Kit Harington is set to captivate audiences once again with his upcoming projects, showcasing his versatility as an actor. The former 'Game of Thrones' star will be gracing our screens in a new adaptation of the classic novel 'A Tale of Two Cities', which will premiere on MGM+ on September 6th. This four-part drama promises to be a gripping tale of love, politics, and historical intrigue. Harington will play Sydney Carton, a brilliant but erratic young lawyer who finds himself entangled in a complex love triangle with Lucie Manette (Mirren Mack) and Charles Darnay (François Civil). The story unfolds amidst the tense political climate of 1782, where France and Britain are at war, and personal lives are upended by political turmoil. This adaptation is directed by Richard Clark, known for his work on 'Outlander', and written by Daniel West, who has previously penned 'Gunpowder'.
In other news, Harington's fans can also look forward to 'American Horror Story: 13' on FX/Hulu. The 13th season of this iconic horror anthology will premiere on September 24th and will be a six-week journey into the macabre. With 13 half-hour episodes, each episode will be released weekly, building anticipation and suspense. The season promises to be a thrilling ride, with new stories and characters that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Additionally, 'Coven Academy', a YA drama series, will premiere on Freeform on October 1st, followed by a next-day release on Disney+ and Hulu. The show features a group of teenage witches and their warlock peers at an elite magic boarding school, blending magic and drama in a captivating way.
As if that's not enough, Harington's involvement in 'The Altruists' on Netflix is another exciting development. The eight-part series, set to premiere on November 19th, tells the story of Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, two ambitious young idealists who aimed to revolutionize the global financial system. Their ambitious plans, however, took a dark turn when they were accused of stealing $8 billion, turning them into the Gen Z version of Bonnie and Clyde. With such a diverse range of projects, Kit Harington is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and versatile actors of his generation, keeping audiences eagerly awaiting his next move.
