Game of Thrones Celeb Cameo Everyone Missed (No, It's Not Ed Sheeran)

Game of Thrones feels like one of those shows with a seemingly endless cast. It would be impossible for anyone to recognize all the faces in the crowds, especially when they are hidden under costumes, makeup, and clever acting. That is why we are sure you did not see this amazing cameo in season eight.

As mentioned in the title, we're not talking about Ed Sheeran, so let's get that out of the way now. Everyone saw Sheeran's cameo because everyone was expecting it, thanks to the heavy promotion. In addition, Sheeran's face was uncovered and he was even singing, making his cameo arguably the most obvious in the entire series.

Another familiar face

Instead, we are talking about Rob McElhenney. That's right, the creator, writer and star of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia was in Game of Thrones. We can sense your skepticism, but trust us, we would never mislead you. Watch season 8 episode 1, Winterfell, and look closely at the Ironborn soldiers.

Look even closer until you spot the bearded man with the slightly receding shoulder-length hair and the ghastly facial injury that has taken his left eye. That's McElhenney.

You may be wondering how this happened. It turns out that McElhenney is friends with Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Their friendship is so close that the two even co-wrote an episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Armed with this knowledge, the question goes from how this cameo happened to why it didn't happen sooner.

Perfect for his role

McElhenney gives a brilliant performance in his cameo, perfectly capturing the feel of the scene and blending in so effortlessly that you really have to look closely to spot him. Once you do, though, he is impossible to miss and will stand out to you every time you watch the scene.

Give Game of Thrones a rewatch and see what other celebrity cameos you can find. We bet that once you start spotting them, you will not be able to stop.