Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz may be downplaying their new romance as casual, but all signs point to something much deeper brewing between the superstar duo. 

Now, the Daily Mail can reveal that pals close to the burgeoning couple say they are ‘kidding themselves’ if they think it’s just an innocent fling, and exclusive pictures certainly prove they’re very much in synch with one another.

Their latest New York City date on Thursday had onlookers calling it ‘intense,’ with the pair holding hands and wrapping arms around each other during an afternoon outing.

The As It Was singer, 31, and the Batman actress, 36, flaunted matching outfits and magnetic body language — the kind of synchronicity that looks far more serious than a fleeting dalliance.

The spark was just as evident when rumors first ignited in London, where the pair enjoyed a cozy evening, followed by a romantic stroll through Rome in which they linked arms and locked eyes, appearing completely inseparable.

Whispers may call them ‘friends with benefits’, but globe-trotting dates and Thursday’s intimate snaps tell a different story — and insiders say things are moving fast.

Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz may be downplaying their new romance as casual, but all signs point to something much deeper brewing between the superstar couple

Their latest New York City date on Thursday had onlookers calling it intense, with the pair holding hands and wrapping arms around each other during an afternoon outing

‘This is brewing into something more whether they think it is or not,’ the source revealed.

‘They both like each other and friends don’t know who likes each other more but it is turning into something more than just a casual situation.

‘They might not want to think it is, but surprise surprise, it is getting interesting.’

The insider added that Harry and Zoe may be growing more serious as they reach an age where playing casual is no longer appealing.

‘Even with the lack of labels, or labels that aren’t official boyfriend and girlfriend status, they are just kidding themselves, their friends see this could be something special and if they want to make it into that, they should.

‘No reason to play games.’

The couple certainly didn’t look like they were ‘playing games’ when they hit the streets of Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

Harry couldn’t wipe the grin off his face as he slung an arm around Zoe, who looked just as smitten.

The As It Was singer, 31, and the Batman actress, 36, flaunted matching outfits and magnetic body language — the kind of synchronicity that looks far more serious than a fleeting dalliance

‘They both like each other and friends don’t know who likes each other more but it is turning into something more than just a casual situation,’ said the insider

Pals of the couple believe they’re more than a casual fling

Whispers may call them ‘friends with benefits’ , but globe-trotting dates and Thursday’s intimate snaps tell a different story — and insiders say things are moving fast

‘They might not want to think it is, but surprise surprise, it is getting interesting,’ said the source

‘This is brewing into something more whether they think it is or not,’ the source revealed

‘Even with the lack of labels, or labels that aren’t official boyfriend and girlfriend status, they are just kidding themselves, their friends see this could be something special and if they want to make it into that, they should,’ added the source

Longtime fans know Harry and Zoe might be ready for something real, both fresh out of serious high-profile relationships

Earlier that afternoon, the pair had already been spotted hand in hand, before their PDA rolled right into a cozy evening date.

And just last week, the lovebirds were caught arm in arm during a swoony stroll through Italy — the kind of picture-perfect outing that screams couple goals.

But insiders say the romance actually kicked off a week earlier in London.

The duo were seen tucked away at Rita’s Bistro in Soho following the star-studded premiere of Zoe’s new film Caught Stealing, where she walked the carpet with co-stars Matt Smith and Austin Butler — who just so happens to be another name linked to her love life.

Days later, fans in Rome caught the duo strolling arm in arm in a viral video that sent social media into overdrive.

‘Well that was not expected,’ one fan wrote, while another quipped: ‘Harry and Zoe weren’t on my 2025 bingo card.’

Of course, Zoe hasn’t exactly shied away from fueling the rumor mill with her Caught Stealing co-star Butler.

At the film’s premiere, the two shared a flirty red carpet moment as Austin placed a hand on her bare waist while leaning in to chat.

The couple certainly didn’t look like they were ‘playing games’ when they hit the streets of Brooklyn on Wednesday night

Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz were spotted holding hands while out in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, amid claims they are just ‘friends with benefits.’

The spark was just as evident when they strolled through Rome

Zoe and Channing Tatum ended their engagement in October 2024 after three years together, reportedly calling it quits over busy schedules and being at ‘different stages in life’

As for Harry, he famously thought he’d found forever with Olivia Wilde: their relationship, born on the set of Don’t Worry Darling, dominated headlines with steamy red carpet PDA and jet-set getaways

Zoe returned the gesture with a smile and a friendly hand on his arm, her sculpted abs stealing the spotlight.

Just weeks earlier, the pair were spotted getting close at a Paris bar, with a source telling Daily Mail: ‘It’s not quite a fully fledged romance but Austin hasn’t been friend-zoned either.’

Still, longtime fans know Harry and Zoe might be ready for something real, both fresh out of serious high-profile relationships.

Zoe and Channing Tatum ended their engagement in October 2024 after three years together, reportedly calling it quits over busy schedules and being at ‘different stages in life.’

Despite the split, they’ve remained on good terms and will reunite for her upcoming film Alpha Gang.

As for Harry, he famously thought he’d found forever with Olivia Wilde.

Their relationship, born on the set of Don’t Worry Darling, dominated headlines with steamy red carpet PDA and jet-set getaways.

The whirlwind romance lasted nearly two years before fizzling out in 2022, proving even Harry isn’t immune to heartbreak.