Lena Headey was ready for an epic battle between Arya and Cersei, something fans had been craving since season 1, but the creators failed to deliver.
The Game of Thrones actor finally reveals the truth about the show's bad ending!
It's no secret that the ending of Game of Thrones was widely criticized, leaving many fans, and even the cast, disappointed. Lena Headey, who portrayed Cersei, had different expectations for her character and envisioned a dramatic showdown with Arya. However, the showrunners, DB Weiss and David Benioff, did not take this route.
Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones Season 8 [Credit: Home Box Office Inc.] Although Headey wasn't thrilled with how her character's story ended, she understood the immense pressure the showrunners were under. Here's what she had to say about her character's final moments.
At the 2023 Austin Film Festival, where Game of Thrones star Lena Headey is promoting her directorial debut The Trap, The Hollywood Reporter asked the actor the question on everyone's mind, her take on the show's ending and her character arc.
