Gwendoline Christie fondly remembers Brienne of Tarth, who “fed me for all of those years”

Gwendoline Christie gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones, and she continues to hold a deep affection for this well-loved character. As she recently shared with Radio Times, “I was fortunate to play a character I adored so deeply, one that was filled with such depth and offered endless opportunities for discovery.” She expressed her admiration for the writing by George RR Martin, praised the showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss for their exceptional adaptation, calling it ‘remarkable’.’

Patrick Stewart admits that being called an “unknown British Shakespearean actor” stung

Before assuming the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Patrick Stewart was already quite recognized for his stage performances. He had a deep affection for theatre work and initially hesitated when offered the role. However, deciding to accept it marked a significant turning point in his life, as he went on to establish an enduring on-screen legacy. Yet, prior to The Next Generation gaining traction, a Los Angeles Times label labeled him as a “little-known British Shakespearean actor,” which may have stung him a bit.