If you’re someone who can’t get enough adventures in Westeros and think that all the dragons in the world are not enough, you may be disappointed with Kit Harington’s recent statements about the production of the anticipated Game of Thrones spin-off centered on Jon Snow. After portraying the popular character for eight seasons, Harington has confirmed that the project seems to be completely canceled and “put on hold”. However, after hearing what he has to say, this may be the best decision that could be made.
Harington, in an interview with Screen Rant, revealed that, although there was interest in developing the spin-off, the quality of the proposal was not sufficient. He stated that HBO approached him to discuss the possibility of telling the story of Jon Snow after the events of Game of Thrones. However, after a couple of years of deliberation and development, they realized that the script didn’t convince any of those involved in the production.
“I had really never talked about it, because it was in development. I didn’t want it to leak out that it was in development, and I didn’t want the situation where people started theorizing, getting excited about it, or hating the idea, when it might never happen. Because in development, you look at every angle and see if it’s worth it. And currently, it’s not. Currently, it’s off the table, because we couldn’t find the right story to tell that excited us all enough. So we decided to put it aside for the time being. There may be a time in the future when we come back to it, but right now, no. It’s definitely in the drawer.”
The actor made it clear that, although he initially saw potential in the story of a soldier after the war, he ultimately decided it was best not to continue. The emotional burden that Jon Snow’s character carries is significant and could be a hindrance for the actor. The news is not new, as in the past spring Harrington had already hinted that the project might not move forward.
What was the canceled Jon Snow series about?
The proposed spin-off was not just a continuation of the story, but an attempt to revive the essence of Game of Thrones at a time when the series had already made an indelible mark on popular culture. However, the reality is that the end of Game of Thrones left a bittersweet taste for many. Harington was honest in stating that during the last season, the team was exhausted, which influenced the narrative quality. “If there’s any blame with the end of Game of Thrones, it’s that we were all so tired that we couldn’t have gone on for any longer,” he confessed. Therefore, it would be wise not to rush into creating a new story that could fall into the same trap.
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In the current context of George R. R. Martin’s literary universe, there are other productions underway that promise to explore new facets of this fascinating world. House of the Dragon, which has already proven to be a success in its first two seasons, though not becoming a phenomenon comparable to the original series. Additionally, we will soon have the premiere of The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a project that adapts the tale of the adventures of Dunk and Egg, two characters who have already captured the readers’ imagination from the novels.
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