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GOT Star's Surprising Dragon Role: Not What You Think
1 Nov
Summary
- John Bradley starred in the family-friendly 2016 film 'The Last Dragonslayer'.
- The film features a young orphan destined to be a dragonslayer.
- Bradley found his role as Gordon unique due to its direct, fact-based nature.
Actor John Bradley, widely recognized for his portrayal of Samwell Tarly in the acclaimed series "Game of Thrones" (2011-2019), also featured in the 2016 television film "The Last Dragonslayer." This project, distinct from its adult-oriented HBO counterpart, offers a family-friendly narrative centered on an orphan named Jennifer Strange.
"The Last Dragonslayer," based on Jasper Fforde's novel, follows Jennifer as she becomes destined to be the last dragonslayer in a world where technology is overshadowing magic. Bradley played Gordon, Jennifer's precise and knowledgeable sidekick, a role he found appealing for its stark contrast to his "Game of Thrones" character. He described Gordon as a character who was "in possession of all the facts" and spoke with "military precision."
The film, which also starred Ellise Chappell and Adeel Akhtar, is available for streaming on Tubi. Bradley reflected on "Game of Thrones"' success, attributing it to George R.R. Martin's willingness to break conventional television writing rules by eliminating lead characters, a daring approach he felt was executed "brilliantly" in the show.
