Kit Harington Reveals Bella Ramsey ‘Humiliated’ Him on Set of Game of Thrones
In a recent interview, Kit Harington opened up about a humbling experience on the set of hit HBO series Game of Thrones, where he was left "humiliated" by his co-star Bella Ramsey. According to an interview with The Independent, Harington recalled how Ramsey, who played Lyanna Mormont in the show, had to mouth his lines to him when he struggled to remember them.
Ramsey, who is now 21 and stars in the HBO video game adaptation The Last of Us, was just 11 years old when she appeared in Game of Thrones. Despite her young age, she displayed a confidence and clarity that was unusual for a young actor, said Harington. "I do remember you helping me out, and it being quite humiliating," he said in a joint chat with Ramsey for Interview. "Yeah, thanks for that."
According to The Independent, Ramsey had "remorse" for her actions, stating that she now feels it was "awful" to have mouthed Harington’s lines to him. However, at the time, she said it came from a place of innocence and a desire to help her co-star. "But at the time, it came from a very innocent place of being like, ‘Kit’s struggling with his line, and I know it, so let me just mouth it to him,’" she said.
Harington, who played Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, admitted that he had initially thought it would be easy to act opposite Ramsey, but quickly discovered that she was a talented young actress who brought a level of confidence and clarity to her role. "I came here not really being comfortable enough with my lines, in the arrogance of however old I was, thinking I’m just opposite some child," he said. "And then that child actor is wiping me off the screen."
The Independent reports that Harington previously opened up about the intense and violent nature of Game of Thrones, which he said "directly" led to a breakdown. "I went through some mental health difficulties after Thrones, and during the end of Thrones, to be honest," he told SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show in 2021. "I think it was directly due to the nature of the show and what I had been doing for years."
Harington, who stars in the TV series Industry, entered a wellness facility around the time Game of Thrones finished filming in May 2019 and took a break from acting. According to The Independent, his experience on the show had a lasting impact on him, and he has since spoken out about the importance of mental health support.
Bella Ramsey’s performance in Game of Thrones was widely praised, and she has since gone on to star in The Last of Us, a critically acclaimed HBO series based on the popular video game. The Independent’s interview with Harington and Ramsey provides a unique insight into the making of Game of Thrones and the experiences of its young stars. As reported by The Independent, Harington’s story is a testament to the challenges and pressures of working on a high-profile TV show, and the importance of seeking help when needed.
The story was originally reported by The Independent and can be found here: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/the-last-of-us-bella-ramsey-game-of-thrones-b2743602.html.
