Heartstopper: Cast of Love, Victor praises Kit Connor’s stance on sexuality

actors of Love, Victor (2020), Michael Cimino and George Sear showed support and praised the way in which Connor Kitprotagonist of heartstopper (2022), dealt with speculations about their own sexuality on social networks.

after interpreting Nick Nelsona bisexual teenager, in the series Netflix, different theories about the sexuality of Connor started to circulate on the internet. Last month, the actor wrote: “Twitter is so funny, apparently some people know more about my sexuality than I do.”

In an interview with Subway to promote the third season of Love, Victorwhich arrived this Wednesday, the 15th, at the Star+, cimino and sear commented on the statement by Connor. “For all we know, he may still be discovering himself. It’s something that only concerns him, it’s totally up to him to talk about it or not. I guess that’s what it’s all about, whether people want it or not [falar],” said Sear.

cimino agreed with her co-star, stressing the importance of privacy: “Just because someone is in the spotlight doesn’t mean you have to force them out. [do armário] and force him to do anything.”

“No one owes anyone anything in this industry, so if someone is still learning to discover their sexuality, or whatever the case may be, they shouldn’t have to say, ‘Yes! This is who I am.’ It could be something like, ‘Yes, my family, my friends and the people around me know, and that’s all that matters.’” he added.

Kit Connor talks about sexuality

the comments of cimino and sear come a few days after Connor talk about sexuality in a podcast interview Reign With Josh Smith. “We’re still too young to start these speculations about sexuality and maybe pressure us to come out when we’re not ready,” she said.

Connor He added: “For me, I feel perfectly confident and comfortable with my sexuality. But I don’t see the need [de revelar], you know, I’m not a big fan of labels. I don’t feel like I need to label myself, especially publicly.”

actor of heartstopper also described the speculation as “funny.” “It’s 2022. It’s weird to make assumptions about someone’s sexuality just based on hearing their voice or seeing their appearance. I feel like this is a very interesting assumption and a little problematic to make.”