Actor Kit Harington Admits He Was Exhausted as Final Game of Thrones Season Approached
Kit Harington Weighs In: The Real Reason Game of Thrones Ended and His Thoughts on Fan Disappointment
Indeed, it's been a five-year journey since the conclusion of Game of Thrones, yet Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow, keeps fielding questions about the HBO sensation. Yeah, you might think he'd fondly reminisce on his time on the show - he met his missus, Rose Leslie, on its set, and well, he had his share of lobbying for a sequel series centered around his character. Alas, that dream project's been canned.
But in a recent conversation with British GQ, Harington reveals an under-the-radar truth - by the end of season eight, he was damn near drained. The publication mentions the odd annoyances his Game of Thrones stardom brought him (keeping those curly locks at a particular length and people screaming "You know nothing!" at him).
Harington puts it straightforward: "The show had to end when it did because we were all so fucking exhausted" (Variety has the deets).
Heck, he's even aware of the fan frustration that's lingered since the final season. "I get that some think it was rushed," he says. "But honestly, I'm not so sure there was an alternative. I mean, have a gander at these pics from the final season - see the strain on my face? I was drenched in sweat, baby! I was one more battle away from collapsing like a stack of flimsy Jenga blocks."
On the topic of the finale, he shared his nuanced take, "Everyone has their opinion, I reckon. I think there might've been a few missteps in terms of the storyline towards the end. But hey, I'm only one man!" The feature also delves into Harington's brief stint in rehab, which coincided with the final season airing (spoiler alert: it wasn't a dream vacation).
While Harington briefly discusses the scrapped Jon Snow spinoff, "Snow," he seems game for letting go, stating, "I gotta draw the line somewhere, mates. Gotta let Jon Snow sleep in peace." Speaking of Shakespearean puns, if Marvel ever gives him a ring a-ding-ding, he's more than happy to don his Eternals costume again, despite its improbability.
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- In a conversation with British GQ, Jon Snow actor Kit Harington agrees that the frustration from fans about the rushed ending of Game of Thrones is understandable, but he isn't sure there was an alternative due to the exhaustion felt by the cast.
- Harington, who recently appeared in the Eternals, admits that he is ready to let go of the scrapped Jon Snow spinoff, "Snow," and move on, even though he would be more than happy to reprise his role if Marvel ever called.
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- Despite the negative opinions about the ending of Game of Thrones, it is unlikely that Kit Harington and Jon Snow will return to the realm of television anytime soon, as they are both ready to face new challenges in the future.
