Kit Harington He is best known for his iconic role as Jon Snow in the series “Game of Thrones”, where he captivated the audience throughout the eight seasons of the show. The 38-year-old British actor became a global star thanks to his portrayal of the evil and conflicted character at the heart of the fantasy epic. Since then, he has been involved in major film projects, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s ‘Eternals’. Now, the actor opens up about a deep personal battle he faced during one of the most significant moments of his career.According to Variety , Kit Harington recently had a conversation with his former co-star Peter Dinklage for the publication’s Actors on Actors series, where he reveals he’s entering rehab when the hit’s eighth and final season begins airing in 2019.
Kit Harington sought treatment in the final season of “Game of Thrones.”
“The first thing I did while the show was airing was go to rehab,” Kit says during the interview. “That was my first destination. It was a very strange experience, Peter. Like, I decided to go to rehab when the first episode was airing. And I was there for six weeks, isolated, without a phone.”Kit explains that she is seeking treatment because she feels she needs to make big changes in her life. “I had to get sober,” he says. “I had to get my head straight.”
Kit Harington prioritizes his health over press duties
The actress cautioned that entering rehab means stepping away from the show’s recent press tour, despite feeling pressure to remain in the spotlight during a pivotal moment in the series. “Honestly, there was a big pull to not go to rehab: ‘Well, wait a minute, there’s a lot of press to be done, you’ve got to be front and center,'” he continues.However, Kit makes the difficult decision to prioritize her own well-being. “And it was a good decision, ‘You know what? I’m actually checking. I can’t do this.'”
Kit Harington takes the actor time to recover
After a stint in rehab, the ‘Eternals’ star took about a year off from acting before finally returning to work. Looking back, he reflects on how the break gave him time to reassess his life and career after spending nearly a decade playing Jon Snow.
