Melisandre was arguablyGame of Thrones most morally complicated character.
The act somehow broke the spell that preserved her long life.
Melisandres final sacrifice was herself.
Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO
So some of this conversation has been translated from fruit-speak for clarity.
Why read it when I can see it?
But I had a bit of a feeling it was not going to end well for me.
I was a bit emotional.
I really like that we finally know what she came for, and its the end of her journey.
I can go now, my work is done without it being really dramatic.
Its a life thats been hundreds of years thats come to an end now.
I thought probably something with fire.
I did know I was going to come back one more time as an old lady.
I expected to live a little bit longer.
But I really liked the way they ended my character.
For a long time she was hated and fair enough.
I got some points when I brought back Jon.
Can you talk about that scene with Arya?It was good.
Your characters going to kick some ass.
I thought it was a cool moment.
You also have that run in with Davos, who wants to kill Melisandre of course.
And youre like, Wait, hold that thought…That was a good moment.
Hes sort of stunned by what I say.
Because all of a sudden were all in this together.
Small enemies, small things dont matter anymore because we have to fight this one enemy.
I watched the moment being shot where she walked down the trench and joined the body pile.
I dont normally look, but I did that time.
It does look amazing.
In the end she was just done with it all?It was kind of relief.
I tried to play it with tiredness but also with relief.
I can go now.
She and Cersei would be a good combination.
Oh yes, that would have been great.I would have liked to know a bit more about her past.
Because she was a slave.
It would have been a nice moment to show she is human and connect her to to others.
As an actor its more interesting to play doubts and secrets.
She thinks [the human sacrifice] worked.
And then someone comes up to us and says that its all gone to hell.
I just remembered really loved the silent acting of thinking, Oh f!
To show that with one look.
Thats what I mean by its interesting for an actor to play secrets.
[Melisandres] whole world went upside down in that moment.
I really like that kind of stuff.
I like that hint of humor.
And the scene at the table with Stannis and his wife.
It felt like you know that scene with Jessie Pinkman at dinner table with Walter White and his wife?
InBreaking Bad, when Walt insists on Jessie staying for dinner…Theyre having this awkward dinner.
Thats a fun moment for me.
This wasnt an easy part for me at all.
Its not like me to be so sure of myself.
I had to do that speech for all the soldiers.
I got unlucky there because I get cold in the summer.
That dress was so fitted I couldnt wear anything underneath.
A lot of people bought [the performance], which is fun.
HBO is doing a prequel series.
Any thoughts on that?Story-wise, theres loads to tell.
you’ve got the option to get so much more out of this world.
I dont want to be cynical, but I believe in the right moment.
Maybe they can CGI me into a young girl.
At the same time, all good things come to an end.
[Tormund Giantsbane actor Kristofer Hivju] says youre actually another person now than when you started.
Because every seven years every cell in your body has been replaced.Right.
So this is a new start I guess.
Funny enough, Ive had some emotional moments today.
My last day [onGame of Thrones] is tomorrow.
Its that cliche of you dont know what you have until you dont have it anymore.
I do love Belfast.
Im not going to see these people anymore.
Im not going to wear this dress anymore.
Ive cursed this dress sometimes.
Ive been in weird situations in my personal life in that dress because Ive always worn the same thing.
So that dress is connected to seven years of my life.
I assume you cant keep one becauseGoTcostumes are so valuable at this point.
Theyre wanted for exhibits and museums.Yeah.
As they should be.
Theyre beautiful but impractical.
How do you think fans will react to the end of this series?I dont know.
People have had so much time to make up their own story.
I guess they become attached to something they wish or fear for.
Some will be surprised.
Above all, theyll say that its over.
Its a pretty fing unique show, lets face it.
This is freeing in a way.
you’re gonna wanna jam in life a bit.
Now Im going to try another instrument.
Youre ready to move on too, it sounds like.Im curious, tomorrow, if Im going to cry.
It wouldnt surprise me if I cry.
