Was Kevin Eldon in Game of Thrones? Here's all about his appearance in the GRRM classic 

Kevin Eldon in Game of Thrones | Image via HBO
Kevin Eldon in Game of Thrones | Image via HBO max

Did you see Kevin Eldon on the set of Game of Thrones? Eldon is an English actor and comedian with huge potential, who portrayed his role in the BBC series Brass Eye and The Big Train. He was born in Chatham, Kent, where his life story commenced. His religious life gained ground in the year 1990, when he was initiated into Buddhism, and he has been practicing it since then.

Moreover, life gave him another turning point in late 2005, on the set of Hyperdrive. This is where he encountered Holly, the show's art director, and they got married. He only played one or two roles in the series of episodes. Hence, most of the audience that saw Game of Thrones would not recall seeing his performance.

In four episodes of G.O.T., he appeared in two seasons in completely different roles. The introduction of Eldon in the series revealed how the show utilized the skills of comic actors in sequences and plots that demanded some performances.

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What was Kevin Eldon's first G.O.T. role?

The first appearance of Kevin Eldon in Game of Thrones occurred in season 6 as a character, Camello. It was the style of acting troupe that was being transported in Braavos.

Camello collaborated with Izembaro’s theatre group, creating plays based on key events from the Game of Thrones universe. Eldon made Camello an epic, dramatic, self-centric character who added comic and dramatic overtones to the scenes.


How did Arya react to his character's performance?

Arya Stark | Image via HBO
Arya Stark | Image via HBO

Arya Stark encountered Camello when she was training to be a hit man with the Faceless Men of Braavos. The incidents that Arya observed while acting in the theatrical group became part of the Game of Thrones’ history. Camello was also acting as the father to Arya, Eddard Stark, in a production, 'The Bloody Hand.'

Eldon described Ned as vulgar and dawdy, which irritated Arya, as her father was a magnificent and clever person. The performance exaggerates and mocks Ned’s honor, turning his tragic downfall into crude comedy. It forbodes badly as Arya perceives the inheritance of her father turned into a comedy of sorts.

Eldon's role brought the theme of distorted memory and how history is created by those who rewrite it. This satirical picture also adds irony to Arya's portrayal of loss, as people mock him and his anguish. This was the scene that brought a struggle between Arya and the actor who had insulted the memory of her father in front of the audience.


Kevin's second Game of Thrones role

In season 7, Kevin Eldon returned to play a Gold Cloak in King’s Landing in Game of Thrones. In contrast to his initial role in the show, he wore a little black outfit in the second. This Gold Cloak was used by a city guard at King’s Landing.

Eldon's character met with Davos and Gendry as they tried to sneak into the city. It was a serious turning point in the time of Eldon in Game of Thrones, since the result was terrible.


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Edited by Amey Mirashi