Fans have been treated to their first glimpse of Kit Connor in the debut trailer for the highly anticipated war film Warfare.
Known for his portrayal of Nick Nelson, the sensitive, bisexual rugby player in Netflix’s beloved queer teen series Heartstopper, the 20-year-old actor takes on a starkly different role in this gritty war drama.
Warfare, written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, delves into the 2006 US invasion of Iraq. Drawing from his personal experiences as an Iraq war veteran, Mendoza has crafted a story that promises an intense and realistic portrayal of modern combat.
The trailer introduces a tense scene featuring Connor alongside Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 actor Will Poulter. In one sequence, the soldiers anxiously monitor potential threats. “We might have guys starting to move on our position,” one says, while another warns, “We’re getting a build-up of activity here too. I definitely see weapons at this point.”
Chaos erupts as gunfire breaks out, bombs detonate, and Quinn’s character is gravely injured. Amid the panic, a soldier calls for a medical evacuation but then desperately questions: “Who’s severely wounded?” The escalating tension is palpable as the soldiers regroup and push forward with their mission.
Connor’s role in Warfare significantly departs from his previous work, showcasing his range as an actor in this intense, action-packed film.
Joining the trio of stars are Charles Melton, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Reservation Dogs), Cosmo Jarvis (Shōgun), Finn Bennett (True Detective: Night Country), Taylor John Smith, and Noah Centineo.
The film’s official synopsis teases a gripping, immersive experience:
“Warfare embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs in the home of an Iraqi family, overwatching the movement of US forces through insurgent territory. A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told like never before: in real-time and based on the memory of the people who lived it.”
