Fans were then stunned to see therealMelisandre for the first time very old, and possibly ancient.
There have been hints about Melisandres age before.
Actress van Houten was once indirectly quoted back in season 2 as saying the character is 400 years old.
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In another interview, she noted the character is well over 100 years old.
I dont think a lot of people will see that coming.
It makes her immediately more vulnerable, but also more wise and even more mysterious.
Theres also a vulnerability in her age.
The Red Woman thinks in terms of what will save thousands, not one.
[Her age] makes everything even more meta.
Definitely, thats where all that stuff comes from.
She has no idea how she does it, van Houten says of Melisandres magical abilities.
Previously,van Houten told EWthat her character would be going in a different direction in season 6.
Its changing and I really like it.
We see her from a really different side of her now.
We see somebody whose whole belief system is tumbling down.
Shes completely confused, and I really like to play that.
After all the security and strength and pride, now we see something completely different.
Ive been really waiting for this moment.
EW has itsGoTrecap for The Red Woman up.
Also, we have an interview with Gwendoline Christie onBriennes rousing return.
