From the first series of the long-awaited Season 7 of the Game of Thrones, viewers already know that winter has come in Vasteras, the treacherous Sercea reigns on the Iron throne, and John Snow hurries to meet with the Mother of the Dragons. About the shooting of the TV series Telenedele told the performer of the role of Sam Tarley, actor John Bradley.

The good-natured, full-blown guy John Bradley in real life differs little from his hero Samwell Tarley - the closest friend and companion of John Snow. In season 6, viewers learned that Sam Tarley is an aristocrat, his family owns the Horn Hill castle, and there he brought his beloved Gilly.

Once he saved her with a child while wandering through the northern forests. Now they became a family, but Sam's family did not accept Gilly: the girl belongs to the tribes of the wild, living behind the Wall. Sam's father, Lord Randill, exposed his son to an ultimatum: either to get rid of Gilly and the child, or leave his father's house. With a heavy heart, Tarley leaves the castle, taking a family heirloom - a generic sword.

Agreed to all of you were a fan of the saga before you began to star in the series?.

I have not heard about the "Game of Thrones" before the first casting. Then, after all, I read several books by George Martin (in his cycle of novels The Song of Ice and Fire, this series was staged. - When. Red. ), But deliberately skipped chapters related to Sam. My hero must live his story, not knowing what awaits him. If I had assumed that today in 2. 45 the bus will knock me off, I would not leave the house, right?.

In books, Sam is a coward. Have you any doubts about the consent to participate in the work?.

Not the slightest. I knew that the show would be steep. I'm a big fan of the HBO channel, they shot my favorite "Sopranos". For me it was generally the first role in the movie, I would agree to anything. Now that Sam has his own storyline, I can not get enough of it. And even good that at first my character was secondary. I had enough time to get used to the camera, to work in the frame.

What will Sam experience in the new season?.

He helps John Snow fight the army of White Walkers. This is the main danger that threatens all inhabited lands. While John is reluctant to engage in politics, he is more of a warrior, and he has to take on too much. Sam Tarley supports the friend in everything ... As you understand, I can not say anything more. And then - why to know in advance how the story ends - just relax and watch!.

When colleagues are friends This season was filmed in Iceland. How did the shooting go? Tourists did not interfere?.

Where we worked, there were no other people. We flew to Reykjavik, then went to the northeastern part of the glacier, where there are no traces of civilization. I'm sure that millions of years ago, nature looked exactly like this. And it was great to be there with my friends, with whom I have been working for many years, to share with them impressions.

Do you spend time together outside the set?.

With the actors from the series decided to create a rock band. It is called "Brotherhood without Banjo". By name, you can guess what tool in the group is not exactly. I play drums, Rory McCann (plays the role of Sandora "The Dog" of Kligan. - Prim. Red. ) - on the guitar, Keith Harrington (John Snow. - Prim. Red. ) Sings. We met several times after work. I played covers of my favorite songs. Although it has not reached the professional stage yet.

Are you happy that Sam finally had a personal life?.

The story of Sam and Gilly (her role was played by Hannah Murray, with whom John is often seen together outside the filming. - Prim. Red. ) - a special. Their relationship takes precedence over everything that it does. Yes, Sam becomes an adviser to John Snow, but only thinks of Gilly and the child. His advice to a friend is very often motivated by the benefit for himself and his beloved.

How do you cope with the glory that struck you?.

I live in Manchester, where the people in general have a disdainful attitude to celebrities. Here nobody pays attention to famous rock musicians or football players. Those who are suitable to talk, real fans who in advance are very good to you are.

I hate to keep secrets. After the appearance of your character in the "Game of Thrones" on the Internet, there was a wave of memes - pictures with a portrait of Sam and a signature: "Wandered for several months without food, but still fat! ". Did it hurt you?.

Of course. In English there is a term fat-shaming - the condemnation of someone for completeness. But as an actor is grateful for his appearance. She gave me a job and a role in the TV series. If I were an ordinary skinny 20-year-old guy, would they take me to the "Game of Thrones"? I do not think.

If you look around, you will see both thin and fat people of all sizes and colors, and therefore there is no sense in adapting to someone's stereotype of beauty and ideal. Be yourself.

What do you expect from the finale of the series?.

The ending should be impressive enough that people are not disappointed. Spectators need to be surprised and shocked. I would like to see the series rather come out. I hate keeping secrets: this is the biggest flour for me, I feel like a liar.