Isaac Hempstead-Wright

Thrones Star Says George R.R. Martin Always Planned for Bran to Be King Now that HBO’s epic drama Game of Thrones has ended, more and more behind-the-scenes details are coming out. Star Isaac Hempstead-Wright is getting a lot of attention especially since his character Bran became the king of the Six Kingdoms in the final episode. In a new interview, Hempstead-Wright acknowledged that he couldn’t believe this was actually how his character’s storyline wrapped up.

Heir to Winterfell, Three-Eyed Raven, King of the Six Kingdoms. The actor behind Bran Stark shares his thoughts on his character’s remarkable journey. HBO: So, the biggest question on our minds: What was your reaction when you found out Bran would become king? Isaac Hempstead Wright: I had to physically get up and walk around my flat. I said, “What?! You’re joking.” It was the very last thing I expected to happen.

Bran actor thought scene in Game of Thrones finale was a prank Warning: There are spoilers ahead for the Game of Thrones finale! The final season of Game of Thrones saw Brandon Stark not only fulfilling his destiny as the Three-Eyed Raven in helping the army of the living defeat the Night King, but also becoming the King of the Six Kingdoms. Speaking with EW, star Isaac Hempstead-Wright revealed that he feels the series ending is “bittersweet.” “Not everyone will be happy,” Hempstead-Wright said.