Actresses behind ‘GoT’ foes talk about ‘that day’

Lena Headey

It was an intense “Game of Thrones” scene that neither Lena Headey or Nathalie Emmanuel will soon forget. (Spoilers ahead.)

In the fourth episode of the final season, the interpreter Missandei (Emmanuel), captured by enemy forces loyal to Queen Cersei (Headey), met her doom in gruesome fashion.

Defiant to the end, Missandei was publicly killed by smug Cersei’s executioner.

Emmanuel tweeted on her character’s shocking death, “Can I just say the response after Missandei’s demise has been overwhelming… Honestly, I was calm about the whole thing, but the outpouring of love, anger [and] sadness has left me all in my feelings.”

Nathalie Emmanuel

In an Instagram post about her tragic exit, Emmanuel expressed gratitude: “Thank you for all the love and support… It’s been a pleasure playing her for you.”

Days later, Headey shared a behind-the-scenes photo of them, in thick jackets, at the chilly location: “Beautiful [Nathalie Emmanuel]. You represented hope and true strength. I didn’t like that day up there.”

Responding with crying and heart emojis, Emmanuel wrote, “Thank you, Lena! You are an inspiration.”

The series finale airs on Monday.—OLIVER PULUMBARIT

Emmanuel (left) and Headey —INSTAGRAM