Kit Harington, best known for his portrayal of Jon Snow in HBO's "Game of Thrones," has recently expressed a shift in his acting aspirations. After eight seasons as the heroic Jon Snow, Harington finds himself drawn to roles that dive into darker, more complex characters. His experience on the show, while enriching, left him craving the challenge of portraying characters with significant flaws.

In a striking turn from his heroic image, Harington took on the role of Ricky in the film "Blood for Dust." This character is a far cry from Jon Snow;      Ricky is a morally ambiguous, sociopathic arms dealer who traffics in drugs.

Meanwhile, John Bradley, who played Samwell Tarly, Harington's steadfast companion in "Game of Thrones," has hinted at the potential for a Jon Snow spin-off. In a conversation with ComicBook.com, Bradley expressed openness to revisiting the "Game of Thrones" universe, reflecting on the unpredictability of such opportunities.  "The distance between possible and impossible is massive," he mused, leaving the door open for future explorations of their characters' stories.

As Kit Harington continues to evolve his career, stepping away from the noble shadows of Jon Snow, he embraces a path filled with complex, intriguing roles that challenge both his acting abilities and the audience's expectations.