Jon Snow's (Kit Harington) death in "Game of Thrones" season 5 has led to numerous speculations about his possible return in season 6.
It was previously reported that the actor has been spotted filming scenes for the upcoming season. Actress Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark, has now addressed this issue as well.
Speaking at the red carpet for the London Film Critics' Circle Awards, (via The Upcoming), the actress managed to both confirm and deny Jon Snow's return with a coy response when asked about the ongoing debate on whether or not Jon Snow would be revived in some manner.
"I feel so mean because I speak to people and they're all like, 'Jon Snow, is he back?' and it's, like, really heartbreaking because people are like, 'yeah, but he's coming back though?' It's a great twist, but I can't say he's going to be alive," Maisie Williams stated.
Williams did not outright deny that Jon Snow is coming back but she does mention that there is going to be a twist while also stating he isn't exactly alive. This has fans speculating whether or not he will now undergo a new identity, perhaps now as Jon Stark, given that his old self has died and he is now reborn as a different person.
Other rumors point out he may be known now as Azor Ahai reborn, the hero that the Lady Melisandre (Carice van Houten) believed Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane) to be.
A report from TVGuide points out that showrunner and co-creator Dan Weiss previously stated "Dead is dead" in reference to Jon Snow and it is likely that this means the Jon Snow fans have grown accustomed to is gone and that the character who is brought back to life is someone different, such as the aformentioned Azor Ahai.
"Game of Thrones" season 6 will premiere this April 24.
