Kit Harington’s Devastating Mental Health Update After Game of Thrones Casts Doubt on Jon Snow Spin-off
For actors and actresses, fame often comes with its challenges and risks that can severely affect them. Similar is the case with Game of Thrones star Kit Harington, who has been through a lot since the massive hit series brought in the attention over him.
The English actor has opened up about his mental health issues and challenges while battling alcoholism. His health issues have put the Jon Snow spin-off in jeopardy, leaving the show with no confirmation of hitting on our screens. In a recent podcast, the actor revealed being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2019 while he was in rehab for alcoholism.
Kit Harinton’s Health Concerns Put Jon Snow Spin-Off in Jeopardy
Game of Thrones concluded with a total of eight seasons, and following the last season, there emerged rumors surrounding a spin-off series focusing on Kit Harington‘s character, Jon Snow. It has been claimed that the show will explore Jon’s life after season 8.
However, the actor recently shared upsetting news about his health that would potentially affect his spin-off series as well. The Eternals star appeared on the Hidden 20% podcast and talked about battling with alcoholism while being diagnosed with ADHD.
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As disclosed by the actor himself, the year 2019 was a turning point in Kit Harinton’s life as he had to enter rehab to cope with alcoholism. He stated that fame brought him immense attention and became one of the reasons why his health was severely affected.
The Baby Ruby star’s life “was hinging on this” problem, but he “managed to forge a new life from there” and realized the need to acknowledge his challenges positively. Harington said:
“And I left that pretty quick and said, ‘I’ll try to deal with this by myself,’ which didn’t work after about four years… My head wants to go to every other thing in the room at once.”
Opening up about feeling “restless” and irritated, Kit Harington shared that he decided to shift focus to his family and move forward with the hope that he’ll recover on his own. However, things didn’t turn the way he wanted, and added:
“That is a dangerous rabbit hole to fall down because you find all of the bad stuff that people are saying as well as the nice stuff.”
After Game of Thrones became a hit HBO series, the actor found himself in the spotlight that was both good and bad at the same time. Harington had to seek professional help, and after every setback, he now considers himself “sober” and continues to stay active with his career.
Kit Harington Might Reprise His Role as Jon Snow in The Game of Thrones Spin-Off Series
Another big concern that emerges after Kit Harington’s mental health update surrounds his investment in the spin-off series of Game of Thrones. According to the comments made by HBO’s CEO Casey Bloys, the spin-off didn’t seem to be arriving anytime soon. He spoke with TVLine and said:
“We always have Game of Thrones scripts in development. We greenlit Dunk and Egg in the spring. I wouldn’t say there is anything else in that world that is close to a green light or anything, but we are always working on different scripts and ideas.”
While the CEO did not shed light on Harington’s portrayal, if the spin-off series sees the light of day, it will likely feature the actor as Jon, considering the role’s understanding and depth. Since no confirmation has been shared by the makers, we can only speculate whether the show will explore new conflicts for the Wildlings or new emerging threats to acquire the leadership.
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