(Los Angeles) A sequel to the hit series Game Of Thrones centered on Jon Snow, the favorite character of a large part of the fans, is in the creation phase by the HBO platform, specialized Hollywood media said on Friday.
Posted at 4:05 p.m.
British actor Kit Harington, who embodied this indestructible character when he was exiled from Westeros at the end of the series, should take over the role of Jon Snow if the project succeeds, specify the HollywoodReporter and varietyciting unnamed sources.
HBO declined to comment and representatives of Kit Harington, contacted by AFP, had not reacted Friday at midday.
Several other series derived from the universe of Game Of Thrones created by novelist George RR Martin are already scheduled.
The first one, House of the Dragonis slated to begin airing in August, and three animated “prequels” are also planned.
But the series dedicated to Jon Snow would be the first to take place after the events that ended the series Game Of Thronescompleted in 2019 on an eighth season which greatly divided fans.
While many of the main characters are dead – a hallmark of the series – Jon Snow learns that he is the potential heir to the Iron Throne reigning over Westeros, a kingdom he finally leaves to go into exile in the icy and hostile lands of the North.
His character had already created a surprise after being resurrected without warning during a previous season.
News of a possible sequel shared with fans on Friday, with some jumping for joy at the prospect of reuniting with one of the most iconic protagonists of Game Of Thronesothers questioning the logic of this decision after a disappointing final episode in their eyes.
Since its launch in 2011, the series aligning noble families who tear each other apart, epic fights, dragons and sex scenes, has been a global success, collecting a total of 59 Emmy Awards, a record.
George RR Martin has still not completed the series of novels from which the series was adapted. He signed a contract last year with HBO – which would reach tens of millions of dollars according to specialized media – to develop series in the universe of Game Of Thrones and in others.