The SAG Awards were held last night in Los Angeles, and the Game of Thrones cast was on hand. The show has three award nominations to its name–Best Ensemble, Best Stunt Ensemble and a Outstanding Performance by an Actor nod for Peter Dinklage. Though Game of Thrones has taken home some surprising wins over this Awards season for last year’s Season 5, it was not to be this weekend, and Dinkalge lost out to Kevin Spacey in House of Cards, and the main ensemble cast lost out to the final season of Downton Abbey. The Stunt Ensemble, on the other hand, continued their streak, five years in the making now, of winning every single year they’ve been on the air.
Still, that doesn’t mean we didn’t get a good red carpet show from those who did attend. (Dinklage, perhaps guessing their hot streak was over, did not.) But we did get one surprise guest attendee!
Yes, Kit Harington, perhaps armed with the excuse that he’s promoting Doctor Faustus in April, finally decided to show face at an awards ceremony for what everyone claims was his final year on the show. We had a hint he might be attending when he was seen with Rose Leslie in LA earlier in the day (she was also at the SAGs, for Downton Abbey.) Good for him to finally brave the carpet and the barrage of disbelieving questions over his character’s death.
Gwendoline Christie was asked on the red carpet for Season 6 spoilers. “It starts in April!” She responded. Well, she did just have the “No spoilers please, we’re Star Wars” training a couple of months ago, so what did you expect? Now, can next time, she have a dress that’s finished?
Emilia Clarke seems to have finished attempting to dress up as the Mother of Dragons, and went with 80s bubblegum pink instead.
I shouldn’t complain, most stars fear bright colors. Hannah Murray does not. After all, it’s LA in the middle of the afternoon. Everyone will be wearing sunglasses, it will be fine.
Iwan Rheon, shilling for the pale and wan look in the LA sunshine. Perhaps it’s the sight of this not-quite-managing facial hair that keeps Kit from shaving?
Huisman is walking proof he shouldn’t be worried. Daario cleans up very nicely–someone should tell the Queen of Meereen.
Carice Van Houten’s white gown was a stunner. I love the simple silk coat over it too.
Alfie Allen is looking better this season. Sophie Turner spoke of his story line being one to watch this season. Let’s hope things finally are turning around for him.
Speaking of Sophie, as we reported yesterday, she said Sansa will finally come into her own this season. On the red carpet, Turner is also coming into her own. This black gown is making a lot of the Top Ten Best Dressed lists for this event.
Maisie Is still doing the playful look on the carpet, which I don’t see her giving up any time soon. I blame being stuck in boy clothes for three seasons straight on screen.
And finally, Nikolaj Coster Waldau. A Lannister always Looks his Best on the Red Carpet.