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Q: What is Kit Harington doing now that “Game of Thrones” is over? I also thought he was hilarious in the Andy Samberg film where he played a tennis pro. Will he do any more comedies like that? – E.E.
A: Back in 2018, when asked if he would want to continue playing the character of Jon Snow after 10 years on “Game of Thrones,” Kit Harington answered, “Not on your life.” Apparently, since then, he’s had some time to reflect and approached “Thrones” creator George R.R. Martin with an idea for a sequel, and “Snow” was born.
Kit Harington “Game of Thrones” (Depositphotos)
Whenever it comes to fruition, “Snow” (the working title) is sure to be a hit. The “Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” premiered on HBO in August and has averaged 29 million viewers per episode. According to EW.com, other spin-offs awaiting the green light include “‘Ten Thousand Ships,’ about Princess Nymeria of the Rhoynar, and ‘The Sea Snake,’ about a young Corlys Velaryon,” among others.
I don’t see any comedy films or shows in his list of upcoming projects, but one standout is “Mary’s Monster,” which is about author Mary Shelley and the writing behind her masterpiece “Frankenstein.” Harington will play the monster.
Q: Did they ever decide who the next James Bond will be, since Daniel Craig’s portrayal has concluded? The last I heard, Idris Elba was a possibility. – F.T.
A: According to an article on TimeOut.com, “No Time to Die” producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson said it will be another two years before filming could even begin on another Bond film. This rules out 50-year-old Idris Elba (“Beast”), because they’re looking for an actor who will inhabit the role for the next decade. Even Elba has taken himself out of the running, according to what he told the Wall Street Journal in an interview earlier this year: “I look forward to whoever gets it. When I look in the mirror, I don’t see James Bond.”
Other actors rumored to be the next pick include Tom Hardy (“Venom”), Regé-Jean Page (“Bridgerton”) and Henry Golding (“Crazy Rich Asians”). However, the latest buzz surrounds 32-year-old British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson (“Bullet Train”). He first made headlines for romancing his future wife, director Sam Taylor-Wood, who is 23 years his senior.
The couple eventually wed and have two children together, and Taylor-Johnson has gone on to establish an impressive acting career beyond gossip headlines.
Q: Is the new “Perry Mason” series returning to HBO anytime soon? I really enjoyed it. Matthew Rhys is always fabulous. – L.B.
A: It’s been two and a half years since season one of “Perry Mason” concluded, leaving fans wondering if it had been canceled. Matthew Rhys, who plays the title character, will once again don his fedora beginning March 6 on HBO and HBO Max.
A new mystery is centered around the murder of a “scion of a powerful oil family.” Rhys gained a large following with his Emmy-winning role, Philip Jennings, on “The Americans” from 2013 to 2018. He was also recognized with a Best Actor Emmy nomination during his first season of “Perry Mason.”
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