Kit Harington, known for his iconic role as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, recently revealed that the highly anticipated spin-off focused on his character was canceled due to the lack of a worthy story. Despite Game of Thrones becoming one of the most influential series of the last decade, and HBO still being interested in expanding its universe, many projects have been left behind, including the Jon Snow sequel.
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During the promotion of his upcoming projects, Harington shared details about the frustration behind the cancellation of the series. He explained that, unlike prequels such as House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which integrate more naturally into the Game of Thrones universe, the sequels present significant challenges.
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Kit Harington on Jon Snow series cancellation: "We simply didn't find the right story"
"With a sequel, you encounter many problems. Many of the actors have already moved on. So, who are you going to bring back? Are the same people coming back?" commented Harington. This uncertainty about the cast and the direction of the story was one of the main obstacles to the development of the spin-off."
Harington continued explaining that the lack of a solid narrative was ultimately what led to the cancellation of the project. "We simply couldn't find the right story, or something worth doing, that would make me want to come back to it and stay in it. It made less and less sense the more we tried, so we pulled out," confessed the actor. This comment highlights the difficulty of continuing a story that had already reached its climax in the original series.
It is worth remembering that the Jon Snow series is not the only Game of Thrones project that HBO has discarded. Another notable case is the prequel titled The Long Night, which was canceled even after the network invested 30 million dollars in a pilot episode. This project, which promised to explore the ancient history of Westeros, was also abandoned, leaving fans with more questions than answers.
Despite being away from the Game of Thrones universe, Harington remains connected to HBO. In a few days, the actor will return to the screen with the third season of The Industry, an acclaimed drama series created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay. This shows that, although Jon Snow will not return, Harington continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment world.