20 Facts About Game of Thrones Even The Biggest Fans Didn’t Know

19. The Hidden Sword

Sean Bean has become an iconic actor in the realm of fantasy dramas. Before captivating viewers as Ned Stark, Bean played Boromir in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. However, the connection between the two fantasy-giants doesn’t stop with Bean. Forged inside the Iron Throne is a replica of Gandalf’s sword — if only Ned was still around to claim the Throne…poor guy. I wonder how he would feel about his son becoming the most powerful man in the land…

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