The Lyanna Mormont of 'Game of Thrones' opens up on her 'awkward' interaction with Taylor Swift's boyfriend on the set as they share screen on their new feature film.
- August 11, 2022
AceShowbiz - Bella Ramsey recalled her meeting 31-year-old castmate Joe Alwyn on the set of new flick "Catherine, Called Birdy." The English star - who is known for having played Lyanna Mormont in "Game of Thrones" between 2016 and 2019 and also starred in the title role of Mildred Hubble in CBBC show "The Worst Witch" from 2017 until 2019 - admitted it was "awkward."
The 18-year-old actress explained that being "shy" around each other actually set them up well for filming and she felt "very safe" with him on set. The "Hilda" star takes on the title role of the upcoming medieval comedy film while "Mary Queen of Scots" star Joe - who has been dating pop megastar Taylor Swift since 2016 - plays her Uncle George.
She said, "We're both quite shy. When we met each other, we were a bit awkward. I think that actually set us up really well. Birdy and Uncle George just get each other in a way that me and Joe do. He's just so gentle and sincere. I felt very safe with him."
Meanwhile, former "Girls" star Lena Dunham, 36, who directed the movie, admitted that she never had anyone in mind for the role other than Joe. In the joint interview, Lena told Vanity Fair, "He's the only person I asked to do the part. Uncle George is the hunk in Birdy's life who she sees in this idealised way. He's never afraid to go to a strange or different place with the work."
"Catherine, Called Birdy" is based on the 1994 novel of the same name by Karen Cushman and tells the story of a young woman whose father is financially destitute and attempts to marry her off to a wealthy suitor but she defies his plans.
"Catherine, Called Birdy"- which also stars Andrew Scott and Billie Piper - is set for a limited release in cinemas on September 23 but will be available to stream on Prime Video from October 7.
