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But before the final credits roll on this first chapter of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019re sitting down with the men behind the armour (and the Targaryen ego).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these exclusive interviews, Peter Claffey and Finn Bennett \u2013 both named as 2025 Stars of Tomorrow \u2013 reflect on their journey from drama school and Saturday classes to leading one of the biggest franchises in television history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Peter\u2019s transition from sketch comedy to the &#8220;bad guy&#8221; of crime drama, to Finn\u2019s masterclass in acting alongside Jodie Foster, the pair offer a refreshing look at the reality of building a sustainable career in a fast-paced industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the dragons and the hype of the Seven Kingdoms, they share their practical habits \u2013 from staying proactive with self-generated work to the vital importance of maintaining a life and interests outside the audition room.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>What you\u2019ll learn from these interviews:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How writing your own material and sketch comedy can be a powerful gateway into the industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of &#8220;staying loose&#8221; and being able to pivot your performance on a director&#8217;s cue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why looking at a career through the lens of a \u2018Star of Tomorrow\u2019 is about appreciating the cohort and alumni around you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The value of a life outside of acting \u2013 from reading Jean Rhys to the simple, vital advice of &#8220;going out dancing.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"umb-macro-holder mceNonEditable\">\n<p><!-- <?UMBRACO_MACRO macroAlias=\"ResponsiveEmbed\" EmbedInfo=\"&lt;iframe width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;675&quot; src=&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e2nd8g05hs8?si=9wSEkSlG-lm1yNye; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;\" \/> --> <ins><\/ins><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveEmbed responsiveEmbedInWysiwyg\">\n<div class=\"embededYoutube\" style=\"padding-top: 52.73438%; position: relative; width: 100%; display: block;\"><iframe style=\"border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e2nd8g05hs8?si=9wSEkSlG-lm1yNye=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"umb-macro-holder mceNonEditable\">\n<p><!-- <?UMBRACO_MACRO macroAlias=\"ResponsiveEmbed\" EmbedInfo=\"&lt;iframe width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;675&quot; src=&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gbQHAJ5KquI?si=xJg20PdfZ8wl05z7; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;\" \/> --> <ins><\/ins><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveEmbed responsiveEmbedInWysiwyg\">\n<div class=\"embededYoutube\" style=\"padding-top: 52.73438%; position: relative; width: 100%; display: block;\"><iframe style=\"border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gbQHAJ5KquI?si=xJg20PdfZ8wl05z7=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Road to the Seven Kingdoms<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For both Peter and Finn, the path to Westeros was paved with early exploration and a late-blooming realisation of their professional potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peter Claffey didn&#8217;t settle on acting as a career until his early twenties. His entry point was proactive and creative \u2013 he began by writing and performing sketch comedy for social media. This DIY approach led him to formal training at the Bow Street Screen Acting School in Dublin, proving that creating your own work is often the fastest way to get noticed by top-tier representation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finn Bennett, by contrast, felt the spark much earlier. A Saturday drama school performance in the West End at age 14 provided the &#8220;stage moment&#8221; that solidified his ambitions. Since then, his journey has been defined by high-stakes drama, most notably his breakout role in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True Detective: Night Country<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Career Highlights and Modern Inspirations<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both actors have already shared the screen with industry titans and explored diverse genres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before donning the armor of \u2018Ser Duncan the Tall\u2019, Peter\u2019s favorite role was playing a villain in the crime series <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harry Wild<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A fan of the &#8220;nightmare comedy&#8221; genre, he mentions Ari Aster and Robert Eggers (specifically <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nosferatu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) as his creative inspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finn credits much of his professional growth to working alongside Jodie Foster. He notes her ability to foster talent and create a supportive environment on set as a career highlight that shaped his approach to the craft.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Advice for the Next Generation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common thread between both actors is a blend of discipline and a refusal to take themselves too seriously:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work ethic:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Finn shares a vital piece of advice gifted to him by Jodie Foster: &#8220;Go out dancing.&#8221; To Finn, this means taking the work seriously, but keeping your ego out of the way. If a director needs a change, an actor must be fluid enough to &#8220;change tracks&#8221; without hesitation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collaboration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Peter emphasises the collective effort behind <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, noting the immense work the crew and cast put into the shoot. His advice to those watching his journey is to stay observant and appreciate the collaborative nature of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Game of Thrones<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feed your mind:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When they aren&#8217;t on set, both actors remain students of culture. Finn recommends a heavy rotation of reading \u2013 from \u2018Wide Sargasso Sea\u2019 to \u2018The Bee Sting\u2019 \u2013 and even catching up on TV classics like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, proving that a well-rounded actor is a well-read one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What\u2019s Next for Finn Bennett and Peter Claffey?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the finale of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> arrives this weekend, this is only the beginning for these two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the success of the show, hopefully we\u2019ll see Peter Claffey back on our screens soon for season 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finn Bennett will soon be in the A24 film <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Back Rooms<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, continuing his streak of working with some of the most exciting names in cinema.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As they move beyond the Seven Kingdoms and into the next chapters of their burgeoning careers, their stories serve as a powerful reminder to trust your own unique path.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are preparing for your first audition or navigating the transition into major franchise work, Peter and Finn\u2019s experiences offer a vital roadmap. Their journeys prove that while talent is essential, longevity is built on a foundation of proactive creation, a willingness to stay curious, and the humility to remain a student of the craft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at our website for<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=%23\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more interviews<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=%23\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advice from casting directors<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms\u2019 is available to watch on Sky in the UK.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms\u2019 stars Peter Claffey and Finn Bennett on their acting journeys and career highlights. 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