‘Heartstopper’s’ Kit Connor says filming sex scenes took ‘seven hours’

Kit Connor, the 20-year-old star of Netflix’s hit series ‘Heartstopper’, has revealed that filming intimate scenes for the upcoming third season was an extensive process.

In a new interview with The Sunday timesConnor said his close bond with co-star Joe Locke made the process easier and they have worked with the same intimacy coordinator since season one.

“We have taken small steps. Season 1 he would be there to make sure we were comfortable, holding hands. And now we’re doing the sex scenes,” Connor told The Sunday Times. “We made a lot of footage for them. Not much actually made it into the show. But we filmed the sex scenes for about seven hours!”

The actor, who plays Nick Nelson in the coming-of-age drama series, explained that the show has matured along with the cast. “I wouldn’t say we’ve outgrown the show, because the show is growing on its own,” Connor said.

Elsewhere in the interview, Connor discussed his upcoming Broadway debut as Romeo opposite Rachel Zegler’s Juliet, saying he’s focused on performing rather than potential celebrity gatherings.

The actor also opened up about the challenges of fame, including being recognized in public. “Every time I get stopped or realize someone has clocked me, I feel a little naked,” Connor told The Sunday Times. He and Locke have adjusted to their new celebrity status, recognizing that certain activities, such as “walking Oxford Street on a Saturday morning,” are now off-limits because of the attention they attract.

Connor reflected on his experience coming out as bisexual in 2023 after facing pressure on social media. “I don’t really think about it that much, I have to say, and I’m happy about that,” he said. “I’ve talked about it endlessly. I think I’ve said all there ever was to say on that subject. I have moved on and I feel much better for it.”

When addressing social issues, Connor expressed his views on toxic masculinity, describing the concept as “completely foreign” to him. He singled out controversial figure Andrew Tate and stated that people like him are “not worth wasting breath on.” Connor highlighted how “Heartstopper” offers an alternative perspective for young viewers, noting, “Most of the characters — lesbian, gay, transgender, cis, asexual — are just nice, you know?”

Season 3 of ‘Heartstopper’ premieres on Netflix on October 3.