One of the central characters in the Game of Thrones universe is Jaime Lannister. The actor Nikolai Koster-Waldau perfectly played this role and presented this hero as he was represented by readers of George Martin's books. His character has gone through many metamorphoses that connoisseurs of the universe should know about.
Birth and personal life
The actor Nicholas Coster-Waldau, who played the role of Jaime Lannister, was born in Denmark, where he lives until this time. He studied acting at the National Theater Academy of Copenhagen. His first role was in the play "Hamlet" by Shakespeare, where he appeared in the guise of Laertes. After that, his successful creative career began. In family life, he is an ideal family man, the father of two children. His wife is of Greenland descent and her name is Nukake Mottsefeldt. She is a Miss Greenland contest winner and also an actress by profession.
Career development
The role of Jaime Lannister actor Nikolai Coster-Waldau got only in 2011. His first debut in a big movie was under the auspices of Ridley Scott in the successful film "Black Hawk." There he played Sergeant Gary Ivan Gordon. Four years later, the man reappears in the film of the same director under the title “Kingdom of Heaven”. There he appeared in only a few episodes, where he assumed the role of a village sheriff. The actor received recognition at home after his role in the movie "Night Watch", and he entered the American scene only in 2008, when the Fox television company granted him a place in the TV series "New Amsterdam". The very next year, he appeared in the multi-part film "Virtuality", and only two years later the first season started, which brought him fame. Since that time, Nikolai Koster-Waldau appeared in the blockbusters Gods of Egypt, Shot in the Void, and several other films.
Character story
The actor who played the role of Jaime Lannister got a character who has his own unique features. He was the beloved son of his father, because he grew up a handsome and attractive man. He was taught cruelty and cunning from a young age, but growing up, he chose his life path. It was Jaime who was the captain of the Royal Guard during the time of the last king of Targaryen, and he killed him with a stab in the back. Because of this, he began to be called a regicide, hinting that he is a traitor. It is worth saying that honor is not an empty word for him, and he often acts according to his life principles. The hero was never eager for power, because he was interested in more of the battle and his twin sister Cersei. It was her who he loved all his life and is ready to defend his own valuable life. After conquering the throne by Robert Baratheon, the new king allowed the young Lannister to remain in the Royal Guard, and in this guise, he appeared on the screens in the series “Game of Thrones”.
First seasons
In the role of Jaime Lannister, the actor of Game of Thrones excelled in the first two seasons. His character was remembered for throwing Brandon Stark off the tower and nearly killing him for seeing him in seclusion with Cersei. He accompanied King Robert Baratheon on a trip to Winterfell. After that, he appears in several more different episodes. Another major event is his fight with Eddard Stark, when he learned about the abduction of his brother Tyrion. He was unable to honestly defeat the enemy, but because he was angry and just left. At the end of the first season, he is told that he is the real father of all the Queen’s children. Next comes the assassination of Ned Stark, and the war begins between the Lannisters and the North. The hero led the troops of his house and even managed to win several victories, but he was outwitted by Robb Stark and captured Jaime Lannister. The actor and the role in the plot look very harmonious. The role of his character in the second season was to sit constantly in a cage until Caitlin Stark instructs Brienne Tard to exchange a valuable captive for his children in Royal Harbor.
The following important scenes
In the third season of the series, metamorphoses occurred with the character of the actor, Jaime Lannister. Replacing some character traits with others was obvious. This was greatly influenced by the event associated with the new capture of the character. On the way to the Royal Harbor, they were met by Lock - Lord, sworn allegiance to the Boltons, who at that time supported the Starks. He captured them and cut off Jaime's hand when he tried to talk about his situation. After this, Ruse Bolton arrived in Harrenhol, and he managed to conclude an alliance with Jaime Lannister. At the end of the season, he managed to return to King's Landing. The fourth season begins with Cersei accusing him of leaving her alone with a huge amount of problems. Further at the wedding of Joffrey, their son dies, and Tyrion is blamed for this. The character of the actor, Jaime Lannister, in season 4 for all of the next series is looking for a way to save his dwarf brother, because the hero always treated him well. In the end, he frees him, and he kills their father Tywin.
Fifth season
In the article you will find a photo of the actor, Jaime Lannister who played. In the fifth season of the series, the character has changed a lot. The first appearance of the hero occurs when he stands over his father’s corpse and listens to Cersei. Soon, a parcel from Dorn arrives at the Royal Harbor, where there was a pendant of the daughter of Mircella and a figurine of a snake. They had to respond to a clear threat, and Jaime and Bronn set off for faraway lands to save the girl. Together, their small detachment approaches from the Water Gardens, where it encounters armed riders. Two skilled fighters managed to defeat the enemies. They changed into their clothes and entered the palace, where they saw the happy Mircella in the company of their future husband. Soon their identities were revealed, and Prince Doran summoned the hero to himself with explanations. Jaime talked about the package and received approval for his daughter's return home. They traveled together on the ship, and the man said that he was the girl’s blood father. At this point, she dies from poisoning.
Sixth season
The character of Jaime Lannister actor Nikolai Coster-Waldauva in the sixth season has changed significantly. Several children have already died in his family, and Cersei finds no place for herself. Royal Harbor begins to be filled with people who obey only a man with the nickname His Sparrow. He seized a huge amount of power, captured Cersei and the future Queen Margery. The latter managed to persuade “to the true faith” of Tomman, and from that moment all the objections of the church are considered illegal. Jaime with Lord Tyrrel and the army arrived at the central septa, but decided not to massacre. After this, the young King Tomman expels his father from the Royal Guard and sends him to the river lands, where he began to show activity Brinden Tully "Black Fish". Frey was captured by the nephew of the famous warrior Edmur, who agreed to surrender the fortress. Jaime convinced him to do this, and the Riverrran defenders obeyed their lord, and the Black Fish was killed during the resistance. Brienne and Podrik fled along the river.
Future plans
In the seventh season of Game of Thrones, Jaime Lannister will also appear on the screens. He returned to defend Cersei, who became queen after Tomman's suicide. The woman indicates that their family was surrounded by enemies on all sides, and they have no allies. From the released trailers, it can be judged that the Lannister army will face the enemies in a land battle, and Jaime will command the army. It is not known for certain whether this character will survive in future episodes, but he will definitely have a key role.