Kit Harington Recalls the ‘Humiliating’ Experience of Bella Ramsey Telling Him His Lines on ‘Game of Thrones’: ‘That Child Actor Is Wiping Me Off the Screen’

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Prior to spearheading their own HBO series “The Last of Us,” Bella Ramsey initially appeared on TV screens as Lady Lyanna Mormont in “Game of Thrones.” This marked one of the young actor’s early roles, where at just 11 years old, they shared a scene with the show’s lead actor, Kit Harington (Jon Snow). In a recent chat with Interview Magazine, Ramsey and Harington looked back on their collaboration, and the “embarrassing” instance when Ramsey had to prompt Harington about his line.

Ramsey admitted that he used to repeat Harington’s lines during filming, something he recalled clearly. He now feels embarrassed about it, but at the time, he did it innocently, wanting to help Kit since he seemed to be having trouble remembering his lines.

You did indeed lend a hand, and I must admit it was somewhat embarrassing,” Harington joked lightheartedly. “Still, I appreciate it. I guess I’ve decided to brush that memory aside.

As a passionate cinema enthusiast, I can relate to Kit Harington’s sentiments when he shared with Maisie Williams (Ramsey) that the situation wasn’t frustrating but rather an eye-opener. In his own words, “If anything, it made me think, ‘Wow, I need to step up my performance.’ I came here feeling a bit too casual about my lines, overconfident because I was opposite a child actor. But that child actor was outshining me! Not that it’s a contest, but you can’t help but feel, ‘I’ve grown complacent in my Jon Snow persona.’

Harington, who stars in “Industry” on HBO, recently praised Ramsey, recalling their initial encounter: “You had an unique aura of a different kind of child actor… You exuded confidence and clarity that was quite rare among young performers. It wasn’t like working with a child; it felt like collaborating with a seasoned professional.

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2025-05-01 01:16