Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has been cast as King Arthur in the upcoming Arthur & Lancelot.

The actor, who plays Lord Jon Snow in the HBO series, won the role after having a screen test in October, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Harington's co-star Richard Madden was reportedly also in line for the role of Arthur.

The movie will be directed by David Dobkin, and it is said to be a humorous action production in a similar vein to Sherlock Holmes.

Arthur & Lancelot is expected to have a March 2012 production start date.

The Killing star Joel Kinnaman was recently reported to be playing the lead role of Lancelot in the film.

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