Why Maisie Williams Resented Playing Game of Thrones' Arya Stark
Game of Thrones actor Maisie Williams has admitted that she grew to resent her character while growing up on the series. Game of Thrones is the HBO series that ran for eight seasons between 2011 and 2019 and redefined fantasy television. The series, based upon the novels by George R. R. Martin and adapted for television by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, tells the epic tale of nine noble families who fight for control over the Seven Kingdoms, all while an ancient foe is slowly returning in the north. Upon its release, Game of Thrones became one of the most-watched television shows of its time, and saw critical acclaim throughout its run (except for the final two seasons), winning a total of fifty-nine Primetime Emmys over the years.
One of Game of Throne's defining features is its massive cast of characters. The series saw many, many characters take on recurring roles throughout the story, and with the show's tendency to constantly kill off and introduce new characters, a huge number of actors found themselves in the spotlight for appearing on Game of Thrones. This, of course, included Williams, who received a lot of attention for playing fan-favorite character Arya Stark on the series. Williams was only twelve years old when she was cast in Game of Thrones, which led to her growing up on the show.
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In a recent interview with GQ, Williams has discussed her experience growing up in Game of Thrones' spotlight. For Williams, while she enjoyed being on the show, she has stated that she began to resent Arya when she started to become older. She felt that due to her role in the show, she «couldn't express» who she was becoming. Williams has
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