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Game of Thronesfandom has never shied away from voicing their opinions to make the series better than it already is. They have scrutinized everything from character arcs to costume choices, and the showrunners were generous enough to incorporate a few, but George R.R. Martin wasn’t one to push detailed changes on the actors.
Even though it’s his source material and it would be understandable if he wanted to tweak a few things in the show to make them book-accurate, Martin knows better. In fact, the author even defended the show and its willingness to not put up with absurd demands.
George R.R. Martin calls out unrealistic demands ofGame of Thronesfans
Amid all the mountain of critiques, one complaint that stood out the most was the lack of purple eyes in the Targaryen family. According to fans, this detail deviated from the writer’s vision and did not align with the books. But in aTalks at Googleinterview, Martin gave a response that was sharp like Valyrian steel!
He did not give lengthy explanations about the whys and the hows but gave the viewers a reality check which was a simple and effective retort. Not everything from fantastical literature can be turned into live-action, and Martin said:
We get a fair amount of people who are upset about no purple eyes too. Why aren’t their eyes purple? Well, try wearing purple contacts and see how you like
In theA Song of Ice and Firenovels, the purple color of Targaryen eyes was a symbol of their Valyrian heritage, which set them apart from others. The unique eyes were a vital part of their identity, and their absence was felt.
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But sometimes the fantasy world has to sacrifice certain details for practicality, which is whatGeorge R.R. Martinpointed out in his witty jab. Moreover, if this one element had been added, it would have affected the grand reveal of Jon Snow’s lineage, with people posing even more questions!
Maisie Williams and the struggles of painful contact lenses
In avideoon the official Harry Potter YouTube channel, it was revealed that Daniel Radcliffe was allergic to green contact lenses, so he ultimately had to remove them and make do with his blue eyes, which is not in line with book Harry. But Maisie Williams who played the free-spirited and skilled Arya Stark inGame of Thronesdid not have this privilege.
Even though Martin addressed the concerns about purple eyes and showed consideration toward the actors who played Targaryens, Williams did not get the same treatment. In later seasons, when her character became blind, she had to wear 16-millimeter, hand-painted contact lenses to portray this transformation, and it was a painful experience for the young actress (viaEntertainment Weekly).
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The thick and murky lenses were extremely uncomfortable for her to wear, and she even admitted to feeling bad about complaining at first. Her experience offers a glimpse into how biases work, where challenging feats go unappreciated by fans but missing details get nitpicked.
You can watchGame of Throneson HBO Max.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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