kit connor updates

stefan van de graaff (director of “one of us”) talks about kit connor in “romeo + juliet”: host: “[kit] played romeo on broadway, but i believe that was after you’d cast it. so you really got him exactly...the shakespearean language in time.” second host: “after doing it, he was like, ‘you know what? i kind of want to do theater now.’” stefan: “i don’t know. well, it was funny because at one point he did message me and he was like, ‘hey, can i show a screener of the film to somebody?’ and he didn’t tell me who he was sharing it with. but then it was a few months later that he was cast in the romeo project. i was like, i wonder if the director was, you know, ‘hey, can you do something in this world?’ and he was like, ‘yeah, i can definitely do something in this world.’ and i don’t know that, so maybe that’s not a fair assessment—” host: “i mean, two plus two is four.” stefan: “yeah, but two plus two is four, a little bit. and he was great. i went and saw him on broadway in new york with rachel zegler, and they were fantastic. the two of them were really, really remarkable on stage, as you might imagine.” 🎥: youtu.be/rq9ndX3u59Q

stefan van de graaff (director of “one of us”) talks about casting kit connor and kit connor’s work in the film: stefan: “kit had been on my list from really early on. and i had mentioned to his talent agent, i said, ‘i’m a little concerned that maybe he’s too young to play the role.’ i had envisioned it maybe five years older, and she just said, ‘he’s the most mature guy you’ll ever meet. any concerns you have about that, just talk with him, and you will not have that fear.’ and that was true. like, one phone call with kit, and it was like, he’s the most well-spoken, respectful, wise person that you’ll ever meet. and for his age, it was just like, ‘okay, this kid really punches above his weight.’ and so we got very fortunate, and he stepped in and was memorizing a very difficult script.” host: “because he had, like, a monologue-heavy dialogue throughout.” stefan: “it’s so dialogue-heavy. it was—i can’t, i don’t quite know how he did it. i certainly couldn’t, but i have a terrible memory. but he would literally—he was memorizing the next day’s pages the day before. and i’m not joking. he would come, and he would not miss a line. i’m not joking. i don’t know how he did it.” host: “not even one line?” stefan: “no. no, literally. and this isn’t to knock anybody. it’s very normal for somebody to, like, you know, flub a line or whatever. he was never lost. he was never like, “wait, what’s the line after that?” not once. he always—he just had it down pat, literally from one night’s worth of study. i mean, he had been obviously reading it many times, but it was truly a feat. and so my respect for him is just immense. i think that any success that he has had prior to that and is having since is completely warranted. he’s truly a remarkable actor.” second host: “this was, like, the first time seeing him in such a lead role where he’s, like, essentially carrying the whole film. so it was quite amazing seeing him in his performance. like, i actually find myself becoming a fan of him now because every time i’ve seen him—anything i’ve seen him in—it was mostly a supporting role. so seeing, like, he’s very capable of, like, carrying such a brilliant performance in this way was quite amazing to see.” 🎥: youtu.be/rq9ndX3u59Q

sienna guillory, who plays kit connor's character's mother in "one of us," via instagram: "played by kit connor, youngest's spoken inner monologue is disarmingly honest, written in prose the language crosses between the conscious and unconscious mind; it feels like we are inside an intricate and ludicrously dark dream. every member of the cast is fascinating, i hung on every look and every word. stefan's direction is superb, the pace is thrilling and his excellent avoidance of sentimentality and melodrama just bring us closer. beautiful! 'one of us' director stefan van de graaff has created a wildly rare and beautiful film. love love love this film and everyone in it. an immense privilege to work with such a wonderful cast and crew." 🔗: instagram.com/p/DWLUdg6jEuj/

kit connor and douglas henshall in "one of us"

according to alice oseman, post-production has been completed on "heartstopper forever": "all creative work on the film is complete, with the exception of quality checks and dubbing in other languages. the film exists!!! [...] it won’t be too long before we have things to share with you… not long at all… " 🔗: instagram.com/p/DWHM-PyjJMo/

the world premiere screening of "one of us" (starring kit connor) has sold out you can join the waitlist here: manchesterfilmfestival.app/eventdetails?i…

kit connor with sienna guillory, madison stock, callum woodhouse, beccy henderson, and charlotte hope in "one of us"

kit connor in "one of us"

stefan van de graaff talks about casting kit connor in "one of us": "fortunately for us, a lot of stars aligned. but we were able to get kit to sign on, and obviously he's just such a brilliant actor and he's done so much incredible work since filming too, which has been really great for us and it's not lost on me that, in many respects, i just get to ride on his coattails just a little bit. so shout out to him for letting me do that." 🎥: youtu.be/arr3NPC7lQQ

first look at the programme for @mcrfilmfestival, where "one of us" starring kit connor will be premiering you can get tickets here (10 tickets left): manchesterfilmfestival.app/eventdetails?i… please note that kit will not be attending per director stefan van der graff due to filming commitments for another project

Happy birthday Kit Connor! 2025 winner for ROMEO + JULIET @RomeoJulietNYC

happy birthday kit!

jeff hermann, producer of "the wild robot" via instagram: "happy birthday kit connor! a tremendous force of acting and genuine charm, kit is at the forefront of his generation of actors. he has the strength and confidence of an old soul which combined with his vulnerability and sincerity, enables him to make his characters both relatable and aspirational. and he is hands down one of the nicest guys. my favorite kit connor roles: nick nelson - heartstopper brightbill - the wild robot romeo - romeo & juliet (broadway) young reggie/elton - rocketman tommy - warfare" 🔗: instagram.com/p/DVoL-zwFCqo/

Sending all of my love to Kit Connor on his birthday today ♥️

happy birthday to this little ginger goose! may all your days be full of love and joy ❤️ #kitconnor #fanart

happy 22nd birthday to kit connor!

joe locke, kit connor, and tobie donovan via zak maoui on insta story

first details of the upcoming "the wild robot" sequel, "the wild robot escapes": in peter brown's "the wild robot escapes," the second book in brown's trilogy, roz and her bird-son brightbill try to escape a dairy farm and return to their island. troy quane, one of the directors behind the oscar-nominated "nimona," will take over directing duties from chris sanders. heidi jo gilbert, who worked as head of story on the first film, will serve as co-director. producer jeff hermann will return, and sanders will write the screenplay for the new installment. 🔗: thewrap.com/creative-conte…

kit connor posts the trailer for "beef" season 2 (starring charles melton and cailee spaeny) to his insta story

kit connor via insta story: "!!!"