John Bradley On The Last Season Of The HBO Show, "Game of Thrones"

Summers span decades. Winters can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne begins. "Game of Thrones" is based on the bestselling book series by George R.R. Martin and created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. John Bradley, who plays Sam, stopped by BUILD to talk the final season of the popular HBO series.
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[@fedra76it]

Besides acting, John Bradley should become a teacher. Nobody would ever get bored during his lectures. I just worship his in-depth thinking and eloquence.

[@SenderBudYerGood]

If he was my history teacher in high school I probably wouldn't have fallen asleep so many times!

[@zendraw3468]

in-depth thinking, lol. have you been in any depths of thought.

[@fedra76it]

@@zendraw3468 and what should this mean, exactly?

[@zendraw3468]

@@fedra76it it doesnt mean anything, its just a way of sayng your ignorant of the nature of the subject.

[@fedra76it]

@@zendraw3468 Please seek for advice, you clearly need help if this is your way of interacting with people - and ones you know absolutely nothing about. Farewell.

[@lisaowens5070]

A true intellectual, a quality man.

[@bridge4]

im with ya since the first time i saw John Bradley, and ever time since. he's happy, kind, humorous, intelligent, and very articulate. im still in the intro of this video, but i'm expecting the same since he's literally never once not impressed/inspired me =)

[@connor3mm597]

bridge4 ahh bridge :)

[@renezamostni5732]

"Yeah" - interviewer

[@LeChaunce]

With this interview, John Bradley became one of my favorite humans on the planet.

[@brandadse.1741]

Should watch him on the comicon panel interviews, he’s hilarious and witty.

[@mystmuffin3600]

Good pfp. Best band ever

[@mystmuffin3600]

Australiantatious nah they still are. Do you listen to today’s music? It’s a fkin disgrace

[@drealboy_]

This is John Bradley. I've followed him for a number of years now. He's always the same. Brilliant, philosophical, sensitive, charming etc. Really fantastic human.

[@enloveyduvey001]

@Australiantatious greatest band of all time. and they did it in 7 years. and had the two greatest singer song writers of all time (Lennon Mccartney, who are only outdone by bob dylan) andddd George harrison?? in one band? GOAT

[@laurajenadam]

I honestly cannot think of anyone else on this planet who could play Samwell Tarly as well as John Bradley. He is amazing!

[@dmiller5843]

cause you only know him playing samwell. Could be anyone else at the start and you'd probably say the same. But i totally feel you :D just kinda odds me when i read this kinda things

[@E-A-Z-Y]

D Miller That’s the case the most of the time. But some people are born to play a role. Case in point; Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Just to name a few.

[@Ccthomas-ks1hn]

@@E-A-Z-Y thats a couple

[@E-A-Z-Y]

bronxbombers 2211 Ooh, arguing semantics are we. Fun.

[@Ccthomas-ks1hn]

@@E-A-Z-Y It had to be done.

[@Jay-qh6uv]

Also wow, when he's describing he and Kit's relationship he is also exactly describing the relationship between Jon Snow and Sam. The friends you make out of fear are the closest friends you have. That really explains a lot of their chemistry.

[@Anne231154]

John Bradley I salute you sir. Sensitive, Intellectual, perceptive, and a fantastic speaker.

[@nawfaleffendi9132]

nice speaking..so British..smooth

[@akriti_1]

He's such a deep man...such philosophical views.!

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

sam looking smaller, gilley looking bigger 😂

[@giuseppegalli8858]

God I love his explanation about Sansa's journey

[@doubtazul]

Yeah, gave me a new perspective about Sansa's character😞

[@geofthompson3844]

He's a really nice bloke. Speaks well and although I've seen critics of the interviewer he let him speak without interruption and so we got full and complete answers which makes such a refreshing change. I'm so fed up of hosts who just can't wait to speak again, this guy just sat back and let John finish. Nice video 👍

[@johnnyonline]

I thought I'd watch a couple of minutes and click away but I've watched 40 minutes so far and this is such a great cast interview. John Bradley is incredibly well spoken and thoughtful regarding the show and its cultural impact.

[@BaldingClamydia]

I've loved Sam since the first moment he showed up in the books

[@RyanSpringer1984]

I'm at the 21:00 mark of the video ans have a feeling I will be seeing this one out.

[@Yukmoy]

johnnyonline same same same

[@carriezen8499]

I didn't even realize it was 40+ minutes until I read this comment! He's a beautiful soul..

[@sillythingsme186]

John and Kit are really like Sam and Frodo. It’s so cute ❤️

[@megskaggs1]

Sam wise & Samwell. Love it.

[@hoots-iv2pe]

Hahahaha👍👍👍👍

[@MD-qb3jb]

I think you mean Sam and Jon is like Sam and Frodo ;-)

[@HarrisonsFord]

Bradley gives such amazing interviews, he needs to be famous forever more.

[@oberynmartell7758]

Every Throne actor gets work. Only not all of them are getting the right level of work. Not sure about John here but the actor who plays Edd played a weird serial killer in a movie and he was pretty good in it. Can't remember the name. Nobody saw it lol

[@KrzyKuri]

The audience sucked. I would have stood up for him. I love his character and I love him. He’s an amazing guy and he needs more recognition.

[@rivolinho]

When you want the GoT fluff interviews, watch the rest of the cast..... When you want the philosophy, watch John Bradley

[@DJDavis844]

I like how this guy talks in general. He's very effective because he doesn't speak in a way where he loses you with complicated analogies and talk that diverts the conversation in a place where you want to search for another video. He can connect real life with fictional characters in a way unheard of to me. DAMN GOOD INTERVIEW!!!!!

[@reneenayfabnaynay5679]

I like that the interviewer asks his question, and then, he just sits back, and let's him answer! He just let's him go on and give a full, in depth answer! So many of these interviewers only let them get out a sentence or two, then they cut them off by asking another question, never allowing them to finish. This guy is perfect! I'm loving these in depth answers!

[@bridge4]

awesome story about John and Kit's friendship blossoming while they were scared and vulnerable. it parallels their characters (they became each other's first friends) “Fat and awkward and frightened he might be, but Samwell Tarly was no fool. One night he visited Jon in his cell. “I don’t know what you did,” he said, “but I know you did it.” He looked away shyly. “I’ve never had a friend before.” “We’re not friends,” Jon said. He put a hand on Sam’s broad shoulder. “We’re brothers.” And so they were, he thought to himself after Sam had taken his leave. Robb and Bran and Rickon were his father’s sons, and he loved them still, yet Jon knew that he had never truly been one of them. Catelyn Stark had seen to that. The grey walls of Winterfell might still haunt his dreams, but Castle Black was his life now, and his brothers were Sam and Grenn and Halder and Pyp and the other castouts who wore the black of the Night’s Watch. “My uncle spoke truly,” he whispered to Ghost. He wondered if he would ever see Benjen Stark again, to tell him. (AGOT, Jon IV)

[@Dapryor]

BIG fan of your channel, bridge4!

[@bridge4]

@@Dapryor thanks David! :))

[@clintbeasthood9758]

John Bradley is absolutely brilliant. If you've seen him on other panels like comic-con or talk shows, you can tell that he has jokes for days. He's incredibly clever and quick witted.

[@griff5940]

That was quite literally one of my favorite interviews i've ever seen. Since most interviews are cookie cutter, quick, and clickbaitish. This interview, even though it seems like it could be exhausting for John, is what fans truly want to see. Quips and funny stories from celebs is fun once and awhile, but this type of and almost personal conversation with the audience is what makes me want to follow him throughout his career.

[@Wasmachine91]

What a joy this interview is!

[@kbg8641]

John Bradley’s interviews are amazing. The thoughtfulness & depth of this young man is impressive. I enjoy him tremendously. Can’t wait to see what’s next for Samwell Tarley & more importantly for the talented actor who portrays him. 💕

[@shadetree1175]

24:50 It’s strange he mentions the battle of the bastards because that was one of my first experiences with GOT. My sister was crazy about the show and really wanted me to start watching it. After seeing that battle scene I wasn’t impressed because I didn’t know any of the characters. After watching the show from the beginning several months later and growing to love Jon Snow and the stark family that battle scene almost put me in tears....wonderful!

[@ziajka8918]

Why would you start watching in the middle of the show. Doesnt make any sense 😂

[@pa.o]

Battle of the bastards was SO nerve wracking!! Like no joke, my heart was beating sooo fast, I thought Jon was going to die... again..

[@oz2770]

@@ziajka8918 some people do, it's like they are testing the show to see if it's really something they are willing to spend their time on.

[@ziajka8918]

@@oz2770 thats why they create pilots :)

[@mrmushin1]

It took me five weeks to watch the show. Only just finished it today after watching two episodes a day to catch up; My reason I always said I will watch before the final season airs and have been putting it off for year Now!

[@THEAnnEla]

I love him, it is always so interesting to listen him talk, he is a very good speaker and he seems to be very aware of what he is saying, very intelligent. I hope to see him in a lot of projects after GoT. And I love how he talks about Sansa and Sophie, Sansa's story is my favourite storyline too.

[@andrewalexander4331]

Wow, how amazing is John Bradley. Credit to the interviewer too for letting him roll. Brilliant.

[@danielseverson3173]

John you are the perfect fit for Sam! Thank you for playing Samwell Tarly! Your future is bright! Hope you have a long and successful career!

[@timschnitzel]

John Bradley is great. I love how deep this interview goes. Most of the other interviews with GoT cast members are so short and/or superficial, I really like this one. I‘d really love to get to know other cast members to that extend, because I think there are some more great personalities.

[@gowkie3940]

Northern English accents are so soothing and melodic.

[@joanneoliver1538]

Thank you

[@megaduck7965]

Depends where in the north you're talking about, some of them are a long way from soothing and melodic ;)

[@terminalfrost3645]

@@megaduck7965 scouse springs to mind

[@megaduck7965]

Andromeda oh how right you are hahaha

[@virgoqueen8950]

JOHN IS AWESOME TO LISTEN TO, HE IS BRILLIANT. I did not watch "GOT" until February this year and after 3 episodes I was hooked. I binged watched 67 episodes in a week and I have watched a few episodes over and over again so I do not know how people waited so long in between for the next season ....I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS SUNDAY

[@lostgoth3980]

I could listen to him giving life advice all day

[@JanHayastanMusic]

Sam was the saver of mankind on the show. He was the one who found the dragon glass dagger and know what it is, kill a white walker and later find out where it can be found. He stood up for Jon and got him elected, Jon got the wildings to fight beside them because he was the commander. Sam was very very important in the show.

[@katericochran4634]

What a beautiful interview. I say beautiful because I got to hear about the creation of an actor in a way that I have never heard before. And John spoke eloquently, thoughtfully, truthfully and humbly about his growth and craft. He gave credit where credit was due. I have heard virtually all of the GOT cast talk about the brilliant people behind the scenes. I've always liked Sam's character. GOT would not have been the same without him. I really enjoyed watching what happened at the Wall and the far North because of the actors and storyline and came to really care about every character: Pip, Grenn, Ed (one of my favorites) Sam, Jon, Commander Mormont, Maester Aamon and of course the cast of wildlings/free folk. They brought the brilliant writing of Mr. Martin. Best of luck John. I wish there had been a way for us to see the entire cast of The Night's Watch gathered together for an interview.

[@puckbryn3583]

Love John, this conversation was great

[@cecin7042]

He is so kind a lovely to listen to. I love his character.

[@paulbarry3400]

Love his description of his friendship with Kit. And it’s exactly their relationship in the show.

[@billcranston3882]

What an eloquent and thoughtful person John Bradley seems to be. Awesome insight to his comments and answers.

[@ROSSCO1872]

Great interview, didnt realise how long it had been, could listen to John talking about the show for a long time and not get bored, thumbs up mate :)

[@LeGadabout]

My heart explodes when I hear Sansa's arc and Sophie's performance get such beautiful recognition.

[@PontoLyone]

He may have just inspired me, a 25 year old, to go audition in a local production for the first time since 7th grade.

[@patkelly3966]

Do it.

[@elena6519]

Good luck and please come back an tell us what became of your audition

[@robins5828]

Great interview all the way through, but my two favorite parts were right at the end. Brilliant analysis of Joffrey, I never thought of the character that way but it makes perfect sense. Also love the analogy of people being like music. I can't believe this was his first job out of drama school. I can't imagine anyone else playing Sam and doing the character justice.

[@ColieBear18]

That analogy floored me. It was such a gorgeous and eloquent way to explain it. This interview was a delight.

[@buddhistslacker]

This was the best interview ever. John Bradley is so insightful and the interviewer asked fantastic questions.I loved where he was describing how people watch got like sports and they watch it together that was so true.

[@UuzerName]

John is such a well spoken guy. Love watching his interviews.

[@Aliciablack_j]

This guy is unbelievably smart, articulate and engaging. I would love to sit down with him and have deep conversations

[@mysound6983]

how can someone dislike this interview?! that was so intense, like watching the first minutes of winds of winter again.

[@jonsnowisdaddy4058]

that only felt 20 minutes long. he’s one of the most interesting & well spoken cast members

[@amfitness5598]

John Bradley is a fantastic interview, and an even better person! We need more actors like him.

[@joshin436]

He's so authentic ❤️

[@daliasaravia1443]

John is so eloquent and sweet 🖤 he’s a wonderful dude and a great actor. I can’t wait what he does next!

[@Parallaxus]

This interview has hammered in how nice and important it is for interview shows to have clip on mics rather than having to sit and hold a mic to one's mouth the whole time, possibly forgetting and something said being missed.

[@LUVTVD]

John Bradley is poetic in his words. Wonderful.

[@robertstraw9881]

What a fantastic interview that was. Very articulate and thoughtful. Very down to earth as well. A great guy he seems to be.

[@eliacortez7430]

I completely enjoyed this interview, he is such an intelligent and humble man!

[@knight_0wl]

Who else is smarter just by listening to John Bradley?

[@oberynmartell7758]

Not Bronn. He cut him off what twice?

[@amyreed2855]

He's such an insightful person, I could listen to him explain literally anything ❤

[@anagasa]

He seems like such a well rounded person from all his interviews I have seen

[@saraidreadful3313]

33:56 You are SO right. The show will live forever; but, the suspense of waiting between seasons, theorizing who will 'win the game', deciphering characters motives, and reading into the books for more history and details... and the GoT community online really has made this show a deep, interactive experience that is one of a kind. GRRM has written a masterpiece and the actors have really breathed life into the characters. Game of Thrones is life. -John, you were awesome to listen to! You have wonderful and fresh answers to average and predictable questions.

[@IvyRiototar]

This is one of my favorite interviews ever. What a well-spoken man John Bradley is. Very insightful.

[@ChristopherDobro]

Love listening to John. Seems like such a sweet genuine dude.

[@ChristopherDobro]

Also super well spoken and smart

[@Anna.Mason151]

Wow!!....what an insightful interview and great in depth responses from John...What an incredible Person and Actor for sharing that experience of working on something that had incredible impact at a world viewer scale and personally. What great faith all of them must have had in each other. A refreshing interview Thank You.

[@E-A-Z-Y]

Great guy, truly great. Intelligent, articulate and well spoken. I’m sure he’s going to be a British classic.

[@sirbrisky6288]

Great interview I want to see him in more bigger projects!

[@oberynmartell7758]

I wanna see him as a really vicious and calculating villain in something. He has the chops for it and the intellect.

[@lasna8746]

Such a sweet and smart interview

[@twstf8905]

I could see him doing something like Bob Odenkirk did, when he went from comedy roles, even in dramas like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, to big movie roles like "Nobody." Something people wouldn't initially expect, but end up totally happily surprised. Know what I mean?! He could probably do anything, really. He's brilliant. 👍

[@072405]

What a nice guy/interview... very smart & well spoken... wishing he has more time...

[@bbtank3000]

He’s speaks so well intelligently. No wonder he was cast as Sam! I especially loved him emphasizing the need to character development in order to appreciate the larger scale scenes.

[@crhettbuttler1]

Every one is into Jon and Khal and Robb abd all hail warriors, meanwhile I always loved Sam.

[@AverkiGaming]

What a great man. John has a bright future for sure :)

[@trashrat4544]

Agreed. Very interesting and enjoyable to listen to him speak. Insightfull and well balanced man. ? who keeps saying "yeah" etc in the background though? found that annoying as hell.

[@stevejohnson5035]

I think it's the host. Once he asks his question, he drops is mic and it's his natural response to a conversation.

[@DrWarcloud36]

Yep. Def the host.

[@trashrat4544]

@@DrWarcloud36 Fair enough . sorry it came across to me as someone in the audience which sounded odd!

[@DrWarcloud36]

@@trashrat4544 no need to apologize, thats what we all thought at first lol

[@andrejdespotovski4788]

I haven’t gotten to the part where John starts the interview and I’m already looking forward hearing the yeahs lol

[@fordism.01]

Very underated actor . He is good at comedy . Straight acting. Playing the bad guy. He is a quality tallent hope to see him in more shows and movies.

[@szinga]

listening to john was delightful.

[@clintbrunke2074]

I am calling it now Sam ends up on the throne !

[@Anne231154]

No throne is safe ...not the iron throne and not Tywin's throne

[@danvoyer4105]

nah dude the night king turn out to be the good guy, all he wanted is to bring evry1 closer together and the show end on an aerial view of a white walkers crowd singing "we are the world" as a flock of doves flies by

[@christifagerberg3226]

It was such a pleasure listening to John. If he did a pod cast I could Listen to him for hours.💞💞

[@Jay-qh6uv]

I think he got the job right out of drama school just because...the man IS Samwell Tarly. The way he speaks about how he wasn't thinking he could possibly ever get the part and that he was just focused on trying not to embarrass himself...that's why he got it. Because that's what Sam would have been thinking, too. He's very intellectual and well spoken but with a nervous little stammer, just like Sam is. They really nailed the casting for this show. I can't imagine them interacting with him for the first time and thinking anything other than "clearly this is Samwell Tarly made flesh".

[@SH-wk6po]

Has anyone else noticed that when Matt Forte interviewed Carice (Melisandre) he wore red shoes, and in this interview with John (Samwell who's been up north) he's wearing bright blue shoes? ❤️💙 I see what you're doing there!

[@kona883]

He is so right about Sansa! Her road was so hard to watch in the beginning. I mean who cared! But I remember when Jeoffry had that pos Meryn Trant hit her with his sword and start to rip her dress off before Tryion stopped you could see a young actress blossom! On that note many a movie and tv show have been ruined because of child actors GOTs found incredible children to play the roles even sweet Robin LOL!

[@PeterTheDeleter]

my boy waited for the camera to turn to the interviewer to dab his face of sweat XD

[@oberynmartell7758]

I thought it was funny to watch him go from makeup chair ready to sweaty in an instant lol. Fucking lights on those sets must be annoying plus body heat. Its cool hes actually getting into shape. Lets hope we get a steady flow of Jonwell Brarly in movies and other stuff from here on out

[@mikeyang7003]

a very well spoken and intelligent man, love him.

[@kimikoifish7]

Bringing a sense of community back to TV, 💯 agree. A show like this is so rare

[@Mg65116]

Can’t wait to see more from John. He’s incredibly talented and he has a huge future!

[@laneboy1753]

He's a real Sam. So well spoken and intelligent.

[@Matt02341]

43 minutes r u kidding me? 43 minutes later wow awesome

[@vincentdawn9689]

I don't get people who don't like Sam and Gilly. Those two are consistently a respite from the darkness and heaviness of the show, an often light and lovely palate cleanser that relaxes me in between grisly scenes of rapes and beheadings and whatnot.

[@777spectre.]

What a great guy and a truly interesting interview

[@majopereda658]

i left this interview running as i did some of my university work, and I loved it. John's voice is so soothing and pleasant. One could hear for days a podcast from him i swear

[@swaterman08]

Who gave this dude a job? Makes me appreciate the Host who can actually interview people.

[@bridge4]

yes, a reference to healing!! woot woot. you're the man John!

[@JosephHMama]

Heheh hi, Kev 😃

[@bridge4]

@@JosephHMama hey Josiah! :))

[@singjustice]

I literally go to all his interviews because the way he speaks so poetic holy fuck love him

[@Sept1973]

What a great guy - he so deserves good he did a fantastic job with sam.

[@tiredoffools8929]

John Bradley was a great interview. Great job!

[@toneriggz]

Been watching since premiere night in 2011. I have my GoT inspired liquors lined up. Ready to finish the show with a bang.

[@harackmw]

If nothing else, at least we will get to see what these great actors do after this show...RIP game of thrones.

[@charltonmoore]

What an articulate man

[@Yukmoy]

I totally agree with John. I usually like to binge watch episodes and refer to not watch them live because i hate having to wait but with GoT, the anticipation is unparalleled, i have to see it same time.

[@kimikoifish7]

I love listening to him speak! He’s not only eloquent he’s funny too. I need a friend like him!

[@mileora]

Wow, John described it so perfectly - from 33:50 till 36:00 - the atmosphere that is there right now globally, this anticipation that will be gone in just a while, so ephemeral and unique...

[@mcdaviddeservesbetter8]

34:40 It’s SO true. *GoT* is basically sports. People clamour to see it live, as a communal experience.

[@samt1903]

The guy in the Audience saying "Yeah" multiple times at the same time over and over again should be punished with the walk of atonement

[@terezlouth9484]

I think it's the interviewer saying "yeah" every time. Whenever John is answering the question, they probably turn the interviewer's microphone off so when he speaks out during John's talk, it sounds like it comes from someone in the audience. Edit: I just noticed in the video that the interviewer puts his mic down when John talks, so there's the answer.

[@jillnixon4506]

Omg it's ridiculous. I was totally annoyed

[@SparkyBreaks]

Yeah its the interviewer. He just has his mic on his lap

[@gowkie3940]

SHAME.....SHAME.....SHAME.....

[@normastits8207]

Sam King so true!! Give him to the Lord of Light!

[@kahnjugaming]

I love listening to him. He's very smart and well-spoken. A wonderful student of life.

[@raerae1518]

John you are a truly wonderful spokesperson for the north. Definitely now one of my favourite northern actors ... Right up there with Sean Bean. Would love to see you work together x

[@MissTinaTv]

Great interviewer. Smart questions that keep my interest all the way through. (Of course, John Bradley interviews well, too!) Thank you