Hannah Murray’s memoir to be published by Hutchinson Heinemann after a 13-way auction war

The stars of Game of Thrones are leaving their imprint worldwide. These exceptionally skilled actors have risen to become some of the most distinguished and familiar personalities in the acting world. Yet, some have paused their bustling careers to concentrate on different aspects of life. Hannah Murray, known for her role as Gilly in Game of Thrones, a wildling who evolves into the love interest of Samwell Tarly, inadvertently became entangled with a cult that offered her “wellness.”

Hannah Murray reveals involvement with a cult in her memoir

Murray’s upcoming memoir, The Make-Believe, has some shocking revelations in store. Hutchinson Heinemann has acquired the UK and Commonwealth rights, including audio, for “The Make-Believe” from Harriet Poland at CAA, set for publication in the summer of 2026. This acquisition comes after a competitive bidding war involving 13 publishers. The prologue to the book (as per The Bookseller) reads:

“This is the story of the blurred line between what is real, and what is an illusion; what we must accept and what we wish to be true; between solid earth beneath your feet and a world where anything is possible if you only commit. It is about the lure of those that tell us they can save us, and the deceptive structure of organizations that promise us ‘wellness’. It’s about the acting world, but also about the way all of us act, hiding our vulnerabilities from everyone except the people trained to prey on them.”

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The Make-Believe tells Hannah Murray’s “deeply personal story”

The Make-Believe details Hannah Murray’s personal journey behind the glitter of red carpet and TV screens. Her involvement with the cult happened during a busy time in her life, after filming scenes for the seventh season of Game of Thrones between 2016 and 2017. Murray thanked Hutchinson Heinemann for giving her a stage to open up about her struggles:

“The Make-Believe tells a deeply personal story that has lived inside me for many years and which it now feels vital to share. I could not be more thrilled to be working with Helen Conford, whose vision for the book aligns perfectly with mine. I’m grateful to Helen and the whole team at Hutchinson Heinemann for their belief in this book and its story, and I can’t wait to start working together.”

Other TV shows and films Hannah Murray has been a part of

Hannah Murray gained prominence due to her role of Gilly in Game of Thrones, which she played from 2012 to 2019. However, there were also other TV shows and movies she was a part of. They are:

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12/19/2024 08:23 pm GMT