Ed Sheeran's decision to leave Twitter not connected to his appearance in Game of Thrones
Ed Sheeran made a surprising appearance in the first episode of season seven of Game of Thrones, playing an unnamed soldier. However, the singer's cameo was met with a mix of reactions from fans.
Jeremy Podeswa, the director of the season opener, defended Sheeran's casting, stating that he was "appropriate for the part because he needed to sing". Podeswa also mentioned that if Sheeran was not known, his cameo would not have received as much attention.
Despite the controversy, Sheeran himself defended his role, stating that his departure from Twitter around the same time was a coincidence and not related to criticism of his cameo. There is no evidence to suggest that Sheeran left Twitter due to any controversy linked to Game of Thrones.
Sheeran's character described King's Landing as the worst place in the world, a sentiment that seemed to resonate with some fans. However, others felt that his celebrity presence overshadowed the show, a concern Podeswa shared. He believes that people over-analyzed Sheeran's cameo, bringing his celebrity presence into the show more than intended.
Podeswa also mentioned that Game of Thrones generally avoids stunt casting. Despite this, he thought Sheeran did a lovely job and fit well within the setting of the show. In the world of the show, Sheeran's character sang a song that Arya Stark heard.
Sheeran is known to the producers of Game of Thrones and some of the cast, and is a fan of the show. Despite his fame, Podeswa described Sheeran as a lovely actor and a lovely person.
Game of Thrones continues to air on Sky Atlantic, Mondays at 2am and 9pm. Despite the controversy surrounding Sheeran's cameo, fans can expect more exciting developments in the upcoming episodes.
Entertainment surrounding movies-and-tv shows, such as Game of Thrones, often includes cameos from celebrities. Ed Sheeran's unnamed soldier role drew mixed reactions from fans, but was considered appropriate by the director, Jeremy Podeswa, due to Sheeran's singing abilities.
