Heartstopper’s Kit Connor responds to viral scene

As a seasoned gamer who’s spent countless hours navigating through virtual worlds and narratives, I can confidently say that Kit Connor’s portrayal of Nick Nelson in Heartstopper is a testament to the power of storytelling in today’s digital age. The emotional depth he brought to his character, particularly in the viral scene with Hayley Atwell, was nothing short of extraordinary.


Heartstopper star Kit Connor has responded to his viral scene with Marvel’s Hayley Atwell.

This month saw the arrival of the third season of the popular Netflix series, bringing back the characters of Nick Nelson (played by Connor) and Charlie Spring (portrayed by Joe Locke), along with their companions from Truham Grammar School.

Additionally, we encountered several fresh personalities during the latest season, such as Nick’s aunt Diane, portrayed by Atwell.

In a heart-touching moment that has sparked widespread attention on the internet, Nick shared with his aunt about Charlie’s struggle with an eating disorder. Overwhelmed, he wept as he confessed his difficulty in providing support for Charlie while keeping it hidden from their friends and Charlie’s parents.

Heartstopper's Kit Connor responds to viral scene

Diane explained to Nick that while he might deeply care for Charlie, it wasn’t his duty to assist him with his eating disorder. She further noted that specialized assistance from experts familiar with eating disorders and their treatments would be more beneficial for Charlie.

Although many people admired his acting in that particular scene, Connor himself maintains that it wasn’t his finest moment on screen, and he was taken aback to discover that it became a viral sensation.

In the same publication, Teen Vogue, he shared that Hayley truly excelled in that particular scene, a challenging one as they only had an hour to capture it and it was by no means brief.

Heartstopper's Kit Connor responds to viral scene

To tell you the truth, I had some concerns about it… Yet, I’m pleased to know that others enjoy it. As I attempted to watch it, I found myself saying, “I’m not particularly skillful in this part.

In a conversation with Digital Spy, Locke earlier talked about Charlie’s mental health challenges and his experience portraying this storyline, expressing it as follows: “It’s unusual to describe it as exciting, given that it’s certainly not something joyful to witness. However, it was an experience nonetheless.

As a performer, there’s nothing quite like bringing a role to life with genuine sincerity and honesty – that’s been my goal all along.

Alice Oseman crafted the narrative in such a way that it overflowed with love and compassion, yet didn’t shy away from the harsh realities, which I believe contributes significantly to its success.

Heartstopper seasons 1-3 are streaming on Netflix.

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