Game Of Thrones: 10 Scenes Actors Hated Filming
Turns out filming torture scenes takes a toll.
Despite the negative response to the final season, Game of Thrones is still considered by fans and critics to be one of the greatest shows of all time, and it’s easy to see why.
From the humble beginnings of the first season, the show grew into a worldwide phenomenon, gripping its audience with high production values, riveting storylines, and nuanced character arcs. Given such popularity, the central cast were launched into the public eye and soon became global megastars.
But their time on the show wasn’t always easy. In fact, many cast members went through a lot of turmoil when creating Game of Thrones. There were plenty of scenes that took a physical toll on the cast due to freezing temperatures, awkward positions, and painful blunders. Other scenes, meanwhile, proved to be emotionally draining due to their disturbing content.
Indeed, after almost a decade’s worth of filming, certain actors have grim memories of their time on set. And whilst the colossal success of the show more than made up for the pain they had to endure, performing these scenes was still a hateful experience for them.
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.