The series "Game of Thrones" has won the hearts of millions of viewers from around the world. Not only the main, but also secondary characters of the television project are of great interest to fans. Young Lianna Mormont, the heroine who appeared in the sixth season, is no exception. What is known about her and the actress who embodied this vivid image?
Bella Ramsay: biography
So, who played the young lady from the Mormont House in Game of Thrones? This honor was given to aspiring actress Bella Ramsay, who so far cannot boast of a large number of bright roles. The girl was born in the UK, it happened in 2004. Bella was born in a family far from the world of dramatic art, however, she soon showed an interest in the acting profession.
At the age of four, Ramsey joined the creative team of the Stagecoach theater group. "Annie", "Seller of Music" - amateur productions in which the young actress played her first roles. When she turned eight, she began working with a comedy theater group. Bella brilliantly managed the images of comedic characters, she even got her first fans.
At the age of 13, Bella Ramsay began studying at the Young Actors School in Nottingham. In parallel, the girl attended castings of films and TV shows. In 2014, she became one of the candidates for the role of Sophie in the film "Big and Good Giant" by Stephen Spielberg. Unfortunately, the filmmakers decided that Ruby Barnhill would play this character better.
"Game of Thrones"
The actress did not manage to star in the film “Big and Good Giant”, but it was she who was entrusted with the role of Lianna Mormont. "Game of Thrones" - a series that is very popular. It is not surprising that Bella for a long time could not believe that it was she who was destined to embody the image of the mistress of the Bear Island.
The actress fell in love with her heroine almost immediately when she got acquainted with the script. She really wanted to play it, and this dream came true. Ramsay’s adult colleagues on the set were amazed at how easily she got used to the image. They assumed that an inexperienced actress would need much more time for this.
Prior to filming, Ramsey did not watch the series. Parents forbade her this, since the television project is replete with scenes of violence. When Bella was approved for the role, mother and father allowed the girl to watch several episodes. The aspiring actress did her best to get as much information as possible about her heroine.
Who is Lianna
Lianna Mormont is a girl who, at the age of ten, is forced to rule Bear Island. The heroine had to take on this difficult task after the death of her mother. Lianna belongs to one of the oldest genera of the North. She is a niece to the Lord Night Watch commander Jior Mormont, and is related to Jorah Mormont. The young lady received her name in memory of the famous Lianna Stark.
Strong, decisive, adamant - such is Lianna Mormont. The Lady of the Bear Island, despite her young age, rules her lands with an iron hand. She does not expect indulgence from others, on the contrary, she needs to be treated as an adult.
Spectacular appearance
Lianna Mormont is a character whose appearance has been eagerly awaited by many Game of Thrones fans. The first mention of the young owner of the Bear Island is found in the fifth season. The self-proclaimed king Stannis Baratheon receives a daring letter from the girl in which she refuses to swear allegiance to him. Lianna declares that she is ready to receive orders only from a representative of the Starks house, since it was the Starks who ruled the North for centuries. Stannis is furious, but he has no way to influence the disrespectful girl.
In the sixth season, the young lady Mormont first appears in the frame. John Stark, his sister Sansa and faithful companion Davos are forced to go to Bear Island. They expect the Mormont House to support them in the fight against the Bolton family, who illegally seized power in the North. First, Lianna Mormont resolutely refuses to help guests. She states that she does not want to risk the lives of her people in the struggle for a hopeless cause. However, Davos manages to convince the mistress of Bear Island to help John in the war against the Boltons.
Episodes with her participation
In the sixth season of Game of Thrones, there are several more episodes featuring Lady Liana Mormont. The actress brilliantly played in the scene where John meets Ramsey Bolton before the battle. Her heroine has no cues, but her eloquent views, many fans considered the main decoration of the episode.
An important role was assigned to Lianna in the final series of the sixth season. During a meeting in Winterfell's throne room, she is the one who convinces the Lords of the North and the Valley to proclaim John Stark their king. The little girl easily manages to shame adult men who, for reasons of their own safety, try to evade the battle with the Others, the victory over which is John's main goal.
Lady Mormont can also be seen in the seventh season of Game of Thrones. Lianna is trying to dissuade John, who intends to leave the North and go to meet with Queen Daenerys Targaryen, who captured the Dragon Stone. However, this time the decisive girl is defeated, since she does not succeed in convincing the King of the North. It is known that the appearance of Bella’s character in the final season of the rating television project is also planned.
What's next
Filming in "Game of Thrones" had a positive impact on the career of many actors involved in the series. Among them is young Bella Ramsay, who immediately attracted the attention of the directors. The performer of the role of Lianna began to receive one interesting offer after another, many had to reject because of the banal lack of time.
In 2017, the series “The Worst Witch” was presented to the audience. In this television project, Ramsay played a key role. Her heroine was the young Mildred Hubble, an unlucky student of the Witch Academy. The character is constantly in ridiculous and funny situations.
In the near future, Bella will be seen in the series Requiem, as well as in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. There is no information on further creative plans of the performer of the role of mistress of the Bear Island.