One of the show’s stars, Jason Momoa, who played the character Khal Drogo, has recently revealed how he was once forced to go completely n^ked.
Momoa refused to comply with the demand but did take off his “c*ck sock” as a joke.
Momoa spoke about this experience in an interview with James Hibberd for his book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon, an oral history of the show.
He explained that co-creator David Benioff had been urging him to go completely n^ked, telling him to “sacrifice” for his art.
Momoa refused, saying that it was something only his wife was entitled to see.
Despite the show’s reputation for n/dity, Momoa was not the only one to oppose such demands.
Emilia Clarke, who played Momoa’s on-screen wife, Daenerys Targaryen, has also had to fight back against similar requests.
In a previous interview, Clarke explained how she had refused to do more n/de scenes, even when pressured by the production team.
“I’ve had fights onset before where I’m like, ‘No, the sheet stays up,’ and they’re like, ‘You don’t wanna disappoint your Game of Thrones fans’. And I’m like, ‘fuck you” said Clarke.
Furthermore, the show has come under fire for the depiction of the wedding night scene between Daenerys and Khal Drogo.
Author George RR Martin has criticized the scene, saying that it was not intended to be a non-consensual sex scene.
However, the final cut of the scene seemed to imply otherwise.
Despite these controversies, Game of Thrones remains one of the most successful TV shows of all time.
It has been praised for its epic storytelling, stunning visuals, and remarkable legacy.
However, the show’s frequent use of n/dity has also attracted criticism over the years.
Momoa’s revelation sheds light on the behind-the-scenes pressure that actors faced while filming the show.
Even though Game of Thrones was an incredibly popular and lucrative franchise, it was not without its challenges.
Actors were often asked to perform uncomfortable scenes, and it took courage for them to speak out against them.
The show’s creators have not yet commented on Momoa’s story.
However, it is clear that the actor is still close to David Benioff, with whom he shared a humorous moment when he took off his “c*ck sock.”
Momoa’s playful response to the demand for n/dity highlights the importance of maintaining a sense of humor in challenging situations.