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The recent Kit Harrington news updates say that Liv Tyler is set to join "Game of Thrones" star in a new miniseries entitled "Gunpowder." The actress will join Mark Gatiss of "Sherlock" and Peter Mullan of "Top of the Lake" in the cast for the Harrington-led BBC One drama.

Liv Tyler will be playing the role of Anne Vaux, Catesby's cousin, who fears for their lives due to his dangerous plot. Meanwhile, Gatiss will play as King James's spymaster Robert Cecil. Mullan, on the other hand, will be playing Jesuit Father Garnet.

Kit Harrington News: "Game of Thrones" Star To Play Robert Catesby

"Gunpowder" is an adaptation of the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605 in England. A Kit Harrington news published in TV Line revealed that he will play as Robert Catesby, the plot's mastermind. The report even added that Harrington was a descendant of Catesby. Harrington was popularly known as Jon Snow in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones". The series is on its last two seasons.

Reports said that Catesby was the leader behind the destabilizing Protestant England through the attempt to assassinate James I. Catesby, a Catholic, has sought the help of his family and friends.

Kit Harrington News: New Role Is A Challenge For The Actor

In other Kit Harrington news, Sabienn Bowman of Bustle said that Kit Harrington's new role following his "Game of Thrones" role as Jon Snow will make him grow as an actor. While he was used to playing a heroic figure, Kit Harrington will have to take on a new heroic role but it comes with a risky character.

While Jon Snow's story was sort of "coming-of-age", Harrington will have to deal with a grown-up man's character who is set to make a difference.

"The Gunpowder Plot truly is one of history's most compelling stories, and it is sure to allow Harington to grow as an actor," the report from Bustle added.

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— Kit Harington Online (@kitharingtoncom) February 18, 2017