- [Narrator] Winter is finally coming for Game of Thrones
as the final season is drawing closer to an end
but these vegan stars of the show
prove their love for animals lives on forever.
So who will make it out alive
and who will sit on the iron throne?
While we don't have those answers for you just yet,
don't worry, this isn't a spoiler video,
we can't travel through time like Bran,
it may surprise you to know
that these three Game of Thrones actors are vegan.
Peter Dinklage.
Tyrion Lannister is a wine loving advisor
currently serving as Daenerys Targaryen's hand.
Award-winning actor Peter Dinklage plays the character
and in real life,
the actor makes sure his wine is vegan.
According to Insider,
Dinklage was a vegetarian for 15 years
before going vegan in 2014.
He has fronted campaigns
for several animal rights organizations.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,
Face your Food Campaign.
- The images that you're about to see
might make you want to turn away
but this is what you pay for
every time you buy meat, eggs and diary products.
- [Narrator] Farm Sanctuaries walk for Animals.
- I am outraged by animal cruelty whenever I see it.
And like you, I want to do something about it.
So this year I'm serving
as the National Walk for Farm Animals spokesperson.
- [Narrator] And he is also an advocate
for pet adoption.
After Game of Thrones first aired,
direwolves,
a wolf breed companion animal to the Stark children,
became quite popular.
As a result, pure bred huskies became popular too.
Dinklage told Game of Thrones fans
that buying huskies as direwolves
is actually hurting dogs
and robbing a shelter dog's chance at a happy home.
He said, "Not only does this hurt
"all the wonderful homeless dogs
"waiting for a chance at a good home in shelters
"but shelters are reporting that huskies are being abandoned
"as often happens when dogs are bought on impulse."
Jerome Flynn
Ser Bronn of the Blackwater
is a skilled and dangerous sellsword
whose loyalty lies where the reward is highest.
Previously Tyrion's hired bodyguard,
Bronn now seems to be siding
with Cersei and Jamie Lannister,
Tyrion's, estranged siblings.
Bronn is played by Jerome Flynn,
and in real life,
Flynn is always loyal to animals.
In a PETA video,
Flynn discusses his reasoning for switching to veganism.
- I was always an animal lover
but we're not really educated
to link the food on our plate
to the animals that we love.
Veganism suits me very well.
- [Narrator] Flynn also stated
that despite labels such as high-welfare,
organic or free-range,
these exist only for the consumer
and not for the protection of animals.
According to Flynn,
if consumers did know the truth,
many wouldn't choose to buy into the meat, egg
or dairy industries.
- Can we really justify
inflicting all this suffering and violence
on these emotionally sensitive, smart individuals
just for a fleeting moment of taste?
I don't think so.
- [Narrator] Nathalie Emmanuel.
Missandei is a slave turned interpreter
who is freed by Daenerys Targaryen in season three.
She's a pivotal member of Daeynerys' council
and her loyalty has been unmatched
since being granted her freedom.
Nathalie Emmanuel plays Missandei
and the actress speaks up for animal freedom.
On a recent trip to Thailand,
she shared an educational photo of herself
at an ethical elephant sanctuary.
She noted on Instagram
that Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is certified as ethical
as tourists can only observe the animals from afar.
This is a huge improvement
on many claim-to-be sanctuaries in Southeast Asia
which allow tourists to get up close
and personal with the elephants,
use bull hooks to control them
and offer elephant rides.
The actor and budding athlete
adopted a plant-based diet in 2013.
A friend studying nutrition
inspired her to ditch animal products.
As her family's medical history seemed daunting,
she told Women's Health,
"We've had lots of conditions in the family
"which made me want to take control
"over what put in my body.
"So I ate vegan for one week at first.
"I would've reassessed if it made me feel really ill
"but it made me feel really good.
"So I carried on for another week
"and then I felt even better."
She has been vegan ever since.
Did any of these vegan actors surprise you?
Grab your vegan Game of Thrones Oreos
because the final season is upon us.
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