Published 15:59 IST, May 25th 2021

'Game of Thrones': Hannah Waddingham recounts "worst day of life" while filming the show

Game of Thrones actress Hannah Waddingham sat down for an interview and recounted the worst day of her life besides childbirth while filming for a scene.

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IMAGE- HANNAH WADDHINGHAM'S INSTAGRAM & STILLS FROM GAME OF THRONES | Image: self
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HBO's iconic show Game Of Thrones engd audience with ir dangerous and thrilling scenes for over a decade. Needless to say, shooting for such scenes is never easy, and coming forward with her 'worst' experience was actress Hannah Waddingham who opened up about 'worst day of her life' while filming a particular scene. Read more to kw about 46-year-old actress's traumatizing experience on show.

Hannah Waddingham was 'waterboarded' for over 10 hours?

Essaying role of Septa Unella in seasons 5 and 6, Hannah opened up about how she was 'waterboarded' for over ten hours while filming scene. Talking about scene, Hannah told Collider Ladies Night that original scene, where Unella was raped by Gregor Clegane, was changed due to several complaints after Sansa was raped in show. Hannah explained her confusion when she received a wetsuit top and thought re had been a mistake. 

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Worst day of Hannah Waddingham's life

Hannah recalled arriving on set and being informed about change of scenes to waterboarding instead. actress was n strapped on a wooden table while Cersei, played by Lena Headey, poured wine on her face. Hannah confessed that it was worst day of her life. Admitting to t feeling like herself, Hannah faced dilemma of executing scene or chickening out. 

Hannah Waddingham in Game of Thrones

After completion of scene, Hannah recalled telling director Miguel Sapochnik that she did t feel ok. After reaching her hotel, actress was unable to speak above a whisper and could t forget traumatizing experience, confirmed Hannah. She also confessed to developing claustrophobia after being waterboarded for over ten hours. 

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Game of Thrones prequel update

Fans are excited after HBO anunced Game of Thrones prequel last year. Premiering on HBO and HBO Max year, prequel is titled House of Dragon. prequel will depict story of events that occurred three years before Game of Thrones. Actor Fabien Frankel is all set to play role of Ser Criston Cole, according to Variety. 

IM- HANNAH WADDHINGHAM'S INSTAGRAM & STILLS FROM GAME OF THRONES

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15:59 IST, May 25th 2021