Game Of Thrones star Jerome Flynn has addressed reports of a behind-the-scenes feud with his ex-girlfriend Lena Headey to slam the claims.
The 56-year-old actor, who played Ser Bronn of the Blackwater in the HBO franchise, dated Lena in the early 2000s with the former couple having first starred opposite each other in 90s ITV drama Soldier, Soldier.
Back in May it was claimed that Jerome and Lena had been kept apart on set due to a bad break up, but Jerome has now set the record straight.
‘We were actually in the same scene together,’ he told Con of Thrones audiences in Nashville at the weekend.
‘And the last time I saw Lena we were speaking, so I wouldn’t believe everything you read, and like I said, [the media] can get pretty desperate for stories.’
He added: ‘Lena’s a wonderful person and a wonderful actress.’
Unconfirmed rumours of a romantic connection between Jerome and Lena surfaced in 2002, with reports claiming they broke up in 2014 when season four of Game Of Thrones was on air.
Lena’s character Cersei Lannister appeared alongside Bronn back in season three premiere episode Valar Dohaeris where she walked past the newly anointed knight in silence.
Since Game Of Thrones ended back in June, Jerome has been cast in Amazon Prime series Dark Tower, reportedly alongside Sam Strike and Jasper Pääkköne.
‘I’ve always said I’d like to play a cowboy – and now one has come along,’ he enthused. ‘I’m excited for that.’
Meanwhile, Lena has landed a role in new dramedy Rita, where she plays a rebellious and unconventional teacher.
According to TVLine, Lena will be facing off against authority while juggling life as a single mum, being completely unfiltered in the process.
Game Of Thrones is available to stream on Sky and NOWTV.
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