The Cast Remembers: Kit Harington on Playing Jon Snow | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO)

Harington opens up about which actor was most special to work with, and what he’ll miss most about creating Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones returns for its final season on April 14.

[@chillhands7828]

"My favorite actor to work with was my wife." - Kit Harington.

[@katerh3198]

Otherwise it was divorce

[@RDMacQ]

That is the correct answer.

[@ghostops6859]

@@katerh3198 oh don't be trivial divorce just like that? If she was that shallow he wouldn't have married her

[@Corusame]

until he started sleeping with his aunt 😂

[@MagicalPebble]

​@@ghostops6859 Take heart young one, it be a queer and long forgotten thing that one. Legends tell of a time where things like this were spoken and wrote in almost all avenues, where humankind would parley and commune; they called it... a joke.

[@PolliitoAle]

"We had a great chemistry, I think" well I sure hope so my boi 😂

[@CallsignVega]

Ya pretty easy to have Chemistry with a girl that hot!

[@zoniannitrate2905]

@@CallsignVega theyre married irl.

[@CallsignVega]

@@zoniannitrate2905 Think everyone knows that.

[@zoniannitrate2905]

@@CallsignVega you saying hard to not have chemistry with someone that hot kinda shows you dont understand the reason they have such great chemistry is not because shes attractive but because theyre married.

[@CallsignVega]

@@zoniannitrate2905 What are you seven years old? You have chemistry BEFORE you get married LOL.

[@Dictator-lf8rv]

For me Jon Snow was always the heart of the show.

[@Jack-kn1mr]

I mean that's kind of his point in the show, the one good man in a rotten world and how he changes those around him. Tyrion serves a similar purpose but his upbringing has affected him, he's a good man at heart( as are many of the characters) but to survive he became just as capable of evil as his sister or his brother just ask Symon Silver Tongue.

[@mattyy101]

Jons the main character lmao

[@Sappa9702]

Yep, that fucker made me cry for him twice.

[@ValeriePhillipsXChAOsAnGeL214X]

Same, I really think for me personally Dany has been the heart of the show too with Jon, and the other Starks, Arya, Sansa, Bran, they've been through so much shit through the years I love them all so much

[@samiabbasali399]

For me is also Jon the main character or heart of the show but in reallity they do not have main character.

[@CVNmahdlO]

I miss Jon Snow already...I'm so glad his face was the last shown at the end of the last episode. He was the very heart of GoT

[@dominic1959]

CA Haughton same, I saw Arya on the ship and I thought to myself, it better show Jon snow last 😂😂😂

[@vaskylark]

I miss Robb, the Young Wolf. Still. King in the North!

[@CVNmahdlO]

@@vaskylark His death ruined my life 😄🤦🏽‍♀️ The was a cruel one for the fans

[@vaskylark]

@@CVNmahdlO Yeah, I feel the same way. I actually stopped watching Game of Thrones for over two years after that. I was done with it. Eventually I did come back to it, but I am still not over it.

[@CVNmahdlO]

@@vaskylark I knew it was going to happen because of people putting out spoilers, but even in the knowing, I still wasn't prepared. It was the worst episode of all. It was done well, but was awful. I couldn't watch that episode for a long time. I'd watch reaction videos to it & cry all over again. Best show I've ever seen. I loved it to the very end

[@aemdahak4423]

This message is to all those working behind the curtains : the world won't mention you a big deal , the history won't . But thank you , for giving us such a perfected masterpiece , it really has been a delight .

[@dylandavies2635]

Ahhhh, my sweet boy. Things were simpler when you wrote this.

[@thatsgoodmoney3485]

It was a masterpiece of shit

[@exceble7704]

It is still a masterpiece

[@themagictheatre2965]

The vast majority of the people who worked on the show played no part in ruining it. That was D&D alone. The primarily Irish crew of GoT were one the best crews working in the entire industry worldwide. They were masters of their crafts. The cinematography, the SFX and VFX, the production design. It was all absolutely top notch.

[@AmberTurd420]

Dylan Davies you should have said “ my sweet summer child” lol

[@BlushGush]

It’s amazing Emilia can switch back and forth at 4:03 from serious deep thinking Dany to goofy herself 🤣

[@Strifegar]

Its called "Acting" har har

[@hemmydall]

Yeah, Kit is still pretty much in character there it looks like while she's got a light switch for it.

[@Strifegar]

@@hemmydall Yeah, it really illustrates how there is no "Best" approach to acting, I've seen method actors that are great and then actors like Amelia who are also good who seem to be the opposite of method actors.

[@snezanax]

crazyy

[@Rosannasfriend]

Kit wasn't in character, he sounded different. His tone and his accent changed. Some people just don't have good ears.

[@zawaa1]

Kit Harington was INCREDIBLE in ‘battle of the bastards’.. I absolutely love his acting and he’s gorgeous!!! 😍

[@davidmeladze8993]

Heck I’m a straight male and he is beautiful

[@aryastark575]

For real! That crazed look he gave Ramsey before he started chasing him was like daaaaaang! He looked intent & insanely murderous. He was amazing! He was the best actor on the show imo.

[@fatsleevewithoutstack2211]

Best battle in GoT

[@jeankristen.thestallion.5489]

Both Ramsay and Jon look badass in Battle of Bastards! Jon snow 🌨️ hairs are amazing ❤️

[@protectwhatisours6895]

Battle of The Bastards was terribly written 😂

[@ATLAoftheHill]

I appreciate the level of professional respect he gave his wife as a fellow actor. Could have gone with the "haha of course my wife, but no seriously she is great." Didn't even bring up her being his wife, because when they worked together she wasn't. So it had no bearing on how he liked working with her. Respect.

[@James_Cy]

"It's affecting me much deeper than I thought it would". Wish Kit the best in his recovery. Much like Jon Snow he's honest and true, hope he gets through it.

[@hannab129]

I hope so too.

[@thekingstayking836]

he made a fortune from it I'm sure he will be fine

[@tanuskabanerjee1412]

@@thekingstayking836 I'm pretty sure he was talking about him getting into rehab, right after GoT, not any economical issue. We all know they made fortune but it doesn't mean it didn't affect their mental health. :-)

[@walelu777]

@@thekingstayking836 I mean look at Robin Williams. Even rich people can be unhappy

[@Archangelgamer1997]

“Loads” hahahahaha

[@jannikmichel7646]

how many plot holes does s8 have?

[@fatmanjonestv7143]

I always thought when I saw GOT end, I was like damn “in like 100 years the story of Jon Snow will be LEGENDARY” lol dude did it all. He beat the white walkers, the Lannisters, and death itself. He saved the world multiple times, he was a king, he’s technically a targaeryan lord, dude rides dragons, and everyone loves him. LEGEND

[@rk350z7]

Yeah, he should have been king, he was the chosen one

[@Puschit1]

He also killed his love interest, walked knowingly into traps and thought it was a good idea to fight an enemy that can revive the dead literally on top of the burial grounds of his ancestors.

[@fujohnson8667]

“We can’t beat them in a straight fight” proceeds to send their entire (half apparently) Calvary on a head on charge. Then puts all his army OUTSIDE of the walls of a fortress.

[@jwgoon]

Hail Jon Snow, Bastard of Winterfell, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, King in the North, The Prince that was Promised, rightful heir to the Iron Throne and Savior of Westeros. I will miss him. Dearly

[@Keegeth]

It's not Jon Snow, his birth name is Aegon Targaryen.

[@dvm590]

Knower of nothing, and bastard of boat sex.

[@nevermind5208]

And the one who knows nothing

[@nickforde9858]

Aegon Targaryen, Sixth of his name and protector of the realm.

[@kirisama57]

Alright, who’ll pay GoT $1M to make Season 9? .... *no one? Okay, yep...*

[@AthenaAlysanne]

"Loads". Oh Emilia, the difference between her and Daenerys; they're worlds apart ❤️

[@miscellaneous9506]

4:03 *EMILIA IS PRECIOUS! We must protect her at all costs.*

[@ghostops6859]

Nope we must let her die at all costs

[@mattyy101]

Precious?

[@miscellaneous9506]

Brian Haney Could say the same for you

[@miscellaneous9506]

Brian Haney Nah, wouldn’t want to follow in your footsteps.

[@Dragon-te2ji]

@@ghostops6859 nope.

[@danielpacious2265]

Thank you Kit. In tears after the finale. Thank you for all the years of heroism and great acting. Thank you for bringing Jon Snow to life in the best possible way. Thank you.

[@cellphonekid2]

Emilia: LOADS! God I love her! Just so adorable.

[@jonathanpratama611]

I cant believe this masterpiece is going to an end 😭

[@SenderBudYerGood]

THE most badass under-dog character ever created!

[@arnabsaha9778]

You know a romance is well written when it makes the actors doing it actually fall in love. Great job George ! You brought two people together.

[@gmercado3634]

Dont care who dies I just want my boy Jon to survive. He's a warrior fit to be king.

[@levinam_soap]

g mercado oh yeah, I agree, but I think all comes to the end he will dye, but dye brave

[@gmercado3634]

@@levinam_soap To go through all that and die just would feel anticlimactic. To be destined for the throne and die saving the world is to par for the course for GOT. He needs to live so it feels the realm is in good hands. Who else would there be more than optimistic hope for the future of the realm than Aegon the 6th?

[@keeptheheat888]

@@gmercado3634 Bran.

[@Multiverse_is_real]

@@gmercado3634 Both Aegon(3rd)[Son of Queen Rhaneyra & Daemon ] and Aegon (6th) couldn’t serve the realm as a king... One was brutally killed within few days of wearing the crown and another one was exiled in the north of wall... Both of them were the true king 😥😥😥

[@jascha9415]

Damn after watching I just realized Jon has been through hell. He deserves the Iron Throne!

[@harleyquinn5774]

He never wanted it.

[@leadnitrate2194]

I dun wan it

[@hotheadprime4266]

@@leadnitrate2194 she is muh qween

[@ShinigamiShionZ]

My favourite character in the show man. Ever since episode one. Didn't know why but I just liked him. Kind of reminds me of myself from the start, the awkward black sheep of the family. Gonna miss him

[@firasasiri9136]

people who dont like him are stupid

[@jsvvnt]

you're supposed to like him, with the underdog story and all of that. he is altruistic and always wants to do what is right, it's a tale was old as time.

[@gregmadore6365]

No one could have played that part as good as Kit did

[@Samy.10VE]

My favourite character probably slowly became to love this man, Jon is the heart of the show!

[@colin3674]

This character defined my twenties and redefined large parts of my personality, I’m really going to miss you Jon Snow, you knew more than you knew you knew

[@richardlloyd2589]

Gheorghe Fantastic comment 👍

[@danarsarkawt2694]

Amazing comment!!

[@thehh5118]

He has been apart of nearly all the greatest moments in Game of Thrones history! The last scene between Jon and Ned always gets to me. 😭

[@Darksaviour]

I am gonna miss this show so much. I have been there since the beginning, and man what a journey it’s been. Thank you Kit Harington.

[@chewza2000]

4:03 when they ask u how many unsullied and dothraki do u have

[@eugenesidlow9045]

Adrian Chiesa not funny

[@mailliwVI]

@@eugenesidlow9045 You sound like a lot of fun

[@therunningsloth6915]

@@mailliwVI WELL HE IS I CAN CONFIRM THAT

[@mintistic7972]

LOADS!

[@genesisosuna]

not so many now

[@ThatBranB]

Those eyes are so innocent yet determined. Well done Kit. You have been a true representative of the L+R legacy. Did it all the hard way but that's how us supporters connected to Jon 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👊🏾

[@Jammil2477]

The scene where he’s about to get overran by cavalry during the battle of the bastards was some of the best action camera work I’ve seen. I’d loved for him to know his mum and dad.

[@miahthorpe1355]

to hear kit reflect on his ending with gøt and how it's affecting him makes me realise that he's probably mourning the end of this part of his life and this kind of pinpoints aspects of kit's personal life that have caused him to go to rehabilitation

[@aryastark575]

He actually got major anxiety when he became the center of the show then he had a breakdown when it ended.

[@goldennugget2746]

While watching this I cried. Already. And I am not ashamed. Thank you for this amazing journey, it was/is and will always be special to me and many others!

[@hasinishrak9024]

My man talking to us like he has lived that life. Such a pure actor

[@tylersmithley3280]

Jon Snow(Aegon Targaryen) is my favorite character of all time. What a great story line.

[@aexe1542]

Thank you so much Kit Harington.

[@socks82485]

You truly moved alot of people and that's how you know your one hell of an actor!! Your character and the entire show will whole heartedly be missed !

[@sunnymalik4921]

It wasn't just your whole decade but we were all there with you. I will miss such madness for a show and I promise it will never happen again

[@emiliaclarke5312]

💞💞💞I want to specially appreciate you for being a big fan for your nice comments on my post it means alot to me I want you to send me a direct message via Hangout using my personal email or you can as well indicate below also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangout mail: [e-mail]

[@nicolasarias2666]

Hope he survives the next season, what a great stroyline Jon Snow had!

[@kryoboy1966]

Um......this IS the last season buddy.theres a prequel coming next year set during the long night

[@lordsnow3003]

kryo Boy he's talking about season 8.

[@kryoboy1966]

@@lordsnow3003 i understand now thank u ur grace lol.

[@hnys7976]

Hopefully he lives long and happy and rests in peace

[@d0m574]

But Bran had a better story lol

[@nevermind5208]

After 8x05 Dany how many innocent will you kill in king's landing? Dany: 4:04

[@mollie6400]

Ayax 0017 favourite part

[@masshysteria4907]

Great actor, i hope for his speedy recovery.

[@filmandglory3299]

Kit sounds so different without his Jon Snow accent...i almost didn't recognized him!

[@lewiscarter1229]

goslingsemma da fuck

[@Tinyjoong08]

Who's binge watching all the videos they uploaded !!!😂

[@liamFTW101]

Anna's_ channel this comment makes me sad now. Rip got writing

[@cateyes3813]

What videos they uploaded? Episodes of the shows? Cos I have them. Is there something more? I like these cast interviews

[@zanechi]

When the melody of “The Truth” plays... 😭

[@rmac1scotlandgang379]

That fuckin soundtrack is what I'm gonna miss...that beautiful music brought me to tears countless times

[@randomgamer9782]

From a bastard, to king of the north, great character, the battle of the bastards was the best battle ever, but in the final season I have the feeling we will see a bigger one, can't wait.

[@mavric2467]

He is not a king anymore. He bent the knee.

[@lordsnow3003]

Mavric 24 not if the northmen have anything to say about it!

[@californyaeh]

The role of a Lifetime.. How many actors won't be given a better part to play, or will fade out of memory...! We Remembers the Actors of GoT..!

[@magiclyon5783]

I was like :"I am gonna watch all these videos and not gonna cry" I watched it all and finished with the jon's one in a very symbolic way and that's where i melted in tears ... Thank you Game of thrones for giving us all those emotions and incredible story ! I realize that i am very lucky to have the opportunity to watch the greatest creation ever made on earth.

[@schabnamnasiri9143]

FOREVER GAME OF THRONES⚔️🐺

[@matthiaskluth2645]

Well done Kit! You are my GoT favourite Actor and my King in the North! I wish u the best with yore lovely Rose! Greetings from Germany!

[@issbiss11]

First tv crush I've had since I was 14! 🥰😍🤩💋 Love the character & love the actor!!

[@tiborbakti9155]

I don’t think these cast members will ever have such an amazing and successful role like this. Maybe the bit older actors but the younger ones really have to look out for good opportunities.

[@watch3r1]

"And it's affecting me much deeper than I thought it would". In light of the recent developments with him, I guess he was not joking when he said that. I really hope he is going to be ok.

[@chipsthedog1]

That epic scene where Jon faces the on coming cavalry charge alone? It hurts my heart that it has in all probability actually happened in real life and yet we will never know the brave heroes names.

[@Cards4Cancer]

I can only imagine looking back in years, this was the beginning of a whole new life for him. Getting this role and meeting his wife, how could it not change his world. He could go no where in the world and not be known, all of his private life is gone.

[@rakeshchandan2145]

When u work together fr 9 yrs it kinda become family....

[@Venus-lo8gt]

Really very good actor

[@Branner]

I think Kit and Emilia are extremely underrated because they folded so well into their characters that people believe that's who they are. I don't think the scripts this last season served either one of them that well - but they're brilliant in these roles, no matter what.

[@klayden0048]

Jon Snow is one of my favorite fictional characters of all time and Kit is perfect in the role, wouldn’t want anyone else!

[@KakashiHatake-yc2hs]

3:55 me when someone tries to touch my food XD

[@shanaranjan]

ADKAHDSHDUAHDA SPAT MY JUICE

[@Lenyxx3]

I’m praying for you Kit. I hope you find the peace you truly deserve.

[@emiliaclarke5312]

💞💞💞I want to specially appreciate you for being a big fan for your nice comments on my post it means alot to me I want you to send me a direct message via Hangout using my personal email or you can as well indicate below also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangout mail: [e-mail]

[@LadySophiaVelaryon]

Jon Snow was my favorite character and Kit's portrayal was magnificent.

[@eyosyastebeje9555]

Robb was better I wish he survived

[@playablecharacter3871]

His scene where he's facing down the cavalry charge in BotB was one of my favorites in the series, and I thought it was really well acted too, how he's tensing up and clearly scared but still refusing to back up an inch

[@thehh5118]

Our watch is coming to an end... 😭

[@eyosyastebeje9555]

And now our watch has ended

[@emilyb.8219]

I'm already almost crying at these cast remembers videos, I don't know how I'm going to deal with this season. I don't want to watch it around anybody else because I'll be sobbing through half of it I'm sure

[@oliverrandall8296]

Great actor! Amazing show, Thank you for everything Kit!!!!

[@goldeagle501]

Thanks for all of your hard work Kit.

[@Alice.59]

thank you for invading my subscription page XD

[@1reptile121]

nico nop

[@bondy284]

Thank You Kit. Brilliant performances each season👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@ExpanderDJ]

Thank you Kit, it has been an amazing journey.

[@jasonguevara9510]

This has to be one the best actors ever

[@KishorTwist]

Role of a lifetime.

[@danielamaya112]

He has to be sentimental. His performance in the Jon Snow character and of course the character itself were both legendary. I can truly say I am blessed to have been alive at a time when Game Of Thrones airing

[@doucetjohn6326]

My Fav part in the entire series was when he stood alone up front pulled his sword out to face down the entire horde of horsemen coming into his direction in the battle of the bastards...sent goose bumps all over me...i remember my face feeling soar after from the proud grin i had on my face...i know it sounds foolish...but thats what courage. bravery, independence is all about...standing on your own two feet and facing the odd's...and young Kit Harington did the series proud. I remember feeling the pride.

[@darrencahill3800]

No show will ever give the emotions that game of thrones gives you Jon Snow was and is my favorite and Kit played him brilliantly. I will miss Game of thrones when it is gone but i will look foward to the prequal.

[@TheFlashPod]

The music playing in the background: Truth - Ramin Djawadi. It's part of the season 7 score :)

[@pitmalischilarisa4528]

I love this guy! He’s the best caracter ever! He and Jamie Fraser from Outlander are like the most protective men , loyal to family and would do anything for them and for justice 🥰🥰🥰

[@geminiwolf91]

God damn it I'm gonna miss turning on my TV to watch a new Game of Thrones episode. Seeing those scenes from back in the early days of GoT had me feeling super nostalgic. Cheers to my favorite character Jon Snow AKA Aegon Targaryen, former Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, King of the North, and rightful heir to the throne.

[@madelinegarber7860]

That music from the season 7 finale paired with Kit talking GOT as a family dynamic got me all sorts of emotional. It’s really starting to hit that no matter what happens to these characters we’ve come to love like old friends this will be over forever. No more sitting down on Sunday nights to watch new episodes who will die and who we’ll get to see naked after this season. It makes me sad.

[@Shikhar-zd7od]

That Jon Snow unsheathing the sword, in the battle of bastards, literal chills

[@rammysharma2700]

It's amazing how far these character's have come and how much they have evolved since seoson 1. It's one of those shows tbh only show till now that I'm gonna remember till the day I die. Amazing work by you guys. Thank you GOT writers, director's, Actors and people who work behind the camera (cgi, sounds, effect etc)..... thank you

[@pablomarin1475]

Imagine if Jon Snow was raised as Aegon Targaryen, how different would the show be?

[@reek3654]

*In Emilia Clarke's silly voice* "Loads"

[@janetgriffin7779]

Kit Harrington got to be a part of the greatest battle I’ve ever seen on television. He should be proud. Battle of the Bastards is outstanding.

[@Kravis63]

One of my favorite “hero” characters ever

[@hunbbelmeer6600]

Not many people appreciate it, but Kit Harrington had one of the most physically challenging roles to play. He had to train harder than most, and he had to do action sequences in unforgiving environments. Despite all that, he did such a brilliant job! Even if Game of Thrones is remade 50 years down the road, Kit Harrington will always be the perfect Jon Snow. Thank you, Kit!

[@prashanthmpv8460]

My favorite character Jon Snow and aslo my favorite actor Kit Harington

[@anuragyadav-jc8ym]

That music in the last literally gives me chills❤️❤️👌

[@user-pm7li6be8o]

I wanted Jon to have a happy ending. He was such a beautiful character!

[@christineg.6006]

I've never, ever been so moved by a character, by a Series, as I have with Game of Thrones. This was so different and unique and delicious and BRILLIANT. I miss it SO much. 💞

[@Akash-jz2vf]

The One True King. 👑

[@PinkDaisy57]

Not just for you but for all the viewers It has been an absolute pleasure to watch this epic show ever made . We will also miss this show, nothing can compare to Game of thrones not even the prequels.

[@quanta_reletum6643]

I wanted to see more chemistry between Jon and Danny. Seeing them onscreen together gave me chills, goosebumps.

[@mistermaverick6108]

These videos are so nostalgic.. My heart's just melting.

[@emiliaclarke5312]

💞💞💞I want to specially appreciate you for being a big fan for your nice comments on my post it means alot to me I want you to send me a direct message via Hangout using my personal email or you can as well indicate below also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangout mail: [e-mail]

[@laurakish4707]

And now your watch has ended ❤️ Thank you for bringing Jon Snow to life for us all, Kit.

[@Kaneinja]

I just realized the parallelism between Jon looking over the dead climbing up the wall before Danerys comes and being on top of the actual wall.

[@SparkGuam]

Always weird to see kit with the London accent instead of the northern accent 😂

[@christinadanezi2195]

The son of ice and fire! Thanks for everything you did all these years Kit!

[@Lavolpeengreece]

HE IS THE WHITE WOLF

[@hearttune98]

Another great piece of editing at 2:44 when Kit's "knock knock knock" coincided with Jon's knock on Daenerys' door ... hahaha!

[@Ivbo]

Jon Snow is my favorite ever written hero in any story I’ve ever seen, I have Longclaw hanging on my wall...

[@lisamelroy2855]

This was really good - I can't wait to watch the rest of them!