The GOT series has been an enormous success and continues to generate a tremendous amount of interest. This is mainly down to the fantastic plot and actors, but it’s also due to the countless spin-offs on multiple platforms and sectors.
So whether it is movies being streamed that have tried to carry on the storyline, themed slots online, or reporting on what GOT actors have been doing since leaving the show, Game of Thrones’ cultural effect continues to echo across pop culture.
So, let’s discover where you can watch these amazing actors continue to hone their acting chops and their careers.
Bodyguard: starring Richard Madden
Bodyguard is a riveting British political thriller miniseries featuring Richard Madden (the endearing Robb Stark) as David Budd, a disturbed war veteran who now works as a police bodyguard. He’s been tasked with protecting Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes), a strong and ambitious Home Secretary whose hardline ideas contradict David’s own convictions.
This Netflix show is a must-watch. It is intense and suspenseful from the very first episode and draws you into a web of conspiracy and danger. But Madden’s part is entirely different from his GOT role – here, he’s a man struggling with PTSD and torn between his duty and his personal convictions.
New Mutants: starring Maisie Williams
New Mutants, a 2020 Marvel movie, maybe a fresh take on the superhero genre, but the role Maisie plays in it is starkly similar to the iconic Arya. Rahne, a fiercely independent young lady who struggles with her power to turn into a wolf, is played by Williams with her trademark passion and sensitivity. Though the movie didn’t see critical success, it’s a fun way to kill two hours.
Misfits: starring Iwan Rheon
Misfits is a British comedy-drama television series that aired for three seasons between 2009 and 2013. It covers the lives of five teenagers who are doing community service together, and after an eerie storm, all of them end up having supernatural powers. Iwan Rheon, best known for his frightening depiction of Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, plays Simon Bellamy, the most shy and awkward among the five, who finds out he has the ability to become invisible.
As the series progresses, Bellamy grapples with his inner darkness and the potential for violence, similar to Bolton. Frankly, Rheon’s character in Misfits is just a mischievous teen, far from the cruelty Ramsey was known for.
Last Christmas: starring Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke’s performance in Last Christmas reveals a transition in her post-Daenerys period, as she easily trades the fire and fury of her Game of Thrones character for Kate’s vulnerability and the tendency for self-destruction. Clarke easily breathes life into Kate’s character and her journey through humour, sadness, and self-discovery.
Beyond the typical romance plot, the film explores second chances, self-forgiveness, and the importance of human connection. Last Christmas is also followed by a soundtrack by the late George Michael, especially his legendary holiday tune.
Conclusion
These other ventures of the GOT cast are just as captivating as the iconic TV show that put them on the map. We will all make sure to follow their careers in the future, both their larger Hollywood projects, as well as more low-key TV series.