Natalie Dormer's 'Game Of Thrones' Experience

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Game of Thrones took all of its cast on a ride, a unique experience because the HBO epic was shot in several nations, including Croatia, Iceland, and Northern Ireland. From the start until the finish, only a few stars remained. Naturally, most actors in the biggest television productions in history saw their characters die off along the road, and Natalie Dormer was no exception. A few months ago, she spoke about her five years as Margaery Tyrell on Game of Thrones.

Keep reading to find out more.

The Golden Ticket

Natalie had the ideal time to be a part of the show. She told Variety, "I got the golden ticket."

“I watched season 1 as a fan, came in the second season, did a good solid five years just as the show had this incredible explosion, and then I got out in time to watch the end and sit on the couch again.”

Margaery's death scene was among the most well-known in the entire series, which is saying a lot. She perished along with many others when Cersei Lannister detonated the crowded Sept of Baelor after season 6 in the episode The Winds of Winter. Cersei sipped wine as she observed the deaths of Margaery, her father Mace and brother Loras, the High Sparrow, Lancel, and Kevan Lannister.

Career Opportunities Came Knocking

Before her character died in Game of Thrones in season 6, Natalie Dormer was eager to leave Game of Thrones. She wanted to take advantage of all opportunities, with a range of ventures screaming her name. She claimed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that she had initiated the conversation with Dan Weiss and David Benioff, the show's creators, as they were in the middle of filming season 5. While she wasn't let off immediately, Weiss and Benioff let her know that she would soon be free to pursue other possibilities.

However, Dormer avoided the infamously unfavorable audience reaction to the show's last season by leaving when she did. Although not everyone liked how Game of Thrones ended, Dormer's response was cordial as she revealed to People:

"It was almost going to be the impossible task"

Moving Forward After 'Game Of Thrones'

Dormer has maintained a busy schedule since leaving Game of Thrones. Her roles in the mini-series spinoff Penny Dreadful: City of Angels and the limited series Picnic at Hanging Rock are noteworthy. Her current projects include two future films; the first is Audrey's Children's biography about the pioneering oncologist.

Dr. Evans helped found the Ronald McDonald House and was well-known for pediatric cancer. She is also slated to act alongside Naomi Harris in The Wasp thriller. The psychological thriller movie is based on the same-titled play by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm.

Natalie's Debut Into The Industry

Dormer's debut performance came in the 2005 movie Casanova after she received her degree from the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. She would make her television debut in Distant Shores later that year. But because of inadequate representation, she was jobless for ten months and unable to participate in the audition process. She consequently worked in data entry and as a waiter.

Before the first of her major roles, she played two minor roles. The first appeared in a 2006 Rebus episode. She would also play the first of her most notable roles in 2007. She was chosen to play Anne Boleyn in the Showtime drama The Tudors in 2007. This excellent historical drama left a lasting impression.