A bit of a spoiler, Kit Harington never foresaw the magnitude of the show when he first joined Game of Thrones as Jon Snow. In a recent interview via Mr Porter, Kit Harington stated that in the early days, the cast believed that the series would last only a single season. The atmosphere in the set was not as intense as fans may think it would be in modern times.They did not even suspect that their fantasy drama would become a global sensation, with eight seasons and millions of devoted fans. Harington’s story illustrates that even the largest TV shows can begin in the most basic and uncertain manner.A surprising start for Game of ThronesAt the time when the Game of Thrones was launched, no one suspected that it would become so successful. Kit Harington stated that the cast and crew thought the show would last only a year after shooting the first season. They toiled and partied but never dreamed that the show would be a global hit. Kit Harington, in an interview via Mr Porter, said:“We sold our merchandise rights at the start because none of us thought it would take off like that. We filmed that first season and it was like one big party. We all worked hard and took our roles seriously, but we had a lot of fun, too. We thought, well, this will last a season and then we’ll go off and do other things and all stay in touch.”Harington revealed that they even sold rights of merchandise at a young age since they did not believe that the show would last long. They made fun about what they would do as soon as it was over and figured that they would simply proceed with other projects and remain friends. It was like a nice day off with good friends, without the slightest thought of future success.In hindsight, his expressions, “we thought this will last a season”, sound comic and endearing. Not long later, Game of Thrones turned into a worldwide sensation with followers all around the world, recognizable scenes and an unending discussion about dragons and fights.From Chat Roulette to worldwide fame View this post on Instagram Instagram PostA funny experience that Kit Harington shared about the early years of Game of Thrones was the Chat Roulette he had with Richard Madden. They would open the internet and appear at random video calls with strangers.Initially, nobody had the slightest idea who they were. However, when the show gained popularity, they began to be identified. Some of them were shocked, some laughed, and some could not believe that it was them. It was a comical means of observing the popularity that the show was gaining.These scenes demonstrate how easy-going and jovial the cast was at the time. They were simply having fun together and creating memories without having the thought that the show would become a global phenomenon.Gratitude and surpriseGame of Thrones is not exactly what Kit Harington thought it would be. He thought that it could conclude in a season. The cast began with much fun and curiosity of not knowing what the show was to be.In the case of Harington, the show transformed his life. It brought him his first good role, good friends, and even his wife.What started as a small project has become a massive success that defined his career and TV history. Becoming a world success with a story about dragons and battles, that is exactly something that surprised even him, and that is why it is such an inspirational story.For more such insights on Game of Thrones, keep following SoapCentral.