Watch: Alias' Michael Vartan Looks Unrecognizable in New Photo 8 Years After Leaving HollywoodKit Connor is making hearts stop with his latest transformation. Indeed, the Heartstopper actor-who plays Nick Nelson in the Netflix teen drama-shocked fans when he looked nearly unrecognizable after growing out his beard and long hair. In a since-deleted Instagram Story photo shared by GQ style director Zak Maoui, Kit showed off his new look while sitting beside his Heartstopper costars Joe Locke and Tobie Donovan.