Life After the Iron Throne: Lena Headey’s Career Renaissance
When you think of Lena Headey, Cersei Lannister, the conniving queen from HBO’s mega-hit series Game of Thrones, likely comes to mind. The role garnered her international fame and multiple Emmy nominations. But as the saying goes, life goes on—even when you’ve once ruled from the Iron Throne. Here’s how Lena Headey is making her own path beyond the Seven Kingdoms.
“No. I miss the people — because you fall in love with people, and you create these family units. So that takes a little while to go through. There’s a weird grief from those relationships. But I don’t miss it. We did it. We put everything into it. It changed everyone’s f—ing world, and we’ll always have it.”
The Director’s Chair Awaits
In a recent sit-down with The Hollywood Reporter, Headey discussed her new feature directorial debut, The Trap. Yes, you heard that right; the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms is now sitting in the director’s chair. It’s a new leaf in her already impressive career. In the interview, when asked if she misses her time on Game of Thrones, Headey gave a balanced yet insightful response.
Voice Behind the Screen
Post-Game of Thrones, Headey has embraced a variety of projects that have allowed her to flex her vocal muscles. She’s lent her voice to shows like The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Infinity Train, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and even the DC League of Super Pets. It’s fascinating to see her evolving skill set and the versatility she’s bringing to her post-Game of Thrones career.
On-Screen Dynamism: More Than Just Cersei
Headey has also ventured into action-packed thrillers like Gunpowder Milkshake and 9 Bullets. She’s not just sticking to the drama genre, which made her famous. In the historical miniseries White House Plumbers, she took on the role of the real-life figure Dorothy Hunt, showing off an entirely different facet of her acting prowess.
What’s Coming Next: Lena’s Genre-Blending Future
Among the most awaited titles in her pipeline is the sci-fi thriller Beacon 23. In it, Headey plays a woman with mysterious motives who finds herself on an isolated beacon at the edge of the known universe. It’s a role that promises another level of complexity and keeps us eager for what Lena Headey has up her sleeve.
When One Door Closes, A Universe Opens
Headey’s trajectory since her time on Game of Thrones reflects not just an actor willing to diversify but an artist unafraid to explore. She doesn’t miss Game of Thrones, but the world she’s been a part of for so long certainly misses her. While the relationships she formed on set might be hard to let go of, her career is a testament to the beauty of moving on to new endeavors.
With a range of projects—from voice acting and directing to exploring new genres—Lena Headey proves that life can indeed be more thrilling after the final credits roll. Here’s to many more years of enjoying whatever Lena decides to conquer next.
