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Kristian Nairn dishes on ‘Game Of Thrones’ behind-the-scenes secrets, his gay mentors & new memoir
Game Of Thrones, he only had one word from them: Hodor!Now he’s finally able to share his side of the story—in as many words as he wants—thanks to his new memoir, Beyond The Throne: Epic Journeys, Enduring Friendships, And Surprising Tales, available everywhere on September 22.One one hand, the book is sure to keep GOT fans fed while they wait for the arrival of spinoff series A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms in 2025, offering up Nairn’s firsthand account of life on set. But it also doubles as a personal story of self-acceptance, as the actor offers up his own journey—and Hodor’s—as a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Nairn never imagined the fantastical world of Westeros would become such a crucial part of his life.
