I'm here listening to my audio recording of Sean's Wizard World panel, so I'll write a summary to assist anyone who needs some translation help.
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The interviewer introduces Sean as someone who has starred in countless productions but who we know and love best as Boromir and Ned Stark. He says that he also met Sean at the St. Louis Wizard World Con, and Sean confirms that the Philadelphia Con is his second one.
The interviewer says he'd like to hear how Sean's acting career got started and how it progressed from stage to television and film. Sean mentions taking an acting course at Rotherham then going on to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and eventually getting into theater. He says when he performed Romeo and Juliet on stage there were only about six people involved so they doubled up to play the roles.
The interviewer wants to know if Sean would like to go back to theater. Sean says that you get a buzz from theater but you also get tired of repeating performances so he prefers television and films now.
The interviewer asks how Sean got started on British television. Sean says he enjoyed his role in "The Bill" and just kept looking for more chances to advance his career, first in television and then in films like "Stormy Monday" and "Patriot Games." He says he feels lucky and grateful that he had such opportunities.
The interviewer brings up "Goldeneye." Sean says that was quite an experience and an exciting time. He adds that when he's working on a big film like that he doesn't realize how big it really is until it actually comes out, which is good because that way he's not "shitting himself" while filming it.
The interviewer mentions the "Goldeneye" video game for Nintendo 64, where it was possible to play as 006. Sean remembers that he had a square head in the game.
Now it's time for questions from the audience. The first person asks what Sean would pick as a sign and a motto for House Bean (like House Stark or House Targaryen). Sean says his sign would be some kind of bean, and lists several possible kinds. And he decides his saying might be, "I've bean and gone."
The second person asks, "If you had to die like one character you've played, which death would you choose?" Sean says he doesn't know because they've all been horrible, violent deaths. The interviewer asks if there was any death scene that was fun to be a part of. Sean asks the audience if anyone can remember a death that was peaceful. I call out "Crusoe" but neither he nor the interviewer seem to hear me, which is probably just as well because Sean might not even remember being in "Crusoe." Some guy in the audience calls out "Boromir." Sean agrees that this death was heroic and that Boromir wanted it to happen as a way to atone for his sins.
The interviewer brings up Sean's internet memes and asks how Sean first became aware of people counting his death scenes. Sean says he wasn't aware until someone brought it to his attention, and jokes that now he feels like he's in competition with Christopher Lee for the most screen deaths.
The third person from the audience asks about Sean's memories from filming "Caravaggio." Sean says he has very vivid and fond memories of working with Derek Jarman and that it was an incredible experience.
The fourth person asks if there is any character that Sean has played who he wishes would have had a longer story. Sean jokes, "Yeah, all of them." Then he picks "Lord of the Rings" and "Game of Thrones" but points out that there's nothing you can do about it because you can't change the way the authors wrote those characters.
The fifth person asks what Boromir would have done with the ring if he stole it from Frodo. Sean says Boromir wouldn't have used it very well because he was under its spell.
The interviewer asks how Sean got the role of Boromir. Sean says he auditioned with Peter Jackson and did the scene where he tries to steal the ring. He was surprised and delighted when he got the part, and during the filming he enjoyed the New Zealand scenery and bonding with the other actors.
The sixth person from the audience asks about actors that Sean liked when he was younger. Sean mentions Ian McKellan, John Hurt, Peter O'Toole, and Richard Harris.
The seventh person asks what was Sean's favorite experience when playing Boromir. Sean says, "I guess, my death." He adds that the scene in the canoes was memorable because it felt peaceful and epic.
The eighth person asks what scene from Game of Thrones was Sean proudest of. Sean says he likes the scenes with the kids, the scenes with Mark Addy, and the scenes with Lena Heady.
The interviewer asks if Sean has kept up with Game of Thrones. Sean says he dips in and out of it and wants to get the complete set so he can watch it properly.
The ninth person wonders if Sean would revisit the role of Sharpe and maybe pass on the role to another actor. Sean says that at his age he wouldn't be jumping around quite as lively as he did 25 years ago. The role is close to his heart but he can't see it coming back as a series.
The tenth person wants to know if there will be a Silent Hill 3. Sean says he can't really see it happening.
The last person asks if Sean ever considered playing James Bond. Sean says there was some talk about it a long time ago, but he doesn't think it was his time back then.
The interviewer asks if there's anything Sean would like to do in his career. Sean says he just likes doing different things, and maybe he'll do some theater or a comedy where he doesn't die at the end.
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That's it! Hope this helps.
