“Game of Thrones’ Arya Stark Actress Shocked by Surprising Scene”

Maisie Williams, known for her role as Arya Stark on “Game of Thrones,” was taken aback by the unexpected turn of events in a recent episode of the hit series.

The scene in question involved Arya's intimate moment with Gendry, which aired on Sunday night, catching many viewers off guard.

In an interview with EW, Williams revealed that she initially believed the whole thing was a practical joke orchestrated by the show's creators, David Benioff and Dan Weiss.

Having received fake scripts in the past, she thought this was another one of their pranks.

However, when she realized it was legitimate, she was surprised and exclaimed, “Oh f***!”

The news of the scene was first brought to Williams' attention by her close friend and co-star, Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa Stark.

Turner eagerly shared the details with Williams, urging her to read the script, which left Williams feeling excited about the storyline development.

As they approached the table read for the episode, Williams began contemplating the implications of her character's romantic encounter with Joe Dempsie's character.

She found herself making mental notes about preparing for the scene, including hitting the gym and other necessary preparations.

While Williams embraced the scene as part of Arya's character evolution, not all fans were pleased with the portrayal.

Some expressed discomfort on social media, particularly due to Arya's growth from a young girl to a mature woman on screen, a journey that began when Williams was just 11 years old and now at 22.

Addressing the concerns raised by the audience, Williams disclosed that Benioff and Weiss granted her autonomy over how much she wanted to reveal in the scene.

She chose to maintain a level of privacy, emphasizing that the moment was not about gratuitous n^dty but rather a significant development in Arya's story arc, considering other characters had already been depicted in similar scenarios on the show.