Cersei's big Game of Thrones season 8 moment took Lena Headey some convincing
5 years, 10 months ago

Cersei's big Game of Thrones season 8 moment took Lena Headey some convincing

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lena Headey has revealed she initially had mixed feelings about the outcome of Game of Thrones‘ penultimate episode. *Major spoilers below – you have been warned* The latest episode saw Cersei defeated by Daenerys Targaryen who burnt King’s Landing to the ground – even after Lannister forces surrendered to her. Headey told Entertainment Weekly that she was originally “mixed” on her death scene because she “.wanted her to have some big piece or fight with somebody.” However, the British star says she finally came around to the idea of the scene after long chats with Coster-Waldau. They came into the world together and now they leave together.” Recalling the scene, she said: “It’s maybe the first time that Cersei has been at peace.” Headey’s co-star Conleth Hill, who plays lord Varys, has spoken candidly about his disappointment with being sidelined over the past few seasons.

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Lena Headey says Game of Thrones made her career feel ‘harder’
1 year, 10 months ago

Lena Headey says Game of Thrones made her career feel ‘harder’

The Independent  

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35 greatest TV villains of all time, from Game of Thrones’ Cersei Lannister to Deadwood’s Al Swearengen
3 years, 8 months ago

35 greatest TV villains of all time, from Game of Thrones’ Cersei Lannister to Deadwood’s Al Swearengen

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau disagrees with Lena Headey over Lannisters' death scene
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau disagrees with Lena Headey over Lannisters' death scene

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones season 8: Backlash to HBO show branded 'silly' by Jaime Lannister actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Backlash to HBO show branded 'silly' by Jaime Lannister actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

The Independent  

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Lena Headey says "Game of Thrones" cut "traumatizing" scene of Cersei’s miscarriage
5 years, 9 months ago

Lena Headey says "Game of Thrones" cut "traumatizing" scene of Cersei’s miscarriage

Salon  

One of the biggest complaints made about the final season of “Game of Thrones” was that the writers completely wasted series MVP Lena Headey. “It never made it in, and I kind of loved doing that because I thought it would have served her differently.” Headey filmed the scene for the show’s controversial penultimate episode, “The Bells,” the same installment …

Game of Thrones: Lena Headey reveals major Cersei scene scrapped from season 8
5 years, 9 months ago

Game of Thrones: Lena Headey reveals major Cersei scene scrapped from season 8

The Independent  

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Lena Headey says Game of Thrones deleted a major Cersei scene that would have explained everything
5 years, 9 months ago

Lena Headey says Game of Thrones deleted a major Cersei scene that would have explained everything

Hindustan Times  

Game of Thrones season 8 came with more lows than highs with the show ending its run with its worst rated season ever. However, Lena Headey -- the actor who played Cersei -- has now revealed that it would all have made sense had Game of Thrones showrunners not decided to delete an all-important scene. Game of Thrones decided to …

Lena Headey reveals she was 'gutted' by Cersei's death on Game Of Thrones and wanted 'better death'
5 years, 9 months ago

Lena Headey reveals she was 'gutted' by Cersei's death on Game Of Thrones and wanted 'better death'

Daily Mail  

Cersei Lannister has been regarded as one of the best ever TV villains, she was ruthless, prideful, murderous and power hungry. Lena Headey, 45, who spent eight years playing Cersei on HBO's mega hit Game of Thrones, agreed. Need better: Lena Headey, 45, who spent eight years playing Cersei on HBO's mega hit Game of Thrones, on Sunday she revealed …

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey ‘wanted a better death’ for Cersei Lannister, says she was ‘gutted’ by the end
5 years, 9 months ago

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey ‘wanted a better death’ for Cersei Lannister, says she was ‘gutted’ by the end

Hindustan Times  

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey says she has some complaints about the way her character Cersei Lannister met her death and she hopes to share her concerns with showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss over a drink soon. Headey's Cersei was crushed by falling masonry along with her brother/lover Jaime in the penultimate episode of the show, which had …

Lena Headey admits she 'wanted a better death' for Cersei on Game of Thrones
5 years, 9 months ago

Lena Headey admits she 'wanted a better death' for Cersei on Game of Thrones

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones cast is as disappointed with season 8 as you are and they are saying it openly
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones cast is as disappointed with season 8 as you are and they are saying it openly

Hindustan Times  

Like clockwork, a Game of Thrones cast member has publicly expressed their frustration with the final season immediately after a major turning point for their character. Conleth Hill, who played Lord Varys in the hit HBO show, has said that ‘the last couple seasons weren’t my favourite’. Hill joins the likes of Lena Headey, Gwendoline Christie and several other actors …

Game of Thrones: Lena Headey shares her thoughts on Missandei — 'Didn’t like that day up there'
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones: Lena Headey shares her thoughts on Missandei — 'Didn’t like that day up there'

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Game of Thrones actor Nathalie Emmanuel who plays Missandei replied to Headey’s post saying, “Thank you Lena! But recently, Headey shared an image with Nathalie Emmanuel, who played Missandei in Game of Thrones, confessing how difficult it was for her to kill off Emmanuel’s character. In an Instagram post, Headey wrote of Emmanuel’s portrayal of Missandei, “You represented hope and …

Lena Headey on playing Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones: Got to admire the survivor that she is
5 years, 10 months ago

Lena Headey on playing Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones: Got to admire the survivor that she is

Firstpost  

Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers from Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 For our full coverage on Game of Thrones season 8, Cersei Lannister is perhaps one of the most formidable anti-heroines to have been created in the history of television. As the penultimate episode of the HBO fantasy saga drew to a close, ending with the death …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5: Twitter reacts to Cersei's arc in episode 5 of HBO series
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5: Twitter reacts to Cersei's arc in episode 5 of HBO series

Firstpost  

Cersei was a complex character, right from the beginning, what happens to her in the penultimate episode, a little underwhelming. Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers from Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5. For our full coverage on Game of Thrones season 8, Cersei Lannister, one of the most spectacular anti-heroines of television, has bit the dust. The penultimate …

Game of Thrones season 8: Fans criticise writers for 'humanising' Cersei to 'vilify' Daenerys
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Fans criticise writers for 'humanising' Cersei to 'vilify' Daenerys

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The penultimate episode of Game of Thrones has left many fans …

Game of Thrones season 8: Nathalie Emmanuel says Missandei's episode 4 moment will have 'scary' consequences for Cersei
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Nathalie Emmanuel says Missandei's episode 4 moment will have 'scary' consequences for Cersei

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The character, first introduced in season three as a slave who was later freed by …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4: Arya’s decision is a callback to season one
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4: Arya’s decision is a callback to season one

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 preview: Daenerys Targaryen prepares to face her deadliest nemesis
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 preview: Daenerys Targaryen prepares to face her deadliest nemesis

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In the preview of episode 5 in Game of Thrones season 8, a vulnerable Daenerys faces a seemingly indomitable Cersei. Disclaimer: This article contains massive spoilers from Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4. As Daenerys Targaryen seemingly struggles to get her stronghold in the Last War, Cersei Lannister shrewdly strips Khaleesi of her aids. Tyrion’s job as the Queen’s …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4 photos reveal how Arya is doing after huge Night King moment
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4 photos reveal how Arya is doing after huge Night King moment

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones season 8: Lena Headey praises Arya after episode 3 Night King moment
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Lena Headey praises Arya after episode 3 Night King moment

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones season 8: After Battle of Winterfell ends, Twitterati predict Cersei's fate with hilarious memes
5 years, 11 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: After Battle of Winterfell ends, Twitterati predict Cersei's fate with hilarious memes

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Fans are predicting that Cersei could be they greed-eyed one who is murdered by Arya Stark in the upcoming episode of Game of Thrones season 8 See our full coverage on Game of Thrones here. Disclaimer : The following article contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 8 episode 3 With the impending threat of complete extinction of the human …

Game of Thrones season 8: Lena Headey reveals she was initially against doing Cersei's scene with Euron in episode 1
5 years, 11 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Lena Headey reveals she was initially against doing Cersei's scene with Euron in episode 1

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Lena Headey explained that once she had agreed to do the scene in Game of Thrones’ latest episode, she was continuously telling herself that since Cersei would refuse to fall and lose, it was the ultimate act of sacrifice, which would lead her to her supposed victory. “I kept saying, ‘She wouldn’t, she wouldn’t, that she would keep fighting,’ but …

Game of Thrones actor Lena Headey says she was against Cersei-Euron sex scene: ‘She wouldn’t, she would keep fighting’
5 years, 11 months ago

Game of Thrones actor Lena Headey says she was against Cersei-Euron sex scene: ‘She wouldn’t, she would keep fighting’

Hindustan Times  

Game of Thrones actor Lena Headey has expressed misgivings about the sex scene that took place between her character, Cersei Lannister, and Euron Greyjoy in the season eight opener, Winterfell. Game of Thrones season 8 premiere had a sex scene between Lena Headey’s Cersei Lannister and Piloe Asbaek’s Euron Greyjoy. “I kept saying, ‘She wouldn’t, she wouldn’t, that she would …

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey aka Cersei reacts to the backlash on her nude scene
5 years, 11 months ago

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey aka Cersei reacts to the backlash on her nude scene

India Today  

Actor Lena Headey, who portrays the character of Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones is being trolled, following her nude scene in the HBO hit. "Some people thought I was less of an actress as I used a body double," Headey recalled. Expressing sadness over the end of the much-awaited series, Headey said she will miss the show, but would …

'Game of Thrones' star Lena Headey 'heartbroken'
5 years, 11 months ago

'Game of Thrones' star Lena Headey 'heartbroken'

The Quint  

New York, April 4 Actress Lena Headey has admitted she was "heartbroken" as she couldn't attend the New York premiere of "Game of Thrones" because of illness. The actress, 45, took to Instagram on Wednesday to explain to fans why she wasn't going to be on the red carpet at the event at Radio City Music Hall with her co-stars, …

Game of Thrones: Lena Headey confesses she broke down during the last day of filming HBO series
6 years ago

Game of Thrones: Lena Headey confesses she broke down during the last day of filming HBO series

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Lena Headey shared the last memories of her Game of Thrones shoot, stating that she was ‘devastated’ once she wrapped up her schedule. As the HBO series Game of Thrones draws to an end with its eighth and final season this year, Lena Headey aka Cersei Lannister confessed that she had broken down after her last day of filming. Headey …

Lena Headey 'Broke Down In Tears' After Wrapping 'Game Of Thrones'
6 years ago

Lena Headey 'Broke Down In Tears' After Wrapping 'Game Of Thrones'

Huff Post  

Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister on "Game of Thrones." HBO “I didn’t think I was going to be emotional,” Lena Headey told me when I asked her how it felt to bid farewell to the deliciously deceitful character who made her a household name. Since 2011, the actress has been playing the role of evil queen Cersei Lannister on HBO’s …

Game of Thrones season 8 will 'surprise at every turn' says Lena Heady
6 years, 1 month ago

Game of Thrones season 8 will 'surprise at every turn' says Lena Heady

The Independent  

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Will Cersei end Game of Thrones season 8 on the Iron Throne? Here’s Lena Headey’s answer
6 years, 2 months ago

Will Cersei end Game of Thrones season 8 on the Iron Throne? Here’s Lena Headey’s answer

Hindustan Times  

British star Lena Headey says she got “really emotional” on the final day of filming Game of Thrones. Will Cersei Lannister ascend to the Iron Throne in Game of Thrones season 8? In answer to Kimmel’s question whether Cersei will end Game of Thrones season 8 by ascending on the Iron Throne, Headey said, “Someone has to.” Headey said on …

Game of Thrones: Cersei actor discusses meeting Daenerys during finale, mentions prophecy
7 years, 6 months ago

Game of Thrones: Cersei actor discusses meeting Daenerys during finale, mentions prophecy

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Cersei actor Lena Headey discussed what was going through the Mad …

Game of Thrones' Lena Headey reads The Bachelor insults in the style of Cersei Lannister
9 years, 2 months ago

Game of Thrones' Lena Headey reads The Bachelor insults in the style of Cersei Lannister

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As part of her day job, Lena Headey is used to …

"Game of Thrones" star on Cersei’s horrifying Walk of Shame: "She's either going to die, or these lessons are going to help her in some way"
9 years, 9 months ago

"Game of Thrones" star on Cersei’s horrifying Walk of Shame: "She's either going to die, or these lessons are going to help her in some way"

Salon  

Last night, Cersei Lannister — hair shorn, stripped naked, head encrusted with blood — was led on a brutal, Medieval-style walk of shame through King’s Landing, as angry onlookers screamed insults at her and pelted her with garbage. Talking to Entertainment Weekly, actress Lena Headey opened up about filming the grueling scene, which reportedly took four days to shoot and …

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey shares her struggle with grief following divorce
10 years ago

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey shares her struggle with grief following divorce

Daily Mail  

She's known for portraying formidable queen regent Cersei Lannister on HBO smash hit Game of Thrones. Scroll down for video Sharing her story: Game of Thrones star Lena Headey discussed struggling with 'massive grief' following her divorce and suffering with depression in the April 2015 issue of More Magazine The way it was: Lena finalized her divorce from ex-husband Peter …

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