Kit Harington’s portrayal of Jon Snow in Game of Thrones brought him global fame. But he was also quite vocal about his discomfort with the show’s frequent n*dity and sexualization. However, it seems like after a few years of the show’s conclusion, Harington’s approach has evolved. Further, he has embraced the very elements he once criticized in his theater work.
In Slave Play, he has taken on a role that involves full-frontal n*dity and intimate scenes, signaling a shift in his perspective and a willingness to explore challenging craft on stage.
From Game of Thrones to the Stage: Kit Harington’s Evolving Comfort With Intimacy
Game of Thrones is infamous not only for its intricate narratives and expansion fantasy universe but also for its frequent and explicit use of n*dity. From the initial season itself, the show has been as much known for its provocative scenes as for its complex characters. While it might have been needed for the plot, Kit Harington has always been vocal about his discomfort with the same.
In an interview, he reflected on the impact of being cast as a “hunk,” comparing it to the objectification faced by women in the industry. He further expressed his frustration with how physical appeal can overshadow an actor’s craft. Further, that being viewed primarily for his s*x appeal diminishes the artistic value of his work.
But now the actor seems to have changed his mind about these scenes when he took on the role of Jim in Play Slave, an uptight partner to a woman confronting a profound racial identity crisis. The said role is quite demanding, involving both explicit scenes and full-frontal n*dity (via GQ). The play reveals a new facet of his talent and how comfortable he was doing it.
It’s also so raunchy that the theater has resorted to disabling the audiences’ phones to prevent unauthorized recordings. The play features a 10-minute n*de scene featuring Harington. But despite the bold nature of the scene, the actor has handled it with impressive professionalism.
However, in response to the scenes explicit content, the theater had implemented strict guidelines to safeguard against unauthorized recordings. This includes covering the audiences’ phones and cameras with stickers. Further, stern warnings were also issued to protect the actor from any online leaks.
Kit Harington Speaks Out on Game of Thrones’ Rushed Conclusion
Game of Thrones received quite a big fan following upon its release. But the situation was not the same when it concluded in 2019. The show’s final season received major criticism, and now after five years, Kit Harrington has added on that in the same GQ interview.
He added, “I think if there was any fault with the end of Thrones, it was that we were all so f***ing tired, we couldn’t have gone on longer.” He admitted that he and the entire crew of the show were physically and mentally drained, making it impractical to extend the project or produce a more polished finale.
Further, people criticizing the show are valid as “everyone is entitled to their option.” He recognizes that some creative choices made towards the end did not resonate as intended or could have been executed better.
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