Game of Thrones star, Kit Harington, earns N928m per episode

Kit Harington was a fairly unknown actor until he joined Game of Thrones as Jon Snow . And now , he has not only featured in several other big films , he reportedly earns £ 2m (N 928 m) per episode of the hit HBO fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss .

Harington is , however , not the only person making that amount; other stars — Emilia Clarke (Daenerys), Lena Headey ( Cersei Lannister ), Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister ) and Danish co -star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lanister ) also earn £2 m in each episode of the film.
The big cash had come from bonus clauses , which saw the stars earning percentages of the syndication payments that come from the record-breaking show being aired in more than 170 countries. The stars are also said to be benefitting from payments from re-runs , with shows earning audiences of up to 23 million people during the sixth season.

Meanwhile , Harington is reportedly worth $ 12 m (N 4 . 3 bn).

Before becoming a member of the Night ’ s Watch …

Prior to his starring in the Game of Thrones as a member and later the Lord Commander of the Night ’ s Watch [a military order which holds and guards the Wall, the immense ice structure which separates the northern border of the Seven Kingdoms from the lands beyond] , Harington originally wanted to become a journalist.

Born as Christopher Catesby Harington on December 26 , 1986 in Acton , London , he studied acting at a drama school . His film debut was in “ Silent Hill : Revelation” (2012 ). He has since appeared in films such as the romantic historical film “ Pompeii ” (2014 ); the computer-animated fantasy film “ How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014 ); and the British drama film “ Testament of Youth” (2014 ) .

Since 2011 , Harington has risen to prominence playing the role of Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, which garnered him a nomination for the 2016 Primetime Emmy Award .

In 2017 , he became one of the highest paid actors on television, earning £2 m per episode of the TV series .

A kingly East Anglia home

Harington started dating Game of Thrones co -star , Rose Leslie , in 2012 . They confirmed their relationship in 2016 and moved in together in 2017 .

Recently , they snapped up an impressive £1 . 75 m ( N 812m) home in the English countryside in East Anglia.

The couple’ s new abode takes inspiration from the series that catapulted them into the spotlight as it boasts a medieval-inspired moat around the property while it offers a swimming pool to help unwind after a hard day on set .

The impressive seven -bedroomed home, which is placed on a whopping eight acres , is equipped with a number of romantic features including exposed timbers , thatch roof and enchanting lawns .

Taking inspiration from his infamous line that “ winter is coming” , Harington and Rose can warm up in the colder months by their impressive open fire which is decorated with a number of traditional furnishings.

It also features a guest annex , wooden barn, stabling, a pavilion , tennis court, croquet lawn and stabling across the sprawling grounds which boasts an other -worldly charm .

Equipped for a banquet of medieval proportions, the dynamic pair’ s dining room fits seating for 10 comfortably with space for more should they invite their cast mates over for a house-warming.

Although accustomed to life on location , the pair will be no doubt pleased to delve into some home -cooking during their down -time on their striking aga stove.

The couple ’ s homely kitchen carries the 15 th century theme through with it’ s exposed timber beams , stone floors and wooden touches .

As the saying goes , “ home is where the heart is , ” but in this case it’ s rather whether their standout stove hearth is place in their jaw -dropping kitchen.

Harington’ s master suite is fit for a king with its white-washed walls , en suite and study which gives him the perfect sense of zen as he unwinds after a busy day on set.


While outside , the property , which is housed on eight acres , comes equipped with a timber barn that currently holds a snooker table but could be made into Harington’ s den or a space for Leslie to unwind following long stints away .

According to reports, the East Anglia town’ s residents are more than thrilled to have the Hollywood stars join their community.

A neighbour had shared , “ How thrilling – everyone is talking about the glamorous couple from the Game of Thrones moving in.

“ There are quite a few celebs round here including rock stars and well -known TV people – so no -one makes much of a fuss and locals are very respectful of their privacy . ”
Another added , “ It ’ s a really magical part of the world – very peaceful and quiet – and if someone wants to remain private then they can . ”

Life in the Jaguar

Harington drives an insanely beautiful Jaguar F -Type , which costs an average of $80 , 000 (N 28 . 6m) .

From its seductively long hood to its steeply raked windshield and wide rear haunches , the F -type is a stunner . Offered as both a coupe and a convertible , it gets a snarling 3. 0 -litre supercharged V -6 pumping out 340 hp to the rear wheels through a six -speed manual or eight-speed automatic.

Racier S models get a boost to 380hp and offer all-wheel drive with the automatic. Suspension tuning is firm, and the F -type is always eager to play , but the cost is an often harsh ride over bumpy roads .

Introduced in 2013 as a 2014 model, the F -type is arguably Jaguar’ s first real sports car , as distinct from a grand tourer, since the E-type seduced attendees at the Geneva motor show in 1961 .

Offered in hatchback coupe and convertible editions, the F -type boasts exceptional rigidity with an aluminium-intensive chassis, an accomplishment by the engineering and development team that necessitates little compensatory bracing for the open-top version .
The designers created a head -turning exterior that makes the F -type a contender for best-looking ride in a class populated with several beauty queens .

Propulsion comes from one of two supercharged engines, a 3 . 0 -litre V-6 and a 5 . 0 -litre V -8. Both the six and the eight are offered in two states of tune , with outputs ranging from 340 to 575 horsepower. A six-speed manual is available with the V -6, and a rapid -shifting eight-speed automatic is optional with the V-6 , standard with the V-8 . All-wheel drive is available on higher V-6 trim levels and standard with the V-8 .

The combination of high chassis rigidity, firm suspension tuning , and exemplary powertrains position this hottest of Jaguars on a par with the best in a distinguished class. Add competitive pricing , and the Jaguar F -type makes a compelling case as a world-class sports car with a British accent .