Kit Harington Says ‘Growing Need’ to ‘Take the Reins on the Creative Front’ Led Him to Directorial Debut ‘Psychopomp,’ Starring Harry Melling: ‘I Feel Less Exposed’

Jun 21, 2026 7:22am PT Kit Harington Says ‘Growing Need’ to ‘Take the Reins on the Creative Front’ Led Him to Directorial Debut ‘Psychopomp,’ Starring Harry Melling: ‘I Feel Less Exposed’

The 'Game of Thrones' and 'Industry' star's first directorial effort is running for Best UK Short Film at the Raindance Film Festival

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British actor Kit Harington spent years on the set of some of the biggest films and TV shows of the last decade, from his breakthrough role as Jon Snow in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” to Sir Henry Muck in BBC’s “Industry” and his introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dane Whitman in Chloe Zhao’s “Eternals.” Now, the seasoned actor is moving behind the cameras, with his directorial debut, “Psychopomp,” playing in competition at the Raindance Film Festival.

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