Kit Harington is owning up to the wild, clothes-optional ride his character Sir Henry Muck has taken in HBO's Industry—and it all started with a shocking request from the show's creators.
Kit Harington in 'Industry' season 4. HBO
In a recent interview, Harington confessed that his infamous nudity in the show's fourth season is entirely his fault. "I think it was entirely my own fault," he told Jimmy Fallon, revealing that his eagerness to push boundaries led to Sir Henry shedding his clothes in nearly every scene.
The tipping point? When creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay approached him in season 3 with a provocative idea: "They came up to me and went, 'Look, if you're okay with this, we think your character is gonna get, well, peed on.' And I was like, 'Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll do anything. I'll do anything.'"
Harington says that response opened the floodgates. "I saw their faces just, like, change," he recalled. "And now in season 4, I'm doing all the things. And it's very rare I'm dressed."
Kit Harington and Marisa Abela in 'Industry' season 4. Simon Ridgway/HBO
The Game of Thrones star's character spirals in season 4, from stumbling in a robe to losing his shirt in a twisted club scene—a reflection of Sir Henry's failed political career and crumbling marriage. Harington teased, "My character has some kinks," and his willingness to explore them has made for unforgettable television.
As for a potential return in season 5, Harington is keeping his options open. "I've left all doors open, and we'll see," he said, adding, "I think they're excellent writers. It's an excellent show. I'm really chuffed it's going for a fifth. I think if it was the right story, I'd definitely be in it."
Watch Harington unpack his nude scenes in the clip above, and see how one bold "yes" turned into a season of scandalous undress.
