Kit Connor eyed for lead role in Alex Garland’s Elden Ring movie adaptation

Director Alex Garland may cast Kit Connor in the Elden Ring film, based on the award-winning video game.

British actor Kit Connor may soon reunite with director Alex Garland for a major role in the live-action film adaptation of Elden Ring, the acclaimed video game franchise from FromSoftware. According to Variety, Garland is eyeing Connor—his star from A24’s Warfare—for a lead role in the upcoming film, although no formal offer has been made yet.

Garland was recently confirmed to write and direct the adaptation, which is being produced by A24 in partnership with Bandai Namco. The story, drawn from the mythos co-created by George R. R. Martin—renowned for A Song of Ice and Fire, the basis for HBO’s Game of Thrones—will bring the game’s dark fantasy world to the big screen. Producers include Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Vince Gerardis, and Martin himself.

Released in 2022, Elden Ring became a global phenomenon, shipping over 30 million units. It earned multiple Game Awards, including Game of the Year. A new spinoff, Elden Ring: Nightreign, is set for release on May 30, followed by Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.

Connor rose to international fame as Nick Nelson in Netflix’s Heartstopper, which will conclude with a movie this summer. He recently starred in Warfare, co-directed by Garland and Ray Mendoza, based on real military experiences. Speaking about Garland, Connor told Variety earlier this year, “Working with Alex is creatively fulfilling—he brings out your best.”

While casting remains unofficial, speculation has already sparked buzz among fans online, many praising the possible casting as a “perfect fit” for the game’s tone and lore. Industry watchers are now keenly watching for confirmation in the coming weeks.