An actor who rose to fame as a child star onGame of Throneshas shocked fans after revealing a major milestone.
In 2011,Isaac Hempstead Wrighthad his break-out role in the blockbuster HBO series, in which he playedBran Stark, whose parents were Lord Eddard and Lady Catelyn Stark of Winterfell.
Isaac, who was just 12 when he was cast, went on to play the character throughout the show’s eight-year run.
Before starring in the series the actor, who was born inSurrey, was studying atQueen Elizabeth’s Grammar School.
Although he had no interest in acting initially, he ended up pursuing it after joining a drama club to avoid playing football on Saturday mornings during the cold months of the year.
Since Game of Thrones wrapped up in 2019, he’s appeared in the science fiction film Voyagers but haslargely stayed out of the spotlight.
However, this week the former child star revealed a major life update – he’s now got married.
Sharing a series of photos from the day onsocial mediato his 800,000 followers, the 26-year-old shared the exciting news.
Although he did not name or tag his new wife, he captioned the post: ‘The best person I have ever met, the best day of my life, the best friends and family we could ever ask for. What a day, what a life – I love you M ❤️.’
He also thanked all those who were involved in the big day, tagging their photographer, caterers and band.
Isaac was quickly flooded with a string of congratulatory messages, including from his former co-stars.
‘Congratulations ya beauties,’ Lena Headey, who played Cersei Lannister, commented.
‘Congratulations!!!!,’ Brienne of Tarth’sGwendoline Christieshared.
‘Oh MATE!! Congratulations!’ Samwell Tarly actor John Bradley added.
Meanwhile Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark, added: ‘Congratulations Isaaaaaac!!!!!!.’
However, many fans of the show couldn’t quite believe how the actor had already reached the life milestone.
‘No, you can’t be married it makes me feel too old,’ user Joe declared.
‘Baby bran is all grown up,’ Surya wrote.
‘Our boy has grown,’ Arnold added.
During his time on Game of Thrones, Isaac was one of just a few actors who remained on the show over its nine years of production.
His film debut also came in 2011 in the horror film The Awakening, later having a supporting role in the 2013crimethriller Closed Circuit and voice acted in the 2014 animated fantasy-comedy film, The Boxtrolls, a 2014 episode of Family Guy, and Revolting Rhymes.
In 2017 he also enrolled at the University of Birmingham but dropped out early to focus on his acting career.
However, he returned two years later, studying neuroscience at University College London.
Game of Thrones is streaming on Now.
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