Interview

Kit Harington stops by the Tonight Show for charades and stories

Posted on by Sue the Fury

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Kit Harington appeared on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, playing a game with other guests and chatting about superstitions and keeping the secret of Jon’s death/rebirth. Now that Jon Snow’s resurrection is out of the bag, Harington can speak freely about what it was like keeping the secret all this time. He does admit to letting a few close family members in on it though…and a random policeman.


Kit has a somewhat odd superstition that he shares with viewers. So that’s a fun visual for us all.

He also joined Jimmy and fellow guests Rose Byrne and Blake Shelton for a friendly and very funny game of Charades.

You can watch the entire episode of The Tonight Show with Kit Harington as guest on NBC.com.

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79 Comments

  8. That’s the most hilarious interview I’ve heard in some time. Kit shares anything.

  9. Never mind Kit Harington (yes, he’s cute) but Blake Shelton is one hot dude. How tall is he anyway? He can get it.

  12. Jared:
    “On your way, Lord Commander.”

    Oh, that’s fantastic.

    “Keep the speed down this far south of the Wall” 😀

  14. Kit’s lovely! He seems more relaxed now that he doesn’t have to lie about his fate on the show anymore.

  15. “On your way Lord commander”
    Can’t get any better than that.
    Kit interviews are the best XD

  19. One funny stor. He must be really glad to get over with this resurrection and now can enjoy it even further.

    Dee,

    Who doesn’t.

  23. kama:
    Flayed Potatoes,

    He is not tiny, but of average height (5.7 0r 5.8), Blake Shelton is 6.5 and the girl wears very high heels.

    5’8 is not average height, but even me being 6’0 Blake Shelton would make me look tiny.

  25. Connor,

    Yeah, same. He seems so much more comfortable in these events now.

    Anybody else prefer him with shorter hair? ?

  28. Freyjoy:
    Just saw an interview with

    It didn’t confirm she’s in the next episode, only that she will be in an episode this month.
    I guess episode 5.

  29. jennyofoldstones:
    Never mind Kit Harington (yes, he’s cute) but Blake Shelton is one hot dude. How tall is he anyway?He can get it.

    I Googled him for you. He’s 6’5″, which is really freaking tall. If you want him, you should start a successful singing career because his second marriage was to Miranda Lambert and he’s currently with Gwen Stefani. I would never have pictured Gwen with a country music singer.

    Jack Bauer 24: “Keep the speed down this far south of the Wall” ?

    Love these quotes! And I agree with others that this interview was the best of the best.

  30. Funny story the one with the policeman, although it sounds fake. Se non e vero, e ben trovato.

  33. Any time I hear Kit mentioning Rose even if it’s a random comment like saying something about “his girlfriend” I just get so happy! They’re so freakin’ adorable. 😀

  36. Hilarious interview. He should fire whoever did his hair though. It’s such a glorious mane, why slick it with so much gel? How can anyone run their fingers through it if it’s all crispy like that? *grumbles*

    kama,

    Yep, Blake’s huge, and I don’t think 5’7-8 is tiny, but Kit rips into himself for being “short”. He’s joked about being mistaken for a hobbit from LoTR, and how he was confused about why so many of the actors/extras at Castle Black were short – until he realised it was because D&D wanted *him* to look tall. I remember during “hairwatch” there were pictures of him at Wimbledon with his brother, who is well over 6 ft. If I know siblings, he’s probably been taking shit for his height for years 😉

    P.S. The woman you’re referring to is an awesome Australian actress, Rose Byrne. Quite delightful and a better charades player than Kit, it seems!

  38. Jack Bauer 24: “Keep the speed down this far south of the Wall”

    That policeman had the best responses. All that training on how to maintain your cool under pressure paid off. I know I wouldn’t be able to be nearly that smart and witty under similar circumstances.

  39. Jon is going to look tiny near Brienne too. Sansa is also taller I suppose … We’ll see. So close now … Stark reunion ….

  40. Mag:
    Jon is going to look tiny near Brienne too. Sansa is also taller I suppose … We’ll see.So close now … Stark reunion ….

    well Iwan Rheon who plays Ramsey is around the same height as Kit and it wasnt a problem. And Brienne and Sansa have always been some of the tallest characters on the show they tower over almost everyone lol.

  41. *swoon, swoony swoon swoon*

    I’m nearly 5 ft 8 in but my lord husband is only two inches taller than me. I’m not into high heels, thank the gods.

    Policeman story was fabulous. Even though he’s Jon Snow, he could still get booked in! I bet that guy was so stoked!

  42. Joffrey’s Cunt,

    For some reason, checking out that site reminded me of sneaking into my parent’s bedroom dresser to check out the latest issue of Playboy. 😉

  44. swoon, swoon, swoon…

    He’s just gorgeous!!

    And ignore my username, I’m female lol

  45. ONE question guys. Someone knows why Jon Snow hair is shorter now, but Kit’s isn’t? What’s the point then? Melisandre cuts only a few lock of his hair. I don’t understand this change at all. Or it grows that much since the filming?

  46. Sou,

    I am Italian, and I can confirm that there are indeed a few superstitions for when you hear an ambulance and see it coming. Some people touch, indeed, their private parts, others touch something made of metal, others have their own favourite good-luck charms. This does not mean everybody in Italy follows those superstitions, of course, but there are still many people following them! It is funny to know Kit learned of it! I would be curious to know how he picked it up!

  47. r-hard,

    Maybe he ran into some rabid scissors-wielding fans when he passed through the Seven Heavens and Seven Hells who demanded momentos?

  48. r-hard:
    ONE question guys. Someone knows why Jon Snow hair is shorter now, but Kit’s isn’t? What’s the point then? Melisandre cuts only a few lock of his hair. I don’t understand this change at all. Or it grows that much since the filming?

    There are a few edits in that scene, so we didn’t see Melisandre cut all of it, but the implication is that she did. Kit himself must have had a proper cut, and hasn’t touched it since. This would be consistent in the show verse, where no one (except Bran!) has time for personal grooming. On average, hair grows about 10-16cm (4-6 inches) per year I think? It must be about 9 months since he filmed that scene, so his current length isn’t out of the ordinary. I know it looks like a lot, but that much growth on a guy with wild curly hair is pretty noticeable.

    ToJ-hyped:
    Sou,

    I am Italian, and I can confirm that there are indeed a few superstitions for when you hear an ambulance and see it coming. Some people touch, indeed, their private parts, others touch something made of metal, others have their own favourite good-luck charms. This does not mean everybody in Italy follows those superstitions, of course, but there are still many people following them! It is funny to know Kit learned of it! I would be curious to know how he picked it up!

    No shit! It’s a thing? I was with Jimmy Fallon – I totally thought someone had been taking the piss with Kit. On a side note, I cracked up at Kit’s unintentional freudian slip: “I pick up them up very easily.” Jimmy didn’t let it slide either: “Oh, you pick them up easily? Good for you.” Ha ha! Kit demurred but from what I’ve read this is certainly true…

  50. iridium: No shit! It’s a thing? I was with Jimmy Fallon – I totally thought someone had been taking the piss with Kit. On a side note, I cracked up at Kit’s unintentional freudian slip: “I pick up them up very easily.”Jimmy didn’t let it slide either: “Oh, you pick them up easily? Good for you.” Ha ha! Kit demurred but from what I’ve read this is certainly true…

    Another Italian here, and yes, some people…well, tbp male people, use to touch their Dornish parts in a variety of ‘ill omened’ situations ranging from any reference to death to a black cat crossing their path. Kinda deep rooted apotropaic tradition lol

  51. Aryamad,

    It would be wonderful if GOT was the start for the next generation’s theatrical power couple. Seriously, they look good together, they act very well together, and I suspect they’re probably pretty decent people. I could see them doing some serious Shakespeare or Noel Coward and doing stage productions that would have Broadway and London stage producers swoon at the prospect of serious box office, as in really, serious serious box office.

  53. Jack Bauer 24: “Keep the speed down this far south of the Wall”

    That line was almost lost because Jimmy Fallon has a habit of not letting his guests talk. I like Fallon, he’s a talented guy, and everyone knows it. He doesn’t have to keep proving it by hogging the limelight. Let your guests talk, dude, you have lots of other chances on the show. People tune in to see your guests, too. Let them shine.

    In the meantime, Kit was absolutely adorable, both personality-wise and looks-wise. His hair is fine, long or short. They had to slick it back for this appearance; you wouldn’t want him fussing with stray hair in his face like some giddy girl. would you? There’s just something about the way he speaks that makes everything that comes from his mouth sound especially endearing or important or worthy, as the case may be.

    Everyone was ecstatic to see him open his eyes and take those breaths. I guess the question as to whether or not people would care if Jon Snow died has been answered for you, eh Kit? Carry on, Lord Commander. The world is better with you in it. Stay wise and grounded and do well with our blessings.

  54. Thronetender:

    In the meantime, Kit was absolutely adorable, both personality-wise and looks-wise. His hair is fine, long or short. They had to slick it back for this appearance; you wouldn’t want him fussing with stray hair in his face like some giddy girl. would you? There’s just something about the way he speaks that makes everything that comes from his mouth sound especially endearing or important or worthy, as the case may be.

    Oh don’t get me wrong, I think the boy’s gorgeous! And that he seems like a genuinely decent guy only makes him even more swoon-worthy. It’s just, well, I do like the fussy, fly-away hair. I don’t know why, because I also love the man bun, and the fake short hair look he had in the Jimmy Choo ads – I thought that really suited him. All a bit of a contradiction, really, but such are the fickle ways of personal taste. I didn’t mean to come across as hypercritical! Bad fangirl, bad.

  55. Thronetender,

    Ugh, Jimmy Fallon. Every moment has to be an OMG THAT’S INCREDIBLE!!! moment with him. He’s like a radio host, for whom a fraction of a second of dead air is a mortal sin. But I do like his music parodies. End of rant.

  56. CatspawAssassin:
    Thronetender,

    Ugh, Jimmy Fallon. Every moment has to be an OMG THAT’S INCREDIBLE!!! moment with him. He’s like a radio host, for whom a fraction of a second of dead air is a mortal sin. But I do like his music parodies. End of rant.

    Yeah, I find him irritatingly enthusiastic, like a lot of of US Talk show hosts. I guess in Australia (where I’m at) that kind of over-the-top eagerness is considered rather cheesy, haha. The interviews with the guests are usually O.K. though, and his music parodies *are* great (though that’s thanks the guests usually, not Jimmy himself)…
    Now, back to hibernating ’til the next episode!

  57. I usually like a taller man but I’ll take kit any day haha, since I’m about 5’4 that should work

    I think kit is truly 5’6 max
    If you look at pictures of him and rose who is 5’4, he ain’t much taller!

  58. Cosine,

    You should be justifiably proud of your country for sending forth unto the world Clive James and Barry “Dame Edna Everage” Humphries, my two favorite chat show hosts. 😉

  59. The actor who plays daario posted on Instagram that he’s really excited about ep 604!
    Could be a big dany episode

  60. He is so much more relaxed and happy now that the ahem *secret* is out. Nice to see him so happy again.

  61. Kit is so cool and funny… 🙂
    Policeman story, ambulance (True it’s an italian tradition! )

  62. ToJ-hyped:
    Sou,

    I am Italian, and I can confirm that there are indeed a few superstitions for when you hear an ambulance and see it coming. Some people touch, indeed, their private parts, others touch something made of metal, others have their own favourite good-luck charms. This does not mean everybody in Italy follows those superstitions, of course, but there are still many people following them! It is funny to know Kit learned of it! I would be curious to know how he picked it up!

    Yes! 🙂

  64. Ginevra: I Googled him for you.He’s 6’5″, which is really freaking tall.If you want him, you should start a successful singing career because his second marriage was to Miranda Lambert and he’s currently with Gwen Stefani.I would never have pictured Gwen with a country music singer.

    Love these quotes!And I agree with others that this interview was the best of the best.

    Gwen isn’t stupid.. who would turn that down? Country music or ACID Rock.. he’s hot.. and I would have had a hard time focusing on that stage.. two totally hot dudes who I would drop the panties in a second for …. (sorry God.. but it’s true)…

  65. Lyanna_Targaryen:
    *swoon, swoony swoon swoon*

    I’m nearly 5 ft 8 in but my lord husband is only two inches taller than me. I’m not into high heels, thank the gods.

    Policeman story was fabulous. Even though he’s Jon Snow, he could still get booked in! I bet that guy was so stoked!

    Im wondering how many ppl the policeman told? I mean he wasn’t under any contract to keep it a secret.. Im sure he wasn’t blabbing his mouth to every Tom, Dick and Harry but Im sure he must have told a few peeps? I can just hear it now.. “Man.. you wouldn’t believe who I JUST pulled over… foooookin JON SNOW.. and guess what the fook he just told me??? He’s alive!!!… NO SHIT… yes.. it’s true it WAS Kit Harrington.. Im serious Man.. Dude.. it was HIM IM TELLING YOU.. man.. seriously? I didn’t take any picture of his damn hair!!!”… Lol.. I can just imagine the shit that dude heard when he tried to tell anyone that he pulled Kit over.

  66. Dee:
    I usually like a taller man but I’ll take kit any day haha, since I’m about 5’4 that should work

    I think kit is truly 5’6 max
    If you look at pictures of him and rose who is 5’4, he ain’t much taller!

    Im usually a fan of taller men (I’m 5′ 2″), Blake Shelton is def more my type with his height, but I wouldn’t turn Kit down.. noooooo sirrrrreeee that man would be on my hit list if I was an assassin!! Sheepish grin spreading across my face… lol..

  69. Thronetender,
    “There’s just something about the way he speaks that makes everything that comes from his mouth sound especially endearing or important or worthy, as the case may be. “

    I feel the same way but I figured it’s cause I’m in love with him and hang on every word 🙂

  70. CatspawAssassin,

    I don’t watch Fallon but tuned in for Kit and don’t really care for Jimmy’s style either. My husband watched Leno all the time and when it changed over to Fallon I caught an episode or two and thought he’s too hyper, try-hard and immature, but I’m sure he’s a nice guy and all.

  71. Eye roll to the long hair haters. Without that hair, while still cute, he’s pretty bland looking. That hair takes him to another level like it does (did) for Taylor Kitsch.

  72. In my neck of the woods it was cross your fingers until you see a four legged animal if you see an ambulance. That was okay till I did some temporary work in a hospital – hard to type with your fingers crossed.

  73. Lol, This is the only thing that has been on my social media for past day! Just heard he’s gonna be on the Andrew Marr show next weekend, no doubt that interview will have a very different tone.

  75. Sou,

    I was wondering whether it’s a true story, it’s too funny. On the other hand, sometimes life gives us some moments which, put in a book or a film, would sound totally fake.
    Anyway, fun interview and Kit is adorable, I’d like to see him in a comedy although he is not interested in them.

  77. Dee:
    Ice Spider,

    Bahahaha
    I think all us girls would forgive kit for his height, or lack thereof loool

    Wouldn’t even be an issue for me since Im a shortie… which I love bc I get to choose the whole gamut of men selections..but I do find that I gravitate towards taller men most of the time.. Kit as the exception of course!!

  78. ToJ-hyped: I am Italian, and I can confirm that there are indeed a few superstitions for when you hear an ambulance and see it coming. Some people touch, indeed, their private parts, others touch something made of metal, others have their own favourite good-luck charms. This does not mean everybody in Italy follows those superstitions, of course, but there are still many people following them! It is funny to know Kit learned of it! I would be curious to know how he picked it up!

    Lol, I can confirm this “tradition”, too. 😀
    We also scratch our privates when we see a hearse or a black cat crossing the road… 😀
    It’s just a superstitious gesture you learn when you’re a child and you keep doing it even if you don’t believe in such things… It just becomes a habit. 🙂

    It’s the equivalent of “knocking on wood”. In Italy, we touch iron or we touch our balls – at least those who can do it; Varys and the Unsullied would just touch iron… 😀

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