Connor Swindells opens up about his 'challenging' weight loss journey to play imprisoned lieutenant in season two of SAS: Rogue Heroes
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British actor Connor Swindells has spoken about the challenges of filming the second series of SAS Rogue Heroes, which included losing 'a lot of weight'. The drama, from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, 65, will follow rebellious Paddy Mayne (Jack O'Connell) as he takes control of the SAS and attempts to prove that the regiment remains essential to the war after former leader David Stirling (Connor) is captured.
![[The drama, from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, 65, will follow rebellious Paddy Mayne (Jack O'Connell right) as he takes control of the SAS and attempts to prove that the regiment remains essential to the war after former leader David Stirling (Connor centre) is captured]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/27/12/93516323-14229711-image-a-2_1735300824889.jpg)
Connor, 28, said his problem-solving character was 'descending into madness' in his cell, both 'thirsty and malnourished'. The Sex Education star said of the new show, directed by Stephen Woolfenden: 'I lost a lot of weight for this series.'. 'I knew in reading the scripts I was going to have to and that was a big challenge, as it's something I've not done before.'.
![[Connor, 28, said his problem-solving character was 'descending into madness' in his cell, both 'thirsty and malnourished' (pictured 2022)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/27/12/93516407-14229711-image-a-3_1735300903743.jpg)
'I felt like I had to do that in order to get to this place, I had to try and live as much like David as I could.'. British actor Connor Swindells has spoken about the challenges of filming the second series of SAS Rogue Heroes, which included losing 'a lot of weight' (pictured 2022).
![[The Sex Education star said of the new show, directed by Stephen Woolfenden: 'I lost a lot of weight for this series,' (pictured on the second season)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/27/12/93516429-14229711-image-a-4_1735301003875.jpg)
The drama, from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, 65, will follow rebellious Paddy Mayne (Jack O'Connell right) as he takes control of the SAS and attempts to prove that the regiment remains essential to the war after former leader David Stirling (Connor centre) is captured.
![[He added: 'I knew in reading the scripts I was going to have to and that was a big challenge, as it's something I've not done before' (Connor and Sofia Boutella pictured 2022)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/27/12/93516455-14229711-image-a-5_1735301097211.jpg)
