I was literally in the right place at the right time even though it was a comedy casting.
So I was quite relaxed because I thought I never had a chance.
So I was very lucky.
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And from there on, I was considered for other dramas and have continued in comedy as well.
I think I did really well in season 6 though.
I was thrilled that I had loads to do last year.
Maybe less is more?
I’m really lucky to get what I’m given in such a packed show.
They’re really men of their word, what they said was going to happen has happened.
But when I do, it’s really nice.
First, they have to check because they never know for sure it’s me.
Then they ask for a picture, but they’re really nice.
Maybe they ask for a spoiler.
It’s very exciting when it happens.
They say I’ve made their day, but I think they’ve made my day!
It actually works both ways.
Let’s talk about “Stormborn” and “The Queen’s Justice.”
First the former: What was it like shooting that cabin scene with Indira Varma?I loved it!
Indira is one of the sexiest people, we had a lovely time.
Indira and I were quite fearless, we just went for it.
Actually, initially, in that scene, it was meant to be her kissing Alfie.
Then it [changed].
It wasn’t directed that we would kiss.
It just seemed like something we should do.
We led it, very much so.
And who wouldn’t want to kiss Indira?
I mean, come on!
And the crew is like, “Um, should we just go?
“It was filmed on a rig at Titanic Studios.
It can only take so much weight so only a few people were let on board.
So we were very much on our own on the ship, the three of us.
The magic of TV.
We rehearse our fight sequences very slowly in a clean tidy environment with no costumes.
It’s very easy.
Pilou and I worked together carefully to check that we didn’t hurt one another.
Yara’s just willing him, “No, no, stay with me.”
It’s just so heartbreaking!
and being dragged through the streets on a leash by Euron.Yeah, she’s just being humiliated.
My reaction to that was he could have done something far sicker to her.
It’s quite tame to just drag her through the streets for a man of Euron’s psychopathy.
I didn’t really overthink it, it just seemed like an appropriate thing for him to do.
Euron’s gotta get his comeuppance.
Is it possible we’ll never see Yara again either?I hope Theon will come and rescue her.
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