Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams has announced a new role – on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
The actress, 22, best known for her role as Arya Stark in the blockbuster fantasy drama, is the first celebrity guest judge announced for the UK spin-off.
Her signing was revealed as the final episode of Game Of Thrones aired in the early hours of the morning for UK viewers, to mixed reviews.
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The series, “showcasing the most fabulous drag queens that the UK has to offer”, will air on BBC Three later this year.
Williams is a “huge fan” of the global hit and “when asked to be one of RuPaul’s extra special judges, she jumped at the chance,” the BBC said.
The actress said: “What I love the most about drag is the story of the drag queen behind the facade.
“I think that so much of drag comes from a place of real pain and seeing how that transforms into a character is so interesting to me. I love that about art and about drag.”
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Williams will feature as a celebrity judge for one episode, appearing alongside RuPaul and judge Michelle Visage.
Graham Norton and Alan Carr have previously been announced as rotating resident judges on the eight-part series.
RuPaul’s Drag race UK is the first British adaption of the Emmy Award-winning franchise.