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Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams "accidentally leaked a spoiler" about when Arya Stark dies in Season 8 on The Tonight Show last night. She even asked host Jimmy Fallon to delete the footage and worried that the audience would tweet about it. Turns out, it was an April Fools joke.
Why was Tywin on Arya's list? ›
Nevertheless, Tywin was on Arya's kill list for his being at war with and leading the charge against her brother. Tywin eventually met his end at the hands of his son Tyrion, who murdered Tywin with a crossbow for sleeping with the woman he loved and sentencing him to die.
How did Maisie Williams get into acting? ›
At the age of 12, Williams began her professional acting career by co-starring in one of the largest ensemble casts on television. She was cast as Arya Stark, the feisty young daughter of a noble family in HBO's historical fantasy drama series Game of Thrones (based on George R. R.
Why did Maisie cut her hair? ›
Yeah. I shaved my hair on camera for the show, and so that's why I debuted my buzzcut back then. I was always curious, and then I did it, and yeah." After I pointed out how much emotion is tied to our hair, Williams added: "It was such a surreal experience.
What happened to Maisie as a child? ›
Without adding much specificity, she said she had been “indoctrinated” at an early age and that she was “in a child cult.” “I get it, I was in a child cult against my mother. So I was really fighting it at the beginning, but basically my whole world flipped on its head,” Williams said.
Was Shae sleeping with Tywin the whole time? ›
It's implied that Shae was actually sleeping with Tywin before she ever slept with Tyrion, which explains Tywin's weird curiosity as to the identity of Tyrion's whore, which Tyrion specifically notes as odd, why Tywin was so willing to get in bed with Shae after Tyrion's arrest, and the incredibly vague story that ...
Was Shae a spy for Tywin all along? ›
Her hurt feelings eventually transformed into anger, which made it easy for the Lannisters to bargain for her return to serve as a fake witness. Rather than confront Tyrion directly, Shae retaliated by joining Tywin's side, knowing that it would greatly affect Tyrion's mindset.
Did Tywin know Arya was a girl? ›
He did not know she was Arya Stark. If he had the slightest suspicion, he would have taken action right away. Tywin is a sharp and merciless man. He certainly knew she was in hiding and likely a girl from a highborn family but no person would imagine that their sworn enemy (any Stark) is sitting under their nose.
How old was Arya Stark's actor in Season 1? ›
Maisie was initially cast in the role at age 12, and was 14 years old when the show's first season aired.
What is Arya Stark's real name? ›
Arya Stark is portrayed by English actress Maisie Williams in the television adaption of the book series, this being Williams' first role as an actress. Williams was chosen from among 300 actresses across England. Maisie Williams plays the role of Arya Stark in the television series.
The actress wanted to dye her hair pink because it meant that she wouldn't be able to act until it grew out. “I dyed it because I didn't want to work.” Williams told Rolling Stone. “It's a pretty good way of stopping that.
Who did Arya make love to? ›
Yes, Arya 'Milady' Stark and Gendry 'Biceps' Waters/Baratheon had sex. And all anyone could think about was whether or not Arya was old enough to do so. For many, seeing Arya undress – a character whom audiences first met as a child back in season one – was a step beyond the pale.
Does Arya have a crush on Jon? ›
until she realizes, with terror, that she has fallen in love with Jon, who is not only her half-brother but a man of the Night's Watch, sworn to celibacy. Their passion will continue to torment Jon and Arya throughout the trilogy, until the secret of Jon's true parentage is finally revealed in the last book.
Did Arya love anyone? ›
Arya met Gendry when she was fleeing King's Landing, dressed as a boy. She developed a crush on him and wanted to make Gendry part of her 'family'. Gendry was really dismayed that Arya was a highborn lady and he probably didn't believe that they would ever be part of the same world.
What happened to Maisie Williams when she was 8? ›
During this time, according to the actor, one of her school teachers flagged concerns about her home life, asking if she'd eaten breakfast to which Williams responded no and that they “don't have any breakfast,” at her house. This resulted in Williams and her siblings being taken away by her mother.
How old was Maisie Williams when she started playing Arya Stark? ›
Maisie Williams's role as Arya Stark impacted her personal identity — and it took time for her to find the right balance. The actress took on the famed Game of Thrones role at just 12 years old.
What does Maisie Williams do now? ›
Currently starring in “The New Look,” Williams plays Catherine Dior, the sister of Christian Dior. The Apple TV+ drama traces how Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Pierre Balmain and Cristóbal Balenciaga launched modern fashion while navigating the horrors of World War II.
What does Maisie Smith do now? ›
Maisie was asked to take part in the Strictly tour in 2021, where she and Max eventually became an item. It was announced that Maisie would be making her debut in musical theatre, taking part in Strictly Ballroom: The Musical, playing the role of Fran.