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- “Game of Thrones” returns for its eighth and final season on Sunday, April 14.
- The stars of the hit HBO drama dazzled at the season premiere in New York City on Wednesday.
- Some actors looked similar to their characters, while others appeared much different.
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“Game of Thrones” creates iconic characters with the help of a talented costume and style department. While some of the cast is nearly unrecognizable behind wigs and makeup, others generally look the same.
Ahead of the debut of the eighth and final season on Sunday, April 14, the actors stepped out at the New York City premiere at Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday.
Here’s what the stars of “Game of Thrones” look like in real life.
Jon Snow is very rugged as the King in the North.
Foto: He is ready for winter.sourceHBO
Kit Harington is still brooding, but he's a little more suave.
Foto: Like his character, Kit Harington looks like he's ready to conquer.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Arya Stark's hair is now a little longer.
Foto: She reunited with her family.sourceHelen Sloan/HBO
Maisie Williams has bangs now and purple hair.
Foto: It's a new look.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Sansa Stark is dressed to stay warm in the north.
Foto: She's back at Winterfell.sourceHBO
Sophie Turner's darker "GoT" hair isn't her natural color.
Foto: Her eye makeup matched her dress.sourcePaul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
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Bran Stark is dressed for a grand journey.
Foto: He has a wheelchair now.sourceHBO
Isaac Hempstead Wright wears glasses in real life.
Foto: He rocked a gray and white outfit at the premiere.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Davos Seaworth is fighting alongside Jon Snow.
Foto: Davos is getting used to the north.sourceHBO
Liam Cunningham was in good spirits on the eighth season red carpet.
Foto: He wore a blue tie and off-white suit.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Brienne is typically dressed for battle.
Foto: She's badass.sourceHBO
Gwendoline Christie's hair is a little longer.
Foto: She is so beautiful.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
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Age caught up to Petyr Baelish (Littlefinger), as his hair turned gray.
Foto: He wanted the Iron Throne and Sansa as his queen.sourceHBO
Aidan Gillen's hair is similarly peppered.
Foto: He isn't as intense as his character.sourceJeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO via Getty Images
Beric Dondarrion wears an eye patch.
Foto: His sword is cool, especially when it's on fire.sourceHBPO
Richard Dormer is dashing.
Foto: He wore a proper black suit.sourceJamie McCarthy/WireImage via Getty Images
Grey Worm is a little awkward next to Missandei.
Foto: They're so intense.sourceHBO
Jacob Anderson has a music career off of the show.
Foto: He looked dapper on the carpet.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Missandei is bundled up for Westeros.
Foto: She crossed the sea with Dany.sourceHBO
Nathalie Emmanuel wore her hair up for the premiere.
Foto: Her lip color complemented her stunning dress.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Jorah Mormont is looking less ragged as his greyscale is gone.
Foto: He is cured.sourceHBO
Iain Glen doesn't suffer from a flesh-eating disease.
Foto: He was all smiles at the premiere.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Samwell Tarly traded his Night's Watch black for a simple maester's shift, but not for long.
Foto: He left the Citadel.sourceHBO
John Bradley is a lot more relaxed than Sam.
Foto: He looked dashing in his black suit.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Gilly learned how to read at the Citadel.
Foto: She's with Sam and the baby.sourceHBO
Hannah Murray sported a bright yellow dress at the red carpet.
Foto: She lit up the premiere.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Jaime Lannister sports short hair as he leads the Lannister army.
Foto: As of now, he's still by his sister's side.sourceHBO
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau looked handsome in his patterned black suit.
Foto: He also had a beard.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Bronn rocks a trim beard as he stands alongside Jaime.
Foto: He's not fighting alongside them for long.sourceHBO
Jerome Flynn has grayer hair and is more clean-shaven.
Foto: He was quite relaxed on the carpet.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Theon Greyjoy's hair is shorter and he looks healthier now that he's not Ramsay's hostage.
Foto: He barely escaped with his life from Euron, though.sourceHBO
Alfie Allen's hair is a little lighter in person.
Foto: He wore a dark blue suit.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Yara Greyjoy pulls her longer hair back.
Foto: She is currently captured, but still alive for all we know.sourceHBO
Gemma Whelan has shorter, darker hair in real life and had a baby.
Foto: Gemma Whelan at the BAFTA Film Awards in London in February 2019.sourceVianney Le Caer/Invision/AP
Varys is bald and dressed in regal robes.
Foto: He’s a tricky guy.sourceHBO
Conleth Hill has a head full of gray hair in real life.
Foto: He doesn't look like Varys at all.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Ellaria Sand was serious about avenging her lover, Prince Oberyn.
Foto: But now she's gone.sourceHBO
Indira Varma isn't always so serious.
Foto: She looked more ready for spring in her magenta dress.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Obara Sand was one of Oberyn's bastard daughters.
Foto: But now she is dead.sourceHelen Sloan/HBO
Keisha Castle-Hughes wears her hair down.
Foto: Her dress matched the carpet at the season seven premeire.sourceFrederick M. Brown/Getty Images
After disappearing on season three, Gendry came back.
Foto: Welcome back!sourceHBO
Joe Dempsie hit the carpet following Gendry's return on season seven.
Foto: He wore a light-colored suit and dark tie.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Tyrion Lannister still has his unruly hair and full beard when he crosses the Narrow Sea with Daenerys and her army.
Foto: He's Daenerys' Hand of the Queen.sourceHBO
Peter Dinklage's hair is darker in real life.
Foto: He wore navy to the premiere.sourceJeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO via Getty Images
Cersei Lannister still rocks her short hair as she sits atop the Iron Throne — for now.
Foto: All three of her children are dead, but she is now pregnant.sourceHBO
Unlike her blonde character, Lena Headey is a brunette and has longer hair.
Foto: Her hair has two tones.sourceDanny Moloshok/Invision/AP
Daenerys still has her iconic platinum blonde hair as she arrives in Westeros.
Foto: Her clothing is ready for the colder weather.sourceHelen Sloan/HBO
Emilia Clarke's hair is shorter, and she's a natural brunette.
Foto: She wore dark lipstick with her gray dress.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Melisandre looks as youthful as ever with her fiery hair.
Foto: She was last seen leaving Dragontstone.sourceHBO
Carice van Houten trades in her fiery locks for brown hair.
Foto: She wore a white dress.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Sandor Clegane (the Hound) shows off his scar in the snowy north.
Foto: He arrived with Beric Dondarrion.sourceHelen Sloan/HBO
Rory McCann has shorter hair and no scar in real life.
Foto: He was goofy at the season eight premiere.sourceEvan Agostini/Invision/AP
Tormund Giantsbane's beard is as wild as ever.
Foto: It's good to have him on Jon's team.sourceHBO
Kristofer Hivju shows of his wild beard in real life, too.
Foto: He's the best.sourceMike Coppola/FilmMagic via Getty Images
Euron Greyjoy sports a beard as the new villain.
Foto: He aligned with Cersei.sourceHelen Sloan/HBO
Pilou Asbæk has a little less beard in real life.
Foto: He's not so intimidating with a smile at the premiere.sourcePaul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images