Game of Thrones star cast in Harry Potter series: "It's a real dream"

Kit Harington, star of "Game of Thrones", has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's "Harry Potter" series. Harington told a podcast he didn't think twice before agreeing, calling the role "a real dream". He replaces Nicholas Hoult, who left due to scheduling conflicts.

Kit Harington, known for his role as Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones", has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's "Harry Potter" series. Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult, who left the role due to scheduling conflicts. In an interview on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Harington said he didn't hesitate when he received the offer: "For me it was simple: 'Yes, please!'". He described the role as "a real dream" and said he thinks "it's going to be so much fun". Harington said he is "a bit of a nerd about it" and that stepping onto the set will be special for him. He refrained from revealing details about the character's design due to secrecy, but confirmed he is working on it. The filming has a personal advantage for him: it takes place at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, England, allowing him to stay close to his two young children. "I can be a dad, and at the same time go play in a world I love," he said.