When Fiction Becomes Reality – Game of Thrones Actor on Gaza

In this episode of The Empire Files, acclaimed actor Liam Cunningham joins Abby Martin to discuss his views on the Gaza genocide, his support for the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, self-censorship in entertainment, and how the fictional themes in Game Of Thrones have come to life in a way he never imagined. Cunningham emphasizes the importance of protest, civic engagement, the moral imperative for public action and solidarity and reclaiming human empathy in the face of state violence and institutional failure.

This video was produced by The Empire Files and published on their YouTube channel on the 6th of June, 2025.

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ABOUT ABBY MARTIN

Abby Martin is an American journalist and filmmaker known for her investigative work on US foreign policy and media criticism. She hosted “Breaking the Set” on RT America (2012–2015) and later created “The Empire Files,” a documentary series examining US imperialism. In 2019, she directed “Gaza Fights for Freedom,” a film about the Palestinian resistance. Martin is the founder of Media Roots and a member of the board of directors of Project Censored.

ABOUT LIAM CUNNINGHAM

Liam Cunningham is an Irish actor and humanitarian activist, best known for his role as Davos Seaworth in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. Beyond his acting career, Cunningham has been a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights for over 40 years, driven by Ireland’s own colonial history. He frequently uses his public platform to speak out against international injustice, war crimes, and government complicity in human rights violations.