As Game of Thrones ramped up for its significant return, Kit Harington— our favorite hero, Jon Snow — shared some surprising insights in a conversation with Entertainment Weekly. While fans were all about the epic battles and intense moments, Harington revealed that his favorite scenes were the quiet ones, proving that the small moments leave a lasting impact even in a land filled with dragons and ice zombies.

When Game of Thrones premiered on April 14, Jon Snow and his fierce queen, Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), has arrived at Winterfell, preparing for an epic showdown with the Army of the Dead. But it wasn’t all glitz and glamor behind the scenes; the cast tackled a grueling 10-month filming schedule, dealing with some of the most challenging conditions the show has ever seen.

Harington described season eight as an endurance test. “Every episode is big… it’s more exhausting than ever. It’s relentless,” he shared, noting the significant increase in shooting time. Scenes that once took a day have now stretched into five, with walks and talks evolving from half-day shoots to marathon sessions lasting three or four days.

The challenge of wrapping up a sprawling narrative in just six episodes weighed heavily on Harington. “You have to make a conclusion in six episodes. Not every person is going to be happy with the conclusion of something this big,” he reflected. He predicted that fans may feel the pace hastened if they pick up the series years later, as the nature of the story has changed dramatically from previous seasons.

Harington’s choices were refreshingly honest about his favorite moments as Jon Snow. “I’m very proud of the Battle of the Bastards,” he said, highlighting that long intense period of Jon’s fight amid the chaos. But he also cherished the quieter times, especially the scenes with his wife, Rose Leslie, who played Ygritte.

As Harington moved into life after Game of Thrones, he wanted to embrace new creative freedoms. “The purpose of acting is to gain some recognition and fame. I’m not looking for that anymore,” he admitted. He set out to explore producing and directing while pursuing roles that might not bring widespread attention but provide personal satisfaction. “This gave me freedom.

In a twist, Harington hosted Saturday Night Live, showing off his clean-cut look and playfully spoofing his iconic role. As the world eagerly tuned in to each new episode of game of thronesEntertainment Weekly promised fans in-depth recaps and exclusive interviews with the cast to break down the most shocking moments.

Looking back, Harington’s journey as Jon Snow has been full of unforgettable emotional highs and lows. His reflections remind us that in the realm of Westeros, it’s the small, intimate moments that often leave the most significant mark.

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