Pedro Pascal's Terrifying Encounter with Game of Thrones Fans

Pascal's portrayal of Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones left a lasting impression on viewers, particularly during his brutal death scene. Despite the actor's willingness to recreate the scene for fans, it brought about real-life challenges for him.

In the show, Oberyn arrives in King's Landing for King Joffrey's wedding. When Joffrey is poisoned, Tyrion Lannister is falsely accused of the murder and subjected to an unjust trial orchestrated by his own family. Tyrion demands a trial by combat, with two fighters battling to the death to decide his fate. Oberyn steps up to fight for Tyrion, despite struggling to find a champion to face Cersei's chosen fighter, Gregor Clegane. Though Oberyn appears to have triumphed, his desire to extract a confession from Clegane for the murder of his sister and her children, on the orders of Tywin Lannister, leads to his own brutal demise.

Pascal shared a cautionary tale about the consequences of fan interactions during The Hollywood Reporter's roundtable discussion with fellow actors. Due to the success of his character on Game of Thrones, fans were eager to take selfies with him, often with their thumbs in his eyes. Initially, Pascal was happy to oblige but eventually developed an eye infection from the constant touching and had to stop. While most fan interactions with the Game of Thrones cast are positive, Pascal's story serves as a reminder of the importance of hygiene.

Pascal is a versatile actor who has played iconic roles such as Din Djarin in The Mandalorian and Joel in HBO's The Last of Us, making him a go-to choice for franchises. Although he may no longer entertain fans reenacting his Game of Thrones death scene, there are still plenty of other memorable moments for fans to capture a creative selfie with the star. For those who want to relive the epic series, Game of Thrones is now streaming on Max.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter