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Our beloved Kit Connor, whom we all adored as the charming Nick Nelson in “Heartstopper,” is back—and this time, he’s trading in his rugby jersey for military fatigues.
In the just-released trailer for A24’s upcoming war drama “Warfare,” Kit steps into a role that’s worlds away from the halls of Truham Grammar School.
Directed by the dynamic duo of Alex Garland (you know him from “Ex Machina” and “Annihilation”) and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, this film promises an unflinching look at the realities of combat.

Our Kit is in stellar company, sharing the screen with a lineup of heartthrobs including Charles Melton, Joseph Quinn, Will Poulter, Noah Centineo, and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, who portrays Mendoza himself.
Talk about a feast for the eyes!
The trailer opens with Kit’s character, exuding that “new guy energy,” checking in on his comrades.
But in a heartbeat, the scene descends into chaos, giving us a taste of the intense narrative that awaits.
For those of us who’ve been following Kit’s journey, this role marks a deliberate shift towards more mature characters.
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As he shared with The Hollywood Reporter, the success of “Heartstopper” opened doors, but it also made him ponder his next move carefully.

“With shows like that and characters like that, I think audiences can find it difficult to separate the character from the actor at times,” he noted.

And let’s not overlook the physical transformation! Kit’s been hitting the gym hard, often alongside British powerlifter Nathaniel Massiah, sculpting a physique that’s both impressive and fitting for his role in “Warfare.”
While some fans jest that Kit remains “adorable even in a war movie trailer,” it’s clear he’s ready to showcase his versatility and depth as an actor.

Drawing parallels to Harry Styles’ foray into film with “Dunkirk,” Kit’s move seems poised to captivate audiences anew—and perhaps introduce a few more of us to the war genre.
So, mark your calendars, loves! “Warfare” is set to storm theaters in 2025, and we can’t wait to rally behind Kit as he embarks on this thrilling new chapter.