Equipment Harington — whose stoic warrior Snow was final seen banished from Westeros within the “Thrones” finale — is hooked up to star if the spin-off collection goes forward, the Hollywood Reporter and Selection mentioned, citing nameless sources.
HBO declined to remark, and Harington’s representatives didn’t instantly reply to an AFP request for remark.
If the present will get a inexperienced mild, it could be the newest in a quickly increasing tv universe primarily based on George RR Martin’s fantasy novels.
Three live-action prequel collection are already within the works — together with “Home of the Dragon,” which hits screens this August — in addition to three animated prequels.
However the purported Jon Snow collection could be the primary to be set after the occasions of smash hit “Recreation of Thrones,” which bowed out with a deeply divisive ultimate season in 2019.
Whereas a number of main characters died, Snow — who was revealed to be Aegon Targaryen, a possible inheritor to the Iron Throne — left Westeros in exile, headed for the icy and wild North.
His character had already been introduced again from dying after being betrayed earlier within the present’s run.
Information of the doable spin-off drew blended response from followers on-line, with some delighted to see extra of arguably the standout character from “Thrones,” and others questioning the logic of choosing up from the unique present’s disappointing finale.
“Bro simply re-do the final season at this level… We ain’t gonna get mad at you and also you get to make all that cash once more and have an opportunity at a reliable ending,” mentioned one in style publish on Reddit.
Throughout its eight-year run from 2011, “Thrones” was a world phenomenon, scooping a document 59 Emmys with its warring households and fire-breathing dragons, medieval violence and continuous intercourse.
Martin signed a five-year cope with HBO in 2021, reportedly price “mid-eight figures” in {dollars}, to develop exhibits each inside and past the “Thrones” universe…AFP