Do you remember Gilly, the character who accompanied Sam during his adventures in Game of Thrones? The actress who portrayed her, Hannah Murray (who also starred in Skins), revealed that she accidentally became involved in a cult that aimed to control and exploit her.
Hannah Murray: From Game of Thrones and Skins to a Dangerous Cult
Next year, actress Hannah Murray will release her first book, The Make-Believe, where she will detail one of the darkest periods of her life after Game of Thrones. According to early excerpts from her biography, Murray found herself ensnared in a dangerous cult that initially promised well-being and “salvation.”
The group lured people in with promises of personal fulfillment but instead exploited their vulnerabilities, much like what happened with NXIVM a few years ago.
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Fortunately, Hannah Murray was able to escape the cult, though further details remain undisclosed, as they will be fully explored in her upcoming book.
“It’s about the allure of those who claim they can save us and the deceptive structures of organizations that promise ‘well-being.’ It’s about the acting world, but also how we all perform, hiding our vulnerabilities—except from those trained to exploit them,” Murray said.
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The book is expected to be published in 2025, but it has already generated significant interest, with many eager to learn more about the cult that deceived the actress and potentially victimized many others.
What Is Hannah Murray Doing Now?
According to The Independent, after early success in her acting career, Murray took a break to pursue an English Literature degree at Queen’s College, Cambridge University.
In a 2019 interview with Loose Women, she explained her decision: “I just wanted to do it. I really loved literature and wanted to take some time away from the industry. I’ve got friends who are doctors and lawyers. I think an English degree really helps with acting.”
Murray described the final season of Game of Thrones as “the end of school.”
“It feels like the end of school or university, leaving behind such an important group of people. I’m going to miss working with them every day.”
Reflecting on the show’s impact, she added: “I think it will take a while for it to sink in just how much of a phenomenon the show really is—and that I was a part of the biggest show in the world.”
This article was originally written in Spanish by Alan Cruz in Cultura Colectiva
