Summary
- Lena Headey had a different vision for Cersei's fate in the final season of Game of Thrones, hoping for a dramatic showdown with Maisie Williams' Arya Stark.
- Headey expressed disappointment in Cersei's ultimate demise, feeling it didn't align with her vivid vision for the character's conclusion.
- While Headey understands the pressure and decisions made by the show's creators, she misses the camaraderie she shared with the Game of Thrones cast and crew.
Game of Thrones star Lena Headey shared the death scenario she had dreamed of for Cersei in the series' final season. However, the show's creators had their vision.
In the penultimate Game of Thrones episode, Headey's character, Cersei Lannister, met her tragic demise as she was tragically buried beneath a heap of rubble while attempting to flee King's Landing. The city comes under attack by Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke). Seeking refuge from the onslaught, Cersei reunites with her brother, Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), and they share a poignant embrace before their lives are abruptly ended by falling debris.
During a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Headey was questioned about her envisioned storyline for Cersei in the concluding season of HBO's Game of Thrones. She shared her desires regarding Cersei's fate, expressing her aspirations for a particular narrative. Her desire for the Game of Thrones finale was to feature a dramatic clash between Cersei and Maisie Williams' Arya Stark.
I think all of us did, to be honest, because you start trying to write the story yourself. And [Maisie Williams] and I would fantasize about a Cersei and Arya showdown; that she would come back as Jaime. That was our dream. But they made different choices.
Headey expressed her desire for a more satisfying demise for Cersei in a 2019 interview with The Guardian, expressing disappointment in the character's ultimate fate on Game of Thrones. She lamented that it didn't align with the vivid vision she had in mind for Cersei's conclusion. Headey had wished for a more dramatic and fitting farewell for her character, even proposing the idea of Cersei meeting her fate amid a fierce battle. However, when discussing the behind-the-scenes effort, Headey expressed her understanding of the decisions made by the show's creators under the intense pressure to navigate the intricate web of storylines. "Exactly, " she said. "I think, in hindsight, everybody understands that. You’re in it, and you’ve been so invested, there’s a moment of, 'Why?' But I absolutely get it."
After the conclusion of Game of Thrones, HBO introduced the prequel series House of the Dragon, a show that Headey admits she has yet to experience. When probed about whether she had seen the spin-off series or if she considered it too unconventional to watch, she responded, "Too weird. Yeah." It appears that Headey has moved on from the franchise, as she expressed that she doesn't long for the show itself. However, she deeply misses the camaraderie she shared with the Game of Thrones cast and crew she had grown close to throughout the years.
- First TV Show
- Game Of Thrones
- Latest TV Show
- House of the Dragon
- First Episode Air Date
- April 17, 2011
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- HBO Max
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- House of the Dragon
Game of Thrones, based on the Song of Ice and Fire book series by George R.R. Martin, tells the sprawling story of warring families in Westeros. This includes the Starks, the Lannisters, the Baratheons, and the Targaryens. Along with human conflicts, Westeros is also threatened by the re-emergence of dragons, and an undead enemy from beyond the Wall.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter