Ed Sheeran to star in ‘Game of Thrones’

British singer Ed Sheeran performs during the Italian State RAI TV program "Che Tempo che Fa"

Game of Thrones just got a little more soulful.

Executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss revealed that English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will be making a cameo appearance in season seven of HBO’s hit series.

The GOT show runners appeared on Sunday on a SXSW panel for the series, moderated by the Stark sisters themselves, Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner.

Getting Sheeran on the show has been a years-long effort for Benioff and Weiss, who originally extended an invitation to the singer to appear in the third season.

No details were offered about Sheeran’s role, but given the show’s history with musical cameos, including Sigur Ros and Of Monsters and Men, Sheeran will likely be a background player.

Season seven of Game of Thrones premieres on July 16.

source: GULF NEWS