In an interview posted on Game of Thrones fan site WinterIsComing, actor Kristian Nairn revealed that he’s gay. And a pot of honey among bears.
When asked about his…ahem…furrier fan base who holds his portrayal of Hodor, the brawny protector of mini-prince Bran Stark, in especially high esteem, Nairn had this to say:
“Well, in all honesty, when you talk about “the gay community,” you are talking about MY community, haha. I AM aware of it yeah, and I think it’s really lovely. There’s not a day that I don’t get a few messages, but 99% or more are super sweet and nothing smutty at all! Again, it’s a privilege, and I really mean that.”
Adding:
“It’s a very small part of who I am on the whole, but nonetheless, in this day and age, it’s important to stand up and be counted. I have and always will stand my ground.”
The interview also discussed Nairn’s DJ’ing side, piggyback rides and, of course, the much-anticipated fourth season of GoT.
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CityBoy300
I believe you mean “bear magnet” not “bear magnate.” He’s not a titan among the bear elite, is he???
redcarpet
If he wasn’t before he is now CityBoy300.
Nice to have some bear representation on TV for once.
sfbeast
He might not have many lines to memorize …… “Hodor !!” …… But how great is that. Nice remark about being out and proud.
boring
He also has a comically oversized crank. Like, there’s nothing sexual about it, it’s so big it stops being a penis and starts being an object.
AntBee
@boring:
In a promo piece for the 4th season, he said he was wearing a prosthetic piece. It was an answer to a question about what the actors have found sort of embarrassing to do while filming the show.
boring
@AntBee: Ahahaha, I didn’t know that. Place that fucker right next to the Dirk Diggler piece for the most shameful Hall of Fame ever assembled.