Game of Thronesguest star Sebastian Croft shares his pitch for a spinoff focused on young Ned Stark. Although Sean Bean primarily portrayed him in the epic HBO series, he was also played as a child by Croft in two episodes ofGame of Thronesseason 6. He was then played as an adolescent by futureThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerstar Robert Aramayo, who would appear in four episodes in the sixth and seventh installments.
In an interview withScreen Rant’s Liam Crowley for his upcoming horror comedyGet Away, which will be released in theaters on December 6, Croft reflected on his two-episode run onGame of Thrones. Croft, known for playing Ben Hope on Netflix’sHeartstopper, touched on Ned’s arc and saidhe would be up for a spinoff focused on the character. Check out what Croft shared below:
Oh my God, of course. Are you kidding? It’s such a wonderful show and world and to even in a small way feel like a Stark is still something that’s cool. I think Ned is such an interesting character. What he becomes, where you meet him in Season 1 of Game of Thrones, where he is at his maybe greatest, and what his journey towards that was, I think would be very interesting. If someone wants to make it, I’m here and I will do it. That sounds awesome.
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The most memorable parts ofthe Ned Stark flashbacksinvolved him facing off against Ser Arthur Dayne on the way to his sister Lyanna Stark, with the latter scene leading into a major reveal about Jon Snow. These moments were all portrayed by Aramayo, with Croft playing the younger version of Ned Stark. He’s seen through the eyes of Bran, whose abilities allow him to look into the past.
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There arevariousGame of Thronesprojectsin different stages of development, with the spinoffA Knight of Seven Kingdomsset to release in 2025. An older, though still young, Croft back as Ned Stark could potentially illuminate the character and offer an underseen perspective of the person once thought to be the franchise’s lead. Butit might also be a tough sell, given the way the original wrapped up and what audiences already know about Ned.
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Considering how well-known Ned’s death is, there may not be much of an immediate incentive to go back and fill in the blanks about the character’s history. There is plenty in George R. R. Martin’s works to adapt, and the story of the Starks, which took up so much focus during the originalGame of Thrones, will likely be put to rest for the time being. That much is evident inthe dormant Jon Snow series.
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Based on George R. R. Martin’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. It follows noble families like the Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead looms in the North. The series received significant critical success and amassed a loyal fan base due to its high production values, sprawling sets, iconic characters, and shocking twists.
