A Game of Thrones legend is openly eyeing the Harry Potter universe. With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Maggie Smith defining an iconic legacy, the iconic franchise of magic and wizards could elevate its casting pedigree even further.

In a recent interview with Variety, Game of Thrones star Kit Harington expressed clear enthusiasm for joining the Harry Potter franchise. With HBO developing a live-action television adaptation, the Jon Snow actor was directly asked about appearing in the series.

“I’d take on any of them. I’ll be a background extra, I don’t care. I would love to be in that.” Harington said, framing his interest as genuine eagerness rather than strategic franchise positioning.

Harington’s interest, as shared with Variety, is not theoretical. He officially joined the Harry Potter universe in December, voicing Gilderoy Lockhart in Audible’s full-cast audiobook series.

While he is voicing Gilderoy Lockhart in the audiobook, what character can he don in Potterverse?

Kit Harington’s Ideal Wizarding Role in Harry Potter

Kit Harington remains one of the most persistent fan-favorite casting choices for Sirius Black, particularly for a live-action television adaptation where age and long-form storytelling matter.

Fans consistently point to Harington’s dark, wavy hair and brooding physicality, qualities cemented during his portrayal of Jon Snow. That restrained intensity mirrors a younger Sirius Black, especially the Marauders-era version defined by rebellion, loyalty, and barely contained volatility.

There is also narrative logic in a serialized format. Sirius Black requires an actor capable of sustaining emotional weight across seasons, balancing charm with damage, and conveying long-standing guilt, rage, and affection. Harington’s television background demonstrates precisely that endurance.

Harington himself has addressed the conversation publicly. During an ACE Comic Con question-and-answer session, he named Severus Snape as the most tragic character but stated he did not believe he was right for that role and chose Sirius Black.

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Itti Mahajan