Game Of Thrones: 10 Scenes Actors Hated Filming

10. The Baptism Of Euron Greyjoy – Pilou Asbæk

Midway through the sixth season, the Ironborn must decide who will take the Salt Throne in the wake of King Balon’s death. Theon argues that his sister Yara should take the throne, but this proposal is denied when Euron, their wicked uncle, gains the support of the Ironborn.

Whilst Theon and Yara flee the Iron Islands, Euron goes through a baptism in which he is drowned and dragged back to the shore before he splutters his way back to life. It’s a grim tradition amongst the Ironborn, and Pilou Asbæk did not enjoy filming it.

Asbæk was routinely plunged headfirst into freezing saltwater whilst simultaneously keeping his eyes and mouth open at all times. Matters weren’t helped by the gloating faces of his co-stars, who found Asbæk’s prolonged discomfort rather amusing.

You’d think such a simple scene wouldn’t take too long to film. But unfortunately for Asbæk, he had to endure this cycle of pain for two days.