks for the stranger among them. 

Fans can expect to see Kit take on even more varied and complex roles as he continues to develop as an actor and make his mark on the entertainment industry, which will further confirm his status as a promising young star to watch. (Jaff Emielene Conejos/OJT/UST)