Game of Thrones was one of the biggest and most popular shows in history during its prime on the small screen. Sure, the show didn’t stick the landing, but there is no denying that most of the planet was sucked into what was going on in Westeros. The actors on the series landed the roles of a lifetime, making bank and even forging some incredible friendships over time.
Michelle Fairley was a true standout while portraying Catelyn Stark on Game of Thrones, and she departed the series back in 2013. Since then, many people have been curious to know what the talented performer has been up to.
Let’s take a look and see how busy Michelle Fairley has been!
In The Heart Of The Sea Was Her Big Screen Move
Most people know Michelle Fairley best for what she has done on the small screen, but the truth is that she is an accomplished performer who has thrived in different settings. Since departing Game of Thrones, Fairley’s biggest release on the big screen was In the Heart of the Sea.
For those that don’t remember, In the Heart of the Sea was slated to be a blockbuster hit featuring big names like Chris Hemsworth and Tom Holland. According to IMDb, the film was based on the actual story that inspired Moby-Dick, and with huge stars on board and a hefty budget, this film had a ton of potential.
Unfortunately for all involved, the project did not do the type of box office numbers that many were anticipating, and even though it came out just 5 years ago, many people have already forgotten about this flick. Michelle Fairley didn’t have a huge role in the movie, but this can be considered her biggest theatrical release to date.
According to IMDb, Fairley has appeared in a number of short films, and it appears as though she has not taken on roles in too many large theatrical releases. She did appear in Ironclad: Battle for Blood back in 2014, though virtually no one knows about this film.
Despite not finding a massive amount of success on the big screen, Michelle Fairley has still been making waves on television.
She’s Currently On Gangs Of London
Michelle Fairley reached an audience of millions while on Game of Thrones, and since then, she has been holding her own on television. In fact, a recent project of hers has been going strong.
Gangs of London made its debut earlier this year, and it has already been picked up for another season. According to IMDb, Michelle Fairley plays the character Marian Wallace, and she has been a perfect fit for the role. Because this series was picked up by AMC, it is going to be able to net a much larger audience. After all, that is the network that was home to Breaking Bad and it currently hosts The Walking Dead.
Prior to the success of Gangs of London, Fairley had appeared in a ton of projects since Game of Thrones, stacking up the experience along the way. She most notably appeared in Suits and 24: Live Another Day, both of which saw her in a recurring role for 8 episodes. Outside of that, she has also taken the lead on shows like The White Princess and The Feed, though neither would make the same impact as Gangs of London.
It’s great to see that Fairley has been finding success on the small screen once again, but that’s not all that the talented actress has been up to. Turns out, she can make quite an entrance on the stage.
She Returned To Theater Work
Many people that get into the business usually refrain from going the theatre route, but Michelle Fairley has been more than happy to get back to her theater roots since Game of Thrones came to an end.
According to Broadway World, Michelle Fairley most recently hopped back on the stage back in 2018 to take on the role of Cassius in Julius Caesar. The production of Julius Caesar that Michelle Fairley was involved with was staged at the Bridge Theatre in London.
This came on the heels of appearing in both Road and Splendour in the years prior. While it is not an extensive amount of work, it is still cool to see that she has been able to land roles in these productions while still taking part in film and television. Given her stage background, we can only imagine how good it felt for her to be back.
Game of Thrones may still be what she is best known for these days, but Michelle Fairley has been extremely busy since the show ended. Hopefully, Gangs of London can continue what has been a successful run so far.