‘Harry Potter’ Actors Who Starred in ‘Game of Thrones’
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Beyond just having magical themes, the worlds of ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Harry Potter’ also have a noticeable actor overlap. Both franchises have devoted global fan bases because they are based on well-loved book series that enthralled audiences with their rich fantasy worlds. Mostly filmed in the United Kingdom, these shows feature an ensemble cast of highly regarded British actors.
Based on the critically acclaimed young adult novels by J.K. Rowling, ‘Harry Potter made its big screen debut in 2001 with ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,’ initiating an eight-film series that ran until 2011. At the same time, in 2011, HBO debuted ‘Game of Thrones’, an epic fantasy series inspired by the writings of George R.R. Martin. ‘Game of Thrones’ quickly rose to prominence as a cultural phenomenon, reaching its peak popularity with the eighth season’s conclusion in 2019.
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Here are ‘Harry Potter’ actors who starred in ‘Game of Thrones.’
– Farheen Ali