Prepare your swords and dig up your Valyrian steel – “Game of Thrones” returns to HBO this Sunday for its highly anticipated fifth season. Fans will finally be reunited with Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey), Jon Snow (Kit Harington), Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and the others as the Westeros folks fight for power … and their lives.
Viewers are very familiar with the fantasy characters – but would you recognize the actors out on the street? Check out the slideshow to see how the cast of “Game of Thrones” Season 5 look like in the real world.
Forget about dressing like a boy. Maisie Williams, 17, looks drastically different in real life from her “Game of Thrones” character, Arya Stark.ReutersEnglish actress Natalie Dormer, 33, is being compared to Kermit the Frog's new girlfriend, Denise. ReutersMargaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer) is the future wife of King Tommen – unless Cersei stops the wedding from wedding.
HBOEnglish actress Gwendoline Christie plays Brienne of Tarth on “Game of Thrones.”Reuters
Where will Season 5 of “Game of Thrones” lead Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie)? That remains up in the air after she lost Arya Stark in Season 4.
HBODutch actress Carice van Houten, 38, is not as intimidating as her “Game of Thrones” character Melisandre. ReutersThe Red Woman aka Melisandre (Carice van Houten) returns to Season 5 of “Game of Thrones” as Stannis Baratheon’s closest adviser.HBOEnglish actress Sophie Turner, 19, plays Sansa Stark on “Game of Thrones.”ReutersSansa Stark (Sophie Turner)m may have dodged a bullet by not marrying King Joffrey, but she’s still in plenty of danger on “Game of Thrones.” Season 5 will pick up with the eldest Stark daughter with the always sketchy Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish.HBOCersei Lannister (Lena Headey) is a ferocious momma bear on “Game of Thrones.” The wife of the late Robert Baratheon, Cersei does everything in her power to protect her children and make sure they keep their claim to the Iron Throne.HBOArya Stark (Maisie Williams) will be on her own when “Game of Thrones” Season 5 premieres. After the death of the Hound in Season 4, the youngest Stark girl will be headed towards Braavos. Valar morghulis.HBOEnglish actress Emilia Clarke, 28, plays Daenerys Targaryen on “Game of Thrones.”ReutersDaennerys Targaryen aka Khaleesi (Emilia Clarke) has proved to be a force to be reckoned with on “Game of Thrones.” The Queen of Dragons is bent on enforcing freedom and reclaiming her right to the Iron Throne.HBOKit Harington, who plays Jon Snow in the HBO series “Game of Thrones,” was part of the musical skit produced by Coldplay that earned millions for charity.ReutersJon Snow (Kit Harington) is one of the most beloved characters on “Game of Thrones.” The alleged bastard son of Ned Stark, Jon Snow is part of the Night’s Watch and tasked with protecting the Wall from intruders – like the frightening White Walkers.HBOPeter Dinklage, 45, portrays the fan favorite character Tyrion Lannister. ReutersTyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) is on quite the journey when “Game of Thrones” returns. The youngest son of Tywin, Tyrion was forced to flee King’s Landing after murdering his father and his ex-flame.HBOLena Headey, 41, portrays Cersei. The English actress doesn’t actually have Cersei’s long blonde locks. In reality she sports short brown hair.Reuters
