Game of Thronesactor on his surprise return: 'It was a big shock'

You might have also expected Arya’s long-lost Nymeria the direwolf to return (she did too).

It was a really big shock.

I wasn’t expecting to be coming back at all.

What was your reaction to getting that call?I was confused.

I didn’t know why they needed me, to be honest.

I only recently just watched all the episodes.

I hadn’t seen any of it.

You hadn’t seen any ofGame of Thrones?

But you’re inGame of Thrones!No.

In England, it’s on Sky Atlantic and I didn’t have Sky.

So I actually never watched it.

But I’ve caught up on it now.

But then you see it and it’s another level.

I assume they swore you to silence about coming back?

Because even the online rumor mill has been silent about this.Yeah.

They even gave me a code name on the emails.

I really couldn’t believe it.

I didn’t see any need for it, especially after watching it.

I was like, “What could they want with Hot Pie?”

It’s like a perfect little Hot Pie scene.

I’ve always thought Hot Pie is arguably the show’s luckiest character.

It’s nice to be a lighter character in a really dark series.

When people recognize you what do they say?I don’t often get recognized anymore.

I did up to season 3.

But to be honest I don’t go out that much!

I was just about to say we’re no longer immature but we both still are!

Do you hope to come back again for the final season?I’d be happy to come back.

But if not, that’s good as well.