Game of Thrones producers have announced that Ed Sheeran will be seen in a short cameo role in the seventh series of the show.
Speaking at the SXSW film festival in Texas, David Benioff and Dan Weiss said they had been trying to get him onboard and expressed joy at finally making him part of Game of Thrones.
Ed Sheeran has also confirmed the news, Ed tweeted about it on his official account.
His role has not been disclosed as of yet, the famous show also stars Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams. The casting of the famous singer was a big surprise for Maisie because she’s a huge fan of Ed Sheeran.
Ed’s is however not the first musician too be casted in the Games of Thrones. Previous musical stars include members of Coldplay, Mastodon, Of Monsters & Men, & Sigur Ros.
It has not been confirmed that he will perform, like Sigur Ros & Of Monsters and Men, or if he will even be given a role in which his real looks can be used.
When members of Mastadon were casted in the show they were were transformed into fictional zombified members of the Wildlings group.
David Benioff & Dan Weiss also stated that the 8th & final season of the show will only consist of 6 episodes, making it the shortest stint ever.
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