Lord Varys – Conleth Hill

Would you be interested in another intriguing tidbit about the Game of Thrones universe? In the show, Lord Varys is portrayed as an immensely influential and intimidating figure. A prominent aspect of his character is his baldness.

However, did you know that the actor who plays him, Conleth Hill, actually has a full head of hair in real life? In order to portray the Master of Whisperers, Hill had to undergo the process of shaving his head before each season. The actor found this task especially challenging.

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