Sean Bean's run on Game of Thrones as Ned Stark was brief but memorable and ended with him loosing his head (literally).
But with the epic HBO series coming to an end after season 8, fans are now looking towards the prequel currently being developed by the network, which is due to begin shooting next year.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bean was asked if he'd consider being involved in the prequel and revisiting his character.
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"I don't know how we can be," he said.
"I don't know how anyone can be, since they're going backwards, I'd be younger. Now, we all look a little bit older."
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But even if Bean could be digitally made to look younger, the actor appears to have doubts over whether playing the character again would actually be a good move.
"I'm always a bit reluctant to go back to shows under a different format or guise," he continued.
"But you never know with something like this, it just depends on the time frames.
"I think if the quality was maintained. You know, the kind of thought behind it, if it didn't look as though it was an add-on just to capitalize on earlier success."
There's not much info at the minute on the Game of Thrones prequel, though there are thought to be a whopping five spin-offs in the works right now.
Game of Thrones season 8 will premiere in 2019. The show airs on HBO in the US and Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the UK. Season 7 is now available to buy on DVD, Blu-ray or digital download.
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