Bradley Open to Samwell Tarly Return in Snow Spinoff
Game of Thrones actor John Bradley says he would consider reprising Samwell Tarly in a Jon Snow spinoff that remains in development.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Science Fiction
Actor John Bradley said he would consider reprising his Game of Thrones role as Samwell Tarly in a Jon Snow spinoff. Kit Harington has confirmed the project is not officially dead, and it has been tentatively in development since 2022.
Why it matters
A returning cast member could strengthen interest in a spinoff that has not yet been officially greenlit. Bradley's conditions suggest any return would depend on a script that gives the character a worthwhile arc.
The Jon Snow spinoff has been tentatively in development since 2022, roughly three years after Game of Thrones concluded. The project has no confirmed release date or official production status.
The players
John Bradley
Actor who has been part of the Game of Thrones cast since season 1 and played Samwell Tarly.
Kit Harington
Actor who played Jon Snow in Game of Thrones and has confirmed the spinoff is not officially dead.
The details
Bradley said he would need a script and a treatment of the character that makes the role worth playing. He added that a return would require revisiting Samwell at a different point in his life, with changes in voice and mannerisms.
Timeline
2022: Jon Snow spinoff tentatively enters development as House of the Dragon premieres.
2027: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms returns for season 2.
2028: House of the Dragon season 4, the series' final season, is expected to premiere.
2029: The Aegon's Conquest movie is slated for release.
Franchise Expansion
House of the Dragon, which premiered in 2022 as the first Game of Thrones spinoff, set the precedent for the franchise extending past its finale. The Jon Snow project continues that pattern, with cast willingness now part of the test for whether a further spinoff goes ahead.
Viewers will only see a Samwell Tarly return if the Jon Snow spinoff moves into production, and no release window has been set for it. Current franchise releases continue with House of the Dragon season 2 in 2027 and season 4 expected in 2028.
The takeaway
A returning character can be a deciding factor in whether a spinoff gets made, but Bradley's conditions show that cast interest depends on the strength of the script. Fans should treat the Jon Snow project as unconfirmed until an official announcement is made.
What happens next
House of the Dragon season 4, the series' final season, is expected to premiere in 2028, and the Aegon's Conquest movie is slated for 2029.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
