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Actor Kit Harington is reportedly set to star in a Game of Thrones spin-off.

After being resurrected in the latest series of the smash hit HBO show, Jon Snow could be getting his own series.

According to reports, a senior executive has confirmed that "exploratory talks" with Kit took place after he was sworn to secrecy about his character's dramatic return.

They said: “Any spin-off built around Jon Snow, who is hugely popular with fans, would also undoubtedly involve other characters from the cast."

“When the final season wraps next year, it’s going to be a case of figuring out who we want to join us for a new series and which of those cast members actually want to jump on board.”

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HBO execs are thought to be planning to launch the new series if the original show comes to an end next year after its seventh season.

However, discussing the possibility of a spin-off, a source told the Daily Star Sunday that it could be hard to pin down other actors once Game of Thrones comes to an end.

To make things harder for producers, popular stars such as Emilia Clarke and Sophie Turner have already began carving out successful careers in Hollwood.

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The source said: “One of the hardest things in showbiz is trying to keep an ensemble cast together and there’s no doubt that, when Thrones finally comes to a close, most members will head off to pursue fresh projects.”

The show could see Kit become one of the highest paid actors in history, with a claimed £684,000 on the table per episode.

Mirror Online have contacted HBO for comment.