Game of Thrones scene stealer Sibel Kekilli, is just as witty and entertaining in real life as the character she plays in the hit HBO series. With the debut of season three right around the corner, Ms. Kekilli was kind enough to give us a little insight into what to expect from her character, Shae, and her relationship with Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) in the upcoming episodes. Read on the for the interview…

The Daily Quirk: As an award winning actress from Germany, what made you decide to make the move to American television with Game of Thrones?

Sibel Kekilli: Well, who wouldn’t? Actually I did say ‘no’ at the beginning. But the producers David Benioff and Dan B. Weiss luckily convinced me and made me change my mind. Although it’s a small part in the series, it is really something special. I’m really proud to be in from the very beginning

TDQ: Did any of your previous parts in films such as: Gegen die Wand (Head-On), Der letzte Zug (The Last Train), or Die Fremde (When We Leave) help you prepare for your role as Shae?

SK: Not really. Every role has a part of me, but remains still different. As an actress you are certainly learning from role to role and getting more experienced all the time.

TDQ: In the show, you play the mistress of Tyrion Lannister, which means many of your scenes are with Peter Dinklage – what is it like to work with him?

SK: I love him as a person and his acting is really overwhelming. It is amazing to watch him acting and working with him.

TDQ: Shae has already grown as a character from a pawn in the Lannister power games to an assertive hand maiden to the now ousted Sansa – where is Shae headed in Season 3?

SK: It’s going to be a surprise, but no matter what ever happens, she will stick to herself.

TDQ: Do Shae and Tyrion become closer this season?

SK: In the last season, they have become closer already, but from now on the closer they get the more dangerous it might become.

TDQ: Your Shae is much more mysterious and worldly than the Shea of the A Song of Ice and Fire books and also more involved with the characters apart for Tyrion Lannister. I especially enjoyed your interaction with Sansa (Sophie Turner). Will we get to see more independent Shae interacting with the inhabitants of King’s Landing?

SK: Let’s put it this way.. she is not going to be invisible…

TDQ: Dare I ask, does Shae live through Season 3?

SK: How dare you! [jokingly] If I tell you whether I will live or die my producers would kill me (not Shae) right away.

TDQ: Do you have any other projects in the works that you would like to share with our readers?

SK: I’m currently working in Germany. I’m playing an investigator in one of the most famous tv series in Germany (Tatort) and from time to time I have international or national castings or they send me scripts, but so far nothing that’s worth being spoken about.

We would like to thank Sibel Kekilli for taking the time to chat with us and remind you all to tune in for the Season Three Premiere of Game of Thrones on HBO March 31, 2013!

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