Actors Isaac Hempstead Wright (L) and Kristian Nairn attend the 'Game Of Thrones' panel during Comic-Con International 2016 at San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo : Getty Images / Kevin Winter)
"Game of Thrones" actor Kristian Nairn got from his mother a surprise that is pertinent to the role he played in HBO's massive hit. On a recent visit to his mother, he found a doorstop that spelled out "Hodor" in a doorway. He captured it and shared on Instagram on Sept. 27.
Nairn portrayed Bran Stark's ever faithful buddy, Hodor who dramatically died in "Game of Thrones" Season 6 to save the life of his master and other friends. Fans of the fantasy series were heartbroken when his character died at the hands of wights while carrying out the "Hold the door" mandate. Many are still traumatized by Hodor's demise, but Nairn's mother has her way of using it to give her son a good laugh.
Hodor-themed doorstops were a hit in the market following the character's death scene in the drama series. They come in various versions. Some have his image, while others are with a 3D-printed Hodor figurine.
The doorstop Nairn's mother has comes in a stylish version. It is a sleek and contemporary one that matches the 3D-printable design from Thingiverse' HodorStop, CNET reported.
"Game of Thrones" is known to ax fan-favorite characters like Hodor. Hence, its followers learn to anticipate and predict who will be killed in the series' upcoming seasons.
While the massive hit is filming Season 7 which will air in 2017, there are already speculations on who will die. Among them are Red Priestess Melisandre, Theon Greyjoy, Jaime Lannister, Brienne of Tarth, Davos Seaworth, Cersei Lannister and Jorah Mormont, according to the Season 7 death pool of TV Line.
Arya Stark, the innocent girl-turned-assassin who had commenced avenging the death of her loved ones, has her kill list. Some of the people on her list may find their demise in Season 7. Such could be Beric Dondarrion, Thoros of Myr, Illyn Payne and Gregor Clegane aka The Mountain.
Sandor Clegane aka The Hound who was in Stark's list but became her friend could also die. He could clash with his brother Gregor that may cost him his life.
Here is Hodor's death scene in Season 6:
