“Game of Thrones” star Ian McShane has no remorse for dropping what might be a major spoiler about his role in the upcoming season.
“You say the slightest thing and the Internet goes ape,” McShane told the Telegraph. “I was accused of giving the plot away, but I just think get a f–king life. It’s only tits and dragons.”
McShane is known for starring in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Ray Donovan” and “Deadwood,” and will appear on the next season of HBO’s hit fantasy series.
In November, the actor told Pop Goes The News, “I am responsible for bringing somebody back that you think you’re never going to see again. I’ll leave it at that.”
Apparently, fans went crazy over the fact that he might’ve revealed a massive plot point, possibly regarding the fate of Jon Snow (Kit Harington), who was stabbed by fellow men of the Night’s Watch at the end of Season 5.
Four months later, McShane said that he said yes to the role in “Game of Thrones” because he would “be able to see my old pals Charlie Dance and Stephen Dillane again.” However, the producers told him “No, we’ve killed them off.”
Dillane played King Stannis Baratheon, while Dance starred as Tywin Lannister. Lannister was killed by his son in the fourth season, while Baratheon’s fate was left somewhat open-ended at the end of season 5.
“I wasn’t sure whether I could commit, but then they said it would only be for one episode, so I said, ‘So that means I must die at the end of it. Great, I’m in,’” added McShane.
“Game of Thrones” returns to HBO on April 24.
