Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRachel McGrathWednesday 22 July 2026 10:35 BSTLena Headey told by reporter she 'looks better' as Game of Thrones character: 'I was crushed'Lena Headey, known for her role as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones, says there are far fewer roles available for older women in recent years.Her agent recently informed her that potential projects have dropped from around 35 at a time to just five, with only one featuring a female character over 35.“That’s about one or two possible jobs in 12 months. And every other actress of the same age is waiting for the same thing,” she said.Headey, 52, is proactively creating new opportunities by writing, directing, and starring in projects, including the new Radio 4 and BBC Sounds comedy-drama Intimacy.The series sees Headey play intimacy co-ordinator Liza Simmons, who is working on a new film adaptation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover.In fullGame of Thrones star Lena Headey says acting offers have dropped by 90% in last yearMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in