Game of Thrones alum Emilia Clarke recently revealed the existence of a Jon Snow sequel series starring Kit Harington, and that it is indeed happening.
By Justina Terhember
News of a ‘Game of Thrones’ sequel series centered on Jon Snow emerged but thus far has not been officially confirmed by HBO Max or any of its representatives. Audiences may be able to rest assured that the reports are accurate, thanks to series alum Emilia Clarke. In an interview with the BBC, Clarke, who remains friends with Jon Snow actor Kit Harington, was asked about the reports and she responded, “He has told me about it. And I know it exists. It’s happening.”
The series was reported to be in development at HBO, with Harington attached to the star. Clarke, however, revealed he is more involved in the upcoming project than he had been in ‘Game of Thrones’. “It’s been created by Kit as far as I can understand, so he’s in it from the ground up. So what you will be watching, hopefully, if it happens, is certified by Kit Harington.”
As mentioned, HBO has not officially confirmed the series, but it did acknowledge the news on social media, offering only a small response involving an image of Harington as Jon Snow from the first season of Game of Thrones, and the caption, “I know nothing.”
In the controversial final season of Game of Thrones, Jon Snow, previously revealed to be Aegon Targaryen, assassinated Daenerys and witnessed the destruction of the Iron Throne. Following the end of Daenerys’ conquest, the disappearance of Drogon, and the annihilation of the Night King and his White Walkers, Jon Snow was exiled from the remaining Six Kingdoms and headed North beyond the Wall, along with the Free Folk, as the new King in the North.
The Game of Thrones fanbase was vocal about its displeasure, criticizing the series for how far its characters had deviated from those depicted in both George R.R. Martin’s novels and earlier seasons of the show, as well as the unsatisfying conclusions to certain subplots, including that of Jon Snow.