‘Littlefinger’ Star Aidan Gillen Had No Idea ‘Game of Thrones’ Was a Cultural Phenomenon Until the Biggest Plot Twist
Game of Thrones had a lot of shocking plot twists and turns that took the world by storm, but Irish star Aidan Gillen did not think its magnitude would affect people on a grand scale, not after the controversial death of Ned Stark.
Credits: Aidan Gillen in Game of Thrones / HBO Entertainment
When he joined the project as Petyr Baelish, aka Littlefinger, Gillen thought it was just another show he would add to his portfolio, but as the series became worldwide popular, he knew he would be in it for the long run.
Aidan Gillen Recalled the Instant Popularity of Game of Thrones After Ned Stark’s Death
Aidan Gillen notably portrayed Littlefinger, the Master of Coin under King Robert Baratheon’s legacy. He used his connections via his brothel business to acquire intelligence and wealth, as well as orchestrated conflicts within Westeros in his quest for power.
With such a complex and intriguing role,...
Credits: Aidan Gillen in Game of Thrones / HBO Entertainment
When he joined the project as Petyr Baelish, aka Littlefinger, Gillen thought it was just another show he would add to his portfolio, but as the series became worldwide popular, he knew he would be in it for the long run.
Aidan Gillen Recalled the Instant Popularity of Game of Thrones After Ned Stark’s Death
Aidan Gillen notably portrayed Littlefinger, the Master of Coin under King Robert Baratheon’s legacy. He used his connections via his brothel business to acquire intelligence and wealth, as well as orchestrated conflicts within Westeros in his quest for power.
With such a complex and intriguing role,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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