10 Game of Thrones Actors Whose Characters Were Killed – Where Are They Now?
Game of Thrones is full of very unexpected deaths of characters, dozens of them come and go. So, while we wait for the next season, let’s see what the actors whose time on the show is over are up to now.
Nexter.org prepared you a list of 10 ex-“Game of Thrones” actors.
Aidan Gillen
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Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish, who was played by Aidan Gillen, was murdered by Arya in front of the entire Winterfell court. After Game of Thrones, Gillen took part in 2018’s Oscar-nominated biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and also was on the 2018 movie “Maze Runner: The Death Cure.”
Natalie Dormer
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At the end of the sixth season, Margaery Tyrell’s life was over and that meant no more Natalie Dormer for the fans. As for now, the actress stars on “Picnic at Hanging Rock, ” an Amazon miniseries. She will also be the voice of a character for the new Netflix series “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,” which will come out in 2019.
Iwan Rheon
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Iwan played the psychopathic Ramsay Bolton, who was WAY beyond a “normal” villain and to everyone’s relief was finally killed at the end of season six.
In 2017, Iwan appeared on ABC’s Marvel series called “Inhumans” and will appear on a 2019 Netflix original movie called “The Dirt” as guitarist Mick Mars.
Kristian Nairn
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Hodor died protecting Bran and Meera from wights led by the Night King. But the actor Kristian Nairn has built a strong DJ career and still tours. You can catch “Rave of Thrones” at a city near you. Check out the tour dates here.
Rose Leslie
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Ygritte, played by Rose Leslie, died in Jon Snow’s arms and that was one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the whole series. As for now, Leslie is starring on CBS’s lawyer drama “The Good Fight,” a spinoff of “The Good Wife.”
Pedro Pascal
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The fans will never forget the last moments of Oberyn Martell, who died during his trial by combat fight against Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane. Now, Pascal stars on Netflix’s original series “Narcos,” and on the upcoming “Star Wars” TV series “The Mandalorian.” It is also expected that he will play the “key role” in the “Wonder Woman” sequel, which will be out in 2020.
Jack Gleeson
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King Joffrey was poisoned by Olenna and Littlefinger on the “Purple Wedding.” After “Game of Thrones” Gleeson took a break from acting. According to Vulture, he was interested in doing some “Adult Swim-style” content someday, but for now, his acting career is on hold.
Harry Lloyd
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Viserys was killed by Daenerys’s then-husband Khal Drogo on the first season. Now Lloyd stars in a new thriller series called “Counterpart,” and will take part in the final season of FX’s “Legion” as Professor X.
Sean Bean
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Ned Stark’s death was one of the most shocking ones. Now, Sean Bean stars on a TV series called “The Oath” and he also starred in “Medici: Masters of Florence.”
Oona Chaplin
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Robb Stark’s wife Talisa was killed in one of the bloodiest episodes of the series. Now Oona Chaplin stars on FX’s new historical drama series “Taboo.” She also had a small part in the HBO film “My Dinner with Hervé” and will have a role in the “Avatar” sequels.
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