The show called "Game of Thrones" is not just a show that presents a phenomenon-level situation like this. The stories behind it, as well as the various anecdotes of the actors, also have wonderful qualities, and are even more unexpected than the fictional Westeros continent.
The huge contrast between the characters and the actors
The portrayal of many actors in the play is obviously different from the real situation. The actor Thomas Brod, who played Bran's pale and thin 13-year-old friend Jojen Reed, was already 23 years old at the time of the actual filming, a full ten years older than the character. Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa, has red hair in the play, which is consistent with the characteristics of the Tully family in the original book. However, her natural hair color in life is actually blonde, and she has to dye her hair before every filming.
The actors’ secret connections
There are many interesting personal relationships hidden in the cast of the series. Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion, and Lena Headey, who plays Cersei, were friends for many years before taking on the filming of this series. It is said that Peter once told the producers He strongly recommended Linna, which helped her get the key role of Cersei. In addition, Oona Chaplin, who plays Robb Stark's late wife Taelia, is the granddaughter of the comedy master Charlie Chaplin. Such an identity often surprises the audience.
Unexpected acting experience
There are many actors in the play with impressive past works. Mark Addy, who plays King Robert, had a comedic performance in the nude in the movie "Get Out" in his early years, which was in huge contrast to his image of a majestic king in the play. Iain Glen, who plays Jorah Mormont, is the son of young Tom Riddle, who played Voldemort as a child in the Harry Potter films.
Challenges and anecdotes on the set
The production process of the series was filled with many challenges, and there were some extremely bloody scenes that even the actors themselves could not bear. According to sources, after filming a fierce battle scene, Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys, suffered from strong physical discomfort and kept vomiting. In addition, the crew was very creative in creating props. For example, the "horse heart" eaten by Khal Drogo was actually a prop weighing about three pounds and made of special materials. Its texture was described as similar to gummy bears.
An unexpected intertwining with reality
This series often intersects with the real world in unexpected ways. In some scenes in the first season, sharp-eyed viewers noticed a prop head that looked particularly similar to the then former US President George W. Bush. This discovery was later indirectly confirmed by the props master and caused a discussion at the time. In addition, Peter Vaughan, who plays Maester Aemon of the Night's Watch, also has poor eyesight in real life, which is consistent with the role of the blind maester in the play.
The mutual shaping of actors and works
A large number of actors became well-known to audiences around the world through this series. Maisie Williams, who played Arya, was only 14 years old at the time. It was the first time in her life that she participated in the filming of a TV series. Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow, also played Ben Ben in "Love Actually". The little boy looking for his lover at the airport is very different from his subsequent image of a deep and tenacious night watchman. Many actors had not read the original novel before filming started. They were worried that not knowing the character's background would affect their performance. However, in the end, they all successfully created a classic with the script and the director's guidance.
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