Kit Harington Recalls ‘Humiliating’ Moment on Game of Thrones Set with Bella Ramsey
In a recent conversation hosted by Interview Magazine, Kit Harington and Bella Ramsey reminisced about their time working together on the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones. The pair, who shared a scene together in the show’s final three seasons, recalled the "humiliating" moment when Ramsey, then just 11 years old, had to remind Harington of his lines.
According to Variety, a publication that provides in-depth coverage of the entertainment industry, Ramsey made her television debut on Game of Thrones, playing Lady Lyanna Mormont. In an interview, she revealed that she had to mouth Harington’s lines to him during a scene, which she now recalls with "some remorse". "I don’t know whether you remember this, but I remember it quite vividly and have some remorse for it now, but during that scene I was mouthing your lines to you," Ramsey told Harington. "Now I’m like, ‘Oh my gosh, how awful.’ 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’".
Harington, who played the iconic character Jon Snow, responded to Ramsey’s confession with good humour, acknowledging that the moment was indeed "humiliating". "I do remember you helping me out and it being quite humiliating," he said. "But yeah, thanks for that. I’ve probably chosen to forget it". Variety reports that the conversation was part of a recent interview with the two actors, who have since gone on to achieve great success in their respective careers.
Despite the initial embarrassment, Harington assured Ramsey that the moment wasn’t "annoying" at all. In fact, he praised Ramsey’s professionalism and confidence, even at such a young age. "If anything I was like, ‘Oh god, I’ve got to up my game. 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. And then that child actor is wiping me off the screen’," he said. "Not that it’s a competition, but you’re like, ‘Oh, I’ve got a bit too comfortable in my Jon Snow-ness’".
Harington, who currently stars in HBO’s Industry, also paid a compliment to Ramsey, recalling their first meeting on set. "There was a real feeling of you being a different entity of child actor," he said. "You brought a confidence and clarity that was quite unusual for a young actor. It didn’t feel like working with a child. It felt like working with a very experienced actor". As reported by Variety, Ramsey has since gone on to star in the hit HBO adaptation of The Last of Us, alongside Pedro Pascal.
The conversation between Harington and Ramsey serves as a heartwarming reminder of the camaraderie and mutual respect that exists between actors, even in the high-pressure environment of a major television production. As Variety notes, the two actors have clearly maintained a strong rapport, despite their initial encounter being marked by a moment of on-set embarrassment. The interview, as reported by Variety, provides a unique glimpse into the experiences of two talented actors, who have both achieved great success in the entertainment industry.
The source material for this article was provided by Variety: Kit Harington Humiliated by Bella Ramsey on Game of Thrones Set.
