Jon Snow’s stand-in from Game of Thrones to play Gowen Baratheon in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Game of Thrones fans, brace yourselves! The man who once stood in the shadows of Jon Snow is stepping into the limelight. Connan Aaron, Kit Harington’s stand-in for the final two seasons of the legendary series, is now set to play Gowen Baratheon in the upcoming prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Quick read:

• Former Jon Snow stand-in, now cast as Gowen Baratheon in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
• Gowen, a lesser-known Baratheon son, married Lady Tya Lannister in a key political union.
• Series follows Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg, with Gowen appearing at a grand tournament.

From Winterfell to Storm’s End

For years, Connan Aaron worked behind the scenes, ensuring Jon Snow’s presence remained seamless on screen. But now, he’s trading the North for the stormy halls of House Baratheon, as per a report by Redanian Intelligence. Gowen Baratheon, though a lesser-known figure in Westerosi lore, holds an intriguing place in history—he was the third son of the Lord of Storm’s End and was married to Lady Tya Lannister, marking the last Lannister-Baratheon union before Robert and Cersei’s ill-fated marriage.

Connan Aaron will appear as Gowen Baratheon in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

He worked as a Jon Snow stand-in in the final two seasons of Game of Thrones pic.twitter.com/Cm8Uk5uu3v

— Redanian Intelligence (@RedanianIntel) April 26, 2025

A Knight’s Tale Begins

Set decades before Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg. The series promises a grand tournament in the Reach, where Gowen Baratheon will make his appearance alongside a host of noble figures. With only six episodes, the show may be smaller in scale than its predecessors, but its cast is packed with familiar names and fresh faces.

For Connan Aaron, this marks a thrilling transition from stand-in to a fully-fledged character in Westeros. Will he bring the same quiet intensity that made Jon Snow iconic? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure—he’s no longer just standing in the background.

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