Reflecting upon the extraordinary lives of these Game of Thrones stars, I am utterly astounded by their diverse journeys since gracing our screens as characters from the Seven Kingdoms. From Alfie Allen, whose family tree is as intricate as the politics of Westeros, to Jason Momoa, who has become a household name as Aquaman, each actor’s post-GOT career is a testament to their talent and resilience.
Game of Thrones’ winter may be over, but a new one is coming.
In fact, George R.R. Martin, the mastermind behind the Emmy-winning series, has hinted at a fresh collaboration with Maisie Williams, known for her role as Arya Stark in the show.
On his personal site, “Not A Blog,” the 76-year-old shared accounts of a visit to London this past summer, where he held a significant encounter with the famous actor from “Book of Love.
Martin posted on the 10th of November that he had a gathering with Maisie Williams over pizza and pasta, discussing various topics. However, he prefers not to disclose those details just yet, as he doesn’t want to jinx anything. It could turn out to be quite exciting!
As a diehard fan, I couldn’t help but feel my heart racing when the fantasy maestro dropped a tantalizing hint about his upcoming work. Interestingly, he had earlier shared some insights into the development of the Game of Thrones spin-offs.
In a post on his website in 2022, Martin expressed that the alterations at HBO Max have affected him undeniably. He pointed out the reasons for the silence in his world, adding that some changes are progressing more rapidly than others, which is typical of the development process.
But despite the long wait, Martin emphasized that something would be coming around the bend.
He added, “Nothing has been approved so far, but we’re optimistic – perhaps it will happen soon.” He also mentioned, “A few projects have been temporarily paused, but I wouldn’t say they’re gone forever. A project can just as easily be taken off the shelf and brought back to life as it can be placed on it.
In the period following the finale of the series (2011-2019) where Maisie shared screen time with Sophie Turner, Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, and Kit Harington, she has been exploring her identity beyond Arya, the character with whom she had a strong connection.
The individual shared with The Sunday Times in February that for quite some time they had been feeling lost and knew it, unable to define their personal identity during this period which caused significant discomfort. However, now they expressed a sense of greater comfort and ease within themselves.
Over the past half-decade since we bid farewell to the captivating world of Game of Thrones, it’s been an intriguing journey indeed! Although rumors swirl about a potential return to Westeros, let’s take a peek at what our beloved actors have been accomplishing in their real-life adventures.
Before appearing as Jon Snow, the character known as Kit Harington, had previously performed on stage in a production of “War Horse” at the National Theatre.
During his audition for the part of the Stark siblings’ honorary brother, Harington shared with W Magazine an amusing tale: “I had a shiner. The previous night I had a brawl at McDonald’s…with a fellow. It’s possible that the man who hit me might have contributed to me landing the role!
Although Jon was crucial to the series, the shocking and short-lived demise of his character in season five affected the actor deeply, causing him to express difficulty coping afterwards.
At that point, I began my therapy journey, opening up conversations with others. I was experiencing a great sense of vulnerability and found it challenging to communicate with anyone.
Over time, I found myself fully acknowledging the immense value that both I and Jon brought to the series. At last, I could let go of the self-doubt and say, “It took me years to stop telling myself, ‘I’m the weakest link in this show.’
Apart from appearing once more in plays such as True West, Henry V, and Slave Play, making an entrance in The Eternals for Marvel Cinematic Universe, and gracing the screens of HBO’s Industry, the London-born actor tied the knot with his Game of Thrones co-star (before the sister drama) Rose Leslie back in 2018.
As I expressed to GQ, I owe so much to that extraordinary series, but beyond all else, I’m eternally grateful for bringing her into my life.
The private pair share two children, a son born in 2021 and a daughter who arrived in 2023.
During her audition for the role of Jon’s Wildling lover Ygritte, the actress from Downton Abbey approached the opportunity with a certain level of unfamiliarity, as she wasn’t fully aware of the scale and popularity of the series.
She confessed during an interview that she walked into the audition without proper preparation. She hadn’t familiarized herself with the show, not even having watched the first season. The magnitude of the situation wasn’t clear to her at the time. If she had understood the extent of the pressure, she believes she wouldn’t have made it past the initial round. In a way, she was fortunate to be ignorant in the beginning.
Although Ygritte’s tenure on the series spanned just two seasons, her influence on Jon Snow, as well as Kit Harington, remained significant and enduring.
In his opinion, we really clicked during our time working together, and he particularly cherishes the first day we filmed together as his most memorable moment on set.
Following her departure from Game of Thrones, Leslie shifted to the cast of The Good Fight, a spin-off of The Good Wife. She also made an unexpected appearance during Kit Harington’s debut as host on Saturday Night Live, playfully heckling him from the audience. Furthermore, she landed leading roles in films such as The Time Traveler’s Wife and Death on the Nile on the big screen.
And, see above, she shares two children with her husband.
Similar to the character Daenerys Targaryen, portrayed by Emilia Clarke, who honed her skills on the set as her character’s influence grew and became the central focus of the series, earning four Emmy nomination along the way.
Daenerys Targaryen, the Lady of Dragons, gained such immense popularity that Beyoncé, the Mother of Blue Ivy, approached her once and exclaimed, “Wow, what a pleasure to meet you! I truly believe you are extraordinary.
Prior to the airing of GOT‘s last season in 2019, Clarke disclosed in a New Yorker article that she had experienced two aneurysms following the filming of the show’s first season and underwent brain surgery at the age of 24.
She expressed that the transformative television series had an extraordinary impact on her – to the point where she could say it quite literally saved her life. The family portrayed in the series, along with the show itself, were instrumental in her salvation, and Daenerys Targaryen, or Khaleesi, Mother of Dragons, undoubtedly played a significant role in this rescue.
Following Jon Snow’s actions that concluded Daenerys’ dominating reign on the series finale, Clarke has gone on to appear in the emotional rollercoaster movie “Last Christmas” and portray Nina in a West End staging of Chekhov’s play “The Seagull.
At only fourteen years old, Sophie Turner secured her initial onscreen role by trying out for the character of Sansa Stark during a high school lunch break, ultimately landing the part in the series.
Through her convincing performances as the tormented yet victorious Sansa, Turner managed to persuade her real-life parents to take in Zunji, the canine who played her on-screen direwolf, Lady.
In real life, she had a crush on Justin Bieber which influenced how she portrayed Sansa’s feelings for the unforgivable Joffrey Baratheon. However, in 2019, she got married to Joe Jonas instead. Interestingly, her sister-like figure from the Stark family, Maisie Williams, was one of her bridesmaids.
Turner and Jonas parted ways in September 2023, however they have two lovely daughters together, named Willa and Delphine. Notably, the actress is currently in a relationship with British actor Peregrine Pearson.
After her long reign on Game of Thrones ended, Turner primarily concentrated on family matters. However, she made a comeback to television in the 2022 true crime drama The Staircase and appeared in the 2024 ITV series titled Joan, following her role as the titular villain in Dark Phoenix (2019’s X-Men installment).
Regarding Joffrey, an old character played by the talented Irish actor Jack Gleeson, he delivered an outstanding performance portraying the arrogant, entitled prince, who later became a king seeking a bride, and eventually another one.
Following Joffrey’s passing by poison in 2014, Gleeson temporarily halted his acting career to complete his education at Trinity College Dublin. There, he established the Collapsing Horse Theatre Company along with a few of his friends.
I’ve made a comeback to the small screen, appearing on Sex Education and The Famous Five, and I have numerous upcoming projects in my pipeline. One of them is Safe Harbor, which stars Game of Thrones alumnus Alfie Allen.
On the personal front, Gleeson married actress Róisín O’Mahony in 2022.
12-year-old aspiring dancer Williams found herself without prior exposure to “Game of Thrones,” as it was her second audition that presented this opportunity.
She stated in an HBO interview, “The show has been much like a school for me, shaping me into who I am today.” She added, “Gaining such strong self-assurance, I can truly say that confidence is something I’ve developed from being part of the series and portraying Arya.
However, living under public scrutiny wasn’t straightforward for Williams. In an episode of the Happy Place podcast hosted by Fearne Cotton, she admitted, “I went through a lot of profound realizations where I felt I wasn’t truly content and couldn’t hide my discomfort anymore.
Following her time on GOT, Williams expressed a desire to pursue projects that ignite her passion instead of fulfilling others’ expectations.
She’s appeared in the spin-off of X-Men titled The New Mutants, the U.K. series Two Weeks to Live and Pistol, and portrayed Christian Dior’s spirited sibling in the Apple TV+ series set during World War II, The New Look.
In terms of her personal life, Williams had been dating race car driver Ollie Jackson for several years before transitioning into a relationship with Reuben Selby, which lasted until 2023. Their separation was significant enough that she labeled it as the “conclusion of an era” on Instagram.
At the tender age of 10, Wright was chosen to portray Bran Stark (also known as the Three-Eyed Raven and Bran the Broken, King of Westeros). While living in the English countryside, he found that the soccer club was too chilly for his liking. He shared this on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Given this situation, he wondered about other options and ultimately decided to join the drama club instead.
Apart from enduring the cold, his journey to graduate from university in 2017 was quite challenging, all while he was poised for success on the most renowned global stage.
Beyond the constant focus he received, he shared with Esquire U.K., “I found it difficult to unwind, socialize, or even enjoy a drink, as people would remark, ‘I spotted Bran and he seemed intoxicated.’
He dropped out early, not least due to his intense shooting schedule, but returned to college in 2019 to study neuroscience.
Despite dedicating over half his lifetime to the series known as GOT, he expressed in an essay for The Hollywood Reporter in 2019, “It’s remarkable that people cherish the small role I played within it, and that’s truly something extraordinary.
He has since appeared in the 2021 sci-fi thriller Voyagers.
Apart from Sean Bean, who portrayed the noble Ned Stark (for a single season), Peter Dinklage stands as the sole original cast member who was directly recruited instead of having to audition, thus landing the role of Tyrion Lannister.
In a HBO interview, the star of ‘Station Agent’ expressed his initial reluctance when he learned about a fantasy show considering him, saying something along the lines of, “Ewww, no!” Given my size, I typically don’t fancy myself for roles in fantastical settings. As an actor, I prefer to bring real-life characters to life, and the realm of fantasy often overshadows that aspect. This opportunity was exactly the opposite.
He ultimately won a record four Emmys for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Ever since Game of Thrones wrapped up, I’ve been thrilled to see Peter Dinklage’s continued success! He’s truly shone in films like Cyrano, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and Unfrosted. Not only that, but his voice talents have graced Rick and Morty and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts too! It’s an exciting era for any fan like me who adores his work!
Outside the limelight, he is a father to a daughter born in 2011 and a son born in 2017, both with his wife, theater director Erica Schmidt. Notably, she penned the stage version of Cyrano, which was later transformed into his 2021 movie production.
In a natural and easy-to-read manner, the sentence could be rephrased as follows: Lena Headey’s good friend, Dinklage, suggested the actress from 300 for the role of Tyrion’s ruthless sister Cersei Lannister. The key changes made include replacing “recommended” with “suggested,” simplifying “good friend” to just “friend,” and using “ruthless” instead of “tyrannical.
In the course of her reign as a cunning queen regent, Headey experienced a divorce and child custody dispute with musician Peter Loughran in 2012. During this process, he disclosed her reported $1 million per episode salary from Game of Thrones when requesting spousal support. They share a son named Wylie, who was born in March 2010.
2015 marked the birth of Teddy, Headey’s daughter, with director and longtime friend Dan Cadan. They tied the knot in 2018.
In 2019, she described her time on “GOT” as “life-altering” to The Daily Beast. She said, “Playing Cersei for eight years has left a deep impression on people, and now it’s finished. That little TV show…I’m grateful for all the success it brought, and if it means that people think my acting career is over, I’m more than happy to prove them wrong.
In the same year, she took on leading roles in the movie “Fighting With My Family,” which was inspired by real events, and has since then lent her voice for various projects and made appearances in shows like “White House Plumbers” and “Beacon 23.
Previously, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau starred in the brief run of NBC’s series “New Amsterdam,” but later secured the part of the charming character, Jaime Lannister, known as the Kingslayer.
In an interview, Waldau shared that joining the series felt like becoming a playful pup. He further explained that Belfast taught him to stride with confidence and happiness, and he emerges from this journey improved as an individual.
When the moment arrived to bid farewell to the series, the Danish actor confessed that he was taken aback by his own feelings. He tried hard to remain composed, telling himself repeatedly, “It’s just a job, it’s just a job,” but as they began discussing their time together, he found himself welling up. As he explained to Esquire Singapore, “I can’t quite explain it, but I think I might have had a bit of dust in my eye.
After his role in “GOT,” Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has been seen in movies such as “The Silencing,” “Against the Ice,” and “The Flash.” Additionally, he acted alongside Jennifer Garner in the 2023 Apple TV+ thriller “The Last Thing He Told Me.” This series was renewed for a second season in March 2024.
Since 1998, Sascha Nukâka Motzfeldt and his wife have been living mainly to the north of Copenhagen, along with their two daughters and their family pets.
Upon stepping into the role of Brienne of Tarth in the second season of “Game of Thrones,” I, Gwendoline Christie, was taken aback by the online community voicing their dissent over my physical appearance not aligning with the description of the character as portrayed in George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels. This unexpected feedback made me reflect on how deeply rooted stereotypes about women in powerful roles can be, even within a highly-acclaimed series like this one.
In 2019, she shared with Variety that Brienne made her look closely at aspects of herself she thought should be hidden, parts society suggested weren’t acceptable. She felt ashamed to acknowledge her androgyny, strength, masculinity, thoughts on female empowerment, gender politics, and the discrepancies in her body and face. However, delving into the character compelled her to face these issues head-on, which has turned out to be a valuable experience for her.
Christie has been consistently appearing both on stage for a National Theatre Production of “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” and on screen as principal Larissa Weems in Tim Burton’s “Wednesday.” Additionally, she has established herself as an engaging figure at red carpet events and during Fashion Weeks in various cities.
Since the year 2013, Christie has been in a relationship with the British fashion designer Giles Deacon. Over these years, he’s designed many of her most memorable red-carpet gowns, often referring to her as an extraordinary source of inspiration, or “a fantastic muse.
Quiet individuals often turn out to be the most remarkable, as demonstrated by Samwell Tarly, who is not only intelligent and faithful but also courageous in his own unique way, proving to be a beacon of guidance within the world of Game of Thrones.
After the conclusion of the show, this classically-trained English actor has appeared on British series like “Urban Myths” and Australian drama “North Shore”, as well as on Netflix’s production titled “The Three Body Problem“, a new series from the creators of “Game of Thrones”, specifically David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
In addition, Bradley was featured in the 2022 sci-fi thriller “Moonfall” alongside Halle Berry and Jennifer Lopez in their romantic comedy titled “Marry Me.
He shared with Oxford’s paper Cherwell his thoughts on his time on Game of Thrones, stating, “Professionally, being entrusted with such a show is a sign of approval for one’s acting abilities. Despite any negative criticism, it was an overwhelming experience that consumed us entirely. Now, we aim to demonstrate our versatility and prove that we are capable of more, but even if this role defines your career, it still represents a successful one.
However, with his extensive experience under his belt, he remarked, “Fortunately for us, there wasn’t a single individual with a negative disposition or harmful vibes among our entire group. That’s quite unusual.
Nathalie Emmanuel found that cultural occurrences aligned well with her career trajectory, as she gained prominence portraying Missandei, a key figure for Daenerys, and later joined the Fast and Furious franchise, featuring in the last four films as the character Ramsey.
In addition to her work as an English actress, she appeared in the 2019 limited series “Four Weddings and a Funeral” on Amazon and stars alongside Kevin Hart in the comedy show “Die Hart”.
As a lifestyle expert, I am thrilled to share that I am privileged to be a part of the stellar cast in the upcoming epic by Francis Ford Coppola, titled “Megalopolis”. Additionally, I find myself in the action-packed thriller directed by John Woo, a modern reinterpretation of his own 1989 Hong Kong classic, “The Killer”. You can catch this exhilarating production now on Peacock.
She has been dating British actor Alex Lanipekun since 2018.
On set, Richard Madden was affectionately known as “the charming Richard,” as reported by Turner, due to the fact that he was simply such a charmer.
As it transpired, he was financially struggling as well, sharing this with Jimmy Fallon. Prior to getting the role of Robb Stark, the ill-fated King in the North, he survived on a mere $5 per day. He explained, “I had two choices: I could either purchase a meal, or a newspaper and a beer.” Typically, he would opt for the latter.
In simpler terms, Madden confessed that the infamous “Red Wedding” episode from 2013, which saw numerous deaths, such as Robb’s, was a very difficult and challenging day to work on set.
However, he subsequently clinched a Golden Globe for his character in the popular Netflix series “Bodyguard,” and has showcased his talent in significant films such as “Rocketman,” which chronicles Elton John’s life, the critically-acclaimed World War I movie “1917” and Marvel Cinematic Universe film “The Eternals.
About any matters outside of his professional work, he said in 2019 to the New York Times, “I prefer to keep my private life private.” He has never discussed his romantic relationships.
Alfie Allen’s family isn’t as intricate as Theon Greyjoy’s, but they are quite well-known: his mother is a producer, father is an actor, and his sister is Lily Allen. (This implies that David Harbour is his brother-in-law.)
However, following his standout debut in 2022, Allen found it necessary to forbid his elder brother from discussing “Game of Thrones” in public settings.
In a 2014 interview on Nova 969, Lily explained that she was forbidden to utter the initial letters of the title of the show, as Alfie had imposed strict rules upon her.
In various roles, such as those in “Harlots” and “White House Farm,” on Broadway in “Hangmen,” and portraying Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh in the independent thriller “McVeigh,” Allen delivered a chilling performance that premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.
Allen welcomed a daughter with partner Allie Teilz in October.
Jason Momoa made a significant impact by portraying the taciturn Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, and he’s kept himself busy with consistent work ever since his single season on that show.
He made his debut in the DC Universe as Aquaman, featuring in several films, including his billion-dollar-grossing solo hit from 2018, and the follow-up to that movie, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” which was originally slated for release in 2023 but got pushed back due to the pandemic.
In 2017, actor Jason Momoa tied the knot with his long-term partner Lisa Bonet, who is the mother of their two children: Lola Iolani (born in July 2007) and Nakoa-Wolf (born in December 2008). However, they revealed in 2022 that they were separating after being together for 17 years. Bonet filed for divorce in 2024.
Momoa confirmed in May 2024 via date night PDA that he’s been seeing Adria Arjona.
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