Kit Harington Wants to Play GTA 6 After Seeing Ads

Kit Harington, best known for playing Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, said he wants to play GTA 6. His interest developed after he saw some of the game's advertising. The comment stands out because Harington does not consider himself a frequent gamer.

The subject came up during an interview conducted by Josh Horowitz. When asked about his experience with Grand Theft Auto, Harington said he wants to try GTA 6. He did not confirm, however, whether he has decided to buy or actually play the game.

Harington also said he admires videos that recreate GTA-style situations and tropes in real life. The source does not identify specific examples or explain which elements interest him most. Even so, the comment shows that his exposure to the series extends beyond a single advertisement.

Harington's personal experience with games is relatively limited, according to the actor himself. He recalled playing some Tekken, Mario Kart, Diddy Kong Racing, and, more recently, Hogwarts Legacy. While discussing Silent Hill: Revelation, a movie he worked on, he also said he did not have much experience with the Silent Hill games.

Despite not playing frequently, Harington has already worked directly on video game projects. He portrayed the main antagonist in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and voiced Jon Snow in Telltale's Game of Thrones game. His recent time with Hogwarts Legacy came ahead of his next role as Gildroy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter television series.

The actor's interest offers another sign of the cultural reach GTA 6 has achieved before release. IGN argues that the “GTA 6 effect” is beginning to attract even people who do not usually follow games. In Harington's case, the advertising was enough to turn curiosity into a stated desire to play.

That reach can also be seen in the promotional investments cited by IGN. According to the outlet, Rockstar spent nearly $1 million on a “Welcome to Vice City” sign in Miami and assembled a large group of musicians to create an original soundtrack. Basketball player Steven Adams also joked that the league's performance could decline when GTA 6 launches in November.

For prospective players, Harington's statement does not change the price, platforms, release date, or access conditions. Its main significance is the indication that GTA 6 is already reaching audiences that normally sit outside gaming conversations. It is a small but direct example of the campaign extending beyond the established fan community.

It remains unclear whether Harington will actually play GTA 6, when he might do so, or which platform he would choose. There is also no indication that the actor is involved with the game. IGN published his comments and the context surrounding the conversation.