The appearance in the third season of Game of Thrones of a mysterious teenager who is worried about a strange disease, performed by Thomas Sangster, could not help but go unnoticed by the fans of the series. Who is Joyen Reed, who became the companion of Bran Stark in his journey beyond the Wall? What is known about the actor who so well coped with the role of a boy endowed with magical powers?
Joyen Reed: who is he
The mysterious young man and his warrior sister appear before the audience of Game of Thrones in the third season. Joyen Reed is the only son of Lord Isthmus, one of the vassals of the Starks house. The story of the boy in the series slightly deviates from the book version: for example, he does not appear in Winterfell, and Theon Greyjoy does not take him hostage . A teenager with the gift of foresight and his sister meet Bran and his companions after they flee the castle, set on fire.
It was Joyen Reed who convinces Stark to go beyond the Wall to meet the Three-Eyed Raven, and not to the Black Castle, where travelers are initially sent. He makes Bran believe in his special destiny, which the boy learned about through his prophetic dreams. Visions that appear in a teenager are often accompanied by epileptic seizures.
If the "book" Joyen Reed remains alive, then in the series his character dies. This happens in season 5 as a result of a battle with the dead, who attack a small detachment on the outskirts of the Three-eyed Raven’s cloister.
Casting
The creators of the popular science fiction telenovela had several candidates for the role of such a character as Joyen Reed. Actor Thomas Sangster may seem like a weird choice to those who read the book. There, the hero is described as a thirteen-year-old teenager, characterized by miniature growth and fragility. While Sangster at the time of the release of the third season was already 22 years old, moreover, his growth is 180 cm.
However, after watching the first scenes with his participation, fans, intolerant of serious differences with the book version, were able to calm down. The young man looks much younger than his years, he seems almost the same age as Isaac Hampstead-Wright, who plays the role of Brandon. And this despite the fact that Isaac is nine years younger than him.
The creators themselves were completely satisfied with the choice made. The decisive factor was the unusual appearance of the British actor, which allowed him to easily transform into a strange young man with a rare gift. The scripts of the Game of Thrones even expressed regret that they had to "kill" the character of the actor.
Thomas Sangster: biography
The British actor, starring in the role of Reed in the “Game of Thrones”, was born in 1990, his hometown is London. Thomas's choice of a creative profession can hardly be surprising, since his parents were a musician and actress, who are popular in England. In addition to the boy, the family has a daughter Ava. Interestingly, the Sangsters are related to Hugh Grant. The first dreams of an acting profession appeared in a child at the age of seven.
The mother of the future star spent a lot of time on the set, where Thomas Sangster often appeared with her. Joyen Reed is far from the first character whose role he got. The teenager made his film debut at the age of 11, when he was invited to take part in the filming of "Postcards for a Miracle." Thomas immediately got a difficult role, because his first character was a seriously ill child trying to survive. The first experience in the movie helped Sangster finally decide on a future profession.
Movie roles
12-year-old Thomas helped to declare himself as a rising star in the filming of the drama "Real Love." Many viewers liked the red-haired teenager, ready to seek the girl he liked in any way. It was rumored that the boy received the role thanks to Uncle Hugh Grant, who also appeared in this film, but they have nothing to do with the truth.
Sangster’s attempt to get the role of Harry Potter failed, but the actor himself believes that this is for the best. The very next year he was instructed to embody the image of young Hitler, this task proved to be within his power. This was followed by a role in the film "Tristan and Isolde", where the guy portrayed a young Tristan. Also, the audience remembered him for his participation in the film "My Terrible Nanny."
However, his most popular role is still Joyen Reed. "Game of Thrones", numbering already 5 seasons, attracts the attention of millions of viewers. It is not surprising that the fan of the young actor significantly increased in the regiment of fans.
Hobbies of Thomas Sangster
The 25-year-old actor is not limited to filming a movie, stubbornly achieving success in the musical field. He created the Winner group, whose soloist was the mother of the star. Thomas in this group acts as a bass player.
Information about the romantic hobbies of the young actor is completely absent. Sangster himself explains this by focusing on career success. Consequently, viewers will soon be able to see new bright projects with his participation.