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Kit Harington on 'A Tale of Two Cities' Sacrifice
Kit Harington describes Sydney Carton's 'horrific' final sacrifice in 'A Tale of Two Cities' finale.
In brief
Kit Harington describes Sydney Carton's 'horrific' final sacrifice in 'A Tale of Two Cities' finale. Kit Harington says Sydney Carton's decision to swap lives with Charles Darnay in 'A Tale of Two Cities' was 'the most heartbreaking' choice to save Lucie's family. Originally reported by Collider.
Sydney Carton's Sacrifice
Kit Harington says Sydney Carton made the heartbreaking decision to sacrifice himself so Lucie could have a family.
“He's always two steps ahead of you.”
Love Triangle Focus
Harington says the love story is more affordable than the French Revolution to modern audiences.
“As it happens, the love story is more affordable to do, as well, than the French Revolution.”
Lucie's Role
Lucie initiated Sydney's relationship, which he saw as hope but also a fix that confused him.
“She changes things for him. He sees hope in the world.”
Self-Destruction
Sydney spiraled into self-destruction after Lucie walked into his life.
“He gets this huge shock to the system.”
Trade-Off Decision
Sydney swapped his life for Charles to save Lucie's family from the revolution.
“The decision is clear as day. There is a man that needs to live and is the father of this child.”
Horrific Final Moment
Harington called putting his head in the gallows 'actually really horrific' and 'haunting'.
“It was actually really horrific.”
Harry Potter Role
Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of the Harry Potter TV series.
“I’m thrilled. I’ve got to be honest, he’s one of my favorite characters.”
Industry Season 5
Harington is filming Season 5 of 'Industry' with the show's creators Mickey Down and Kon Kay.
“We’re in the midst of filming it at the moment.”
Sacrifice Impact
Sydney knew trading places was the only way to save Lucie's family from the revolution.
“He knows there’s one way out of this. If it’s not through the court, it’s through the swamp.”
Character Development
Harington worked on Sydney's character to show his self-destructive tendencies and growth.
“He’s always two steps ahead of you.”
Final Sacrifice
Sydney's sacrifice was the only way to save Lucie's family from the revolution.
“It’s the most heartbreaking thing.”
Harington's View
Harington says Sydney's sacrifice was the only choice to save Lucie's family from the revolution.
“Yeah, he’s smarter than us. He’s right.”
Sacrifice Motivation
Sydney knew Lucie was pregnant and needed a father for the child.
“The decision is clear as day. There is a man that needs to live and is the father of this child.”
Gallows Experience
Harington described putting his head in the gallows as 'haunting' and 'terrifying'.
“It was very haunting, actually.”
Love Story Impact
Sydney's relationship with Lucie changed his life from self-destruction to hope.
“He sees hope in the world.”
Final Thoughts
Harington says Sydney's sacrifice was the only way to save Lucie's family from the revolution.
“It’s the most heartbreaking thing.”
The takeaway
Kit Harington says Sydney Carton's decision to swap lives with Charles Darnay in 'A Tale of Two Cities' was 'the most heartbreaking' choice to save Lucie's family.
