Hugh Bonneville thinks Game of Thrones is like a modern-day Shapespearean piece.
The actor compared the works of William Shakespeare to the popular HBO series and George R. R. Martin novels, claiming their "lust" and "violence" is on the same level.
Hugh Bonneville / Credit: WireImageSpeaking to Radio Times magazine he explained: "Shakespeare gives us just as much politicking, intrigue, lust and violence as you'll find in any episode of 'Game of Thrones'.
"The classroom can all too often be the death of [Shakespeare]. I know I'm not the only one who had to read aloud, line by line round the class, until Sir threw his chalk at someone for nodding off.
"Treating these plays like holy scripture, to be revered, can deter the newcomer for ever."
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