An actress from the Game of Thrones series has disclosed that she was drawn into a cult, sharing this ‘deeply personal’ experience in her upcoming memoir.
Even though Game of Thrones wrapped up five years ago, the actors from the show continue to capture public attention.
Whether it’s through new acting roles or by releasing autobiographical works, the cast members of this HBO series frequently remain in the spotlight.
Hannah Murray, who portrayed the character Gilly, is preparing to publish her memoir, where she chronicles her life experiences thus far.
According to The Bookseller, Murray was institutionalized due to her association with a wellness cult.
This occurred during a hectic period in her life, following her participation in filming the seventh season of Game of Thrones between 2016 and 2017.
The 35-year-old actor will unfold this ‘deeply personal story’ in her memoir, ‘The Make-Believe’, expected for release between 2025 and 2026.
Murray expressed: “The Make-Believe tells a deeply personal story that has lived inside me for many years and which it now feels vital to share.”
“I could not be more thrilled to be working with Helen Conford, whose vision for the book aligns perfectly with mine,” she continued.
The memoir’s publisher, Hutchinson Heinemann, remarked: “It’s about the acting world, but also about the way all of us act, hiding our vulnerabilities from everyone except the people trained to prey on them.”
“This is the story of the blurred line between what is real, and what is an illusion; what we must accept and what we wish to be true; between solid earth beneath your feet and a world where anything is possible if you only commit.”
Hutchinson Heinemann further elaborated on the cult aspect, stating: “It is about the lure of those that tell us they can save us, and the deceptive structure of organisations that promise us ‘wellness’.
“It’s about the acting world, but also about the way all of us act, hiding our vulnerabilities from everyone except the people trained to prey on them.”
Murray has previously talked about her enjoyment of working on Game of Thrones, likening the final season’s production to ‘the end of school’.
In an interview with ITV’s Lorraine, she said: “It feels like the end of school or the end of university with such an important group of people, I’m going to miss going to work with them every day.”
“I think it’s going to take a while to really sink in how a phenomenon the show really is, that it’s the biggest show in the world and I’m in it.”