Kit Harington Open to Jon Snow Sequel After Years Away
The Game of Thrones star says he now feels more comfortable with the character after time spent on other roles.
What to know
- Harington spent two years developing a Jon Snow sequel before shelving it, believing the story wasn't strong enough.
- Distance from the role and work on other characters has shifted his perspective; he now feels more comfortable returning to Westeros.
- The door remains open but no project is currently in development—Harington emphasized HBO and Martin shared his commitment to only proceeding with the right story.
The franchise has untapped potential and more stories are worth exploring.
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“I'm always up for more ASOIAF, it's a franchise that I feel has a lot of untapped potential.”
TBroomey · Reddit ↗
It seems like Harington is chasing the height of his career rather than serving the story.
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“It just seems a little sad when an actor who hasn't had a big part in a while comes out and says, 'Hey guys, I'd love to run back the height of my career! HBO has my contact details, just gotta let them know that the fans want it!'”
TBroomey · Reddit ↗
“If we don't find the right thing, let's not do it. It's much better if we don't.”
Kit Harington, Actor · Happy Sad Confused podcast ↗
Kit Harington Actor, Jon SnowHBO Network, project stakeholder
George R.R. Martin Author, creative consultant
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Harington says he's now open to reviving the project
Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Harington revealed that time away from the Jon Snow role and work on other characters has changed his relationship with the part, making him more comfortable with potentially returning to Game of Thrones.
“Now I've gone and done all these other things and now I feel more comfortable with that character and that world again and where it sits in my life.”
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Jon Snow sequel enters development, then shelved — Kit Harington and HBO began developing a Jon Snow sequel, with George R.R. Martin involved. After approximately two years in development, Harington decided the story wasn't strong enough and the project was abandoned.
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- Sep 22
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If you want to take your own advice feel free. If you’re coming here upset and want to whine that someone thinks Harry Potter is a poor book choice for a 39 year old you can do that too I suppose, but it won’t change anything.
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I'm always up for more ASOIAF, it's a franchise that I feel has a lot of untapped potential. It just seems a little sad when an actor who hasn't had a big part in a while comes out and says, "Hey guys, I'd love to run back the height of my career! HBO has my contact details, just gotta let them know that the fans want it!"
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