Game of Thrones Star Kit Harington Joins Mark Wahlberg in The Family Plan 2
Mark Wahlberg is set to star in the upcoming Apple TV+ sequel, The Family Plan 2, alongside Kit Harington. The comedy-thriller, which was initially announced in October, will feature Michelle Monaghan reprising her role from the original film, with director Simon Cellan Jones and screenwriter David Coggeshall returning as well.
Details of Harington’s character are being kept under wraps, but it is likely that he will be playing the villain in the film, which follows Wahlberg’s character, Dan, and his family as they embark on a European vacation that takes a turn when someone from Dan’s past shows up to cause trouble.
The Family Plan 2 has been met with skepticism from critics, who gave the original film a 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Adding Harington to the cast might pique the interest of fans who loved him on Game of Thrones and will follow him anywhere, but it is unclear whether his performance will impress non-fans or boost the film’s critical reception.
Harington is not known for his comedic roles, and this could be a change of pace for the actor, who has primarily appeared in dramatic and action-packed films. His previous attempts at comedy have been limited to hosting SNL, starring in the mockumentary 7 Days in Hell, and appearing on the anthology show Modern Love. It will be intriguing to see if Harington can bring the laughs alongside Wahlberg or if The Family Plan 2 proves that Jon Snow knows nothing about playing comedy.
