Game of Thrones is being treated like the golden goose it is by HBO. The Hollywood Reporter claims that the premium cable network is creating a brand-new sequel series focused on the persona of Jon Snow. Kit Harington, who starred in the massively successful fantasy series based on George R.R. Martin’s novels, is set to reprise the part, which he performed for eight seasons.
Because of the follow-up programme, HBO and HBO Max now have at least seven Game of Thrones spinoffs in various stages of development. The first to air will be House of the Dragon, a prequel series with an August 21 release date that details the events leading up to the Targaryen civil war. Other series in development include The Tales of Dunk and Egg from creator Steve Conrad, The Sea Snake from creator Bruno Heller, and Ten Thousand Ships from creator Amanda Segel. While one live-action prequel was denied a series order after a pilot was filmed, three animated programmes are also in development.
Throughout the duration of the series, Jon Snow was a popular favourite. He became one of the legitimate heirs to the Iron Throne when it was revealed in the Season 7 finale that his real name is Aegon Targaryen. However, the season finale featured Jon Snow fleeing Castle Black and continuing on with his wildling friends beyond the Wall.
At the conclusion of the fifth season, Jon Snow was eliminated, but Melisandre, the Red Witch, brought him back to life in the sixth. For several years, Harington’s creativity was essentially locked down by the character he played, who gained popularity over the course of the eight-season run of the show. To keep continuity for GoT, he was even forbidden from cutting his long hair, which he frequently discussed in relation to the physical and emotional challenges of playing the role.
While the show was at its height, he tried expanding out; Harington acted in the disastrous Pompeii film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, voiced a character in How to Train Your Dragon 2, and appeared in the critically panned drama The Life & Death of John F. Donovan directed by Xavier Dolan. However, Harington’s first significant part after Game of Thrones was in the Marvel Cinematic Universe production Eternals. Although the movie was a financial failure and received a dismal critical reception, it undoubtedly opened the door for him to reprise his role as the Black Knight.
Theoretically, Harington’s future may only consist of numerous seasons and Marvel films as Jon Snow. However, that is hardly a cause for complaint. After all, the programme gave him two Emmy nominations and served as Cupid for him and his wife Rose Leslie. In regards to Game of Thrones, one character-focused sequel may lead to several character-focused sequels. There is no reason why HBO couldn’t use streaming in the same way as Marvel and Lucasfilm did.
