30.10.2026 10:20
World-famous actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones, took shelter in a metro station in Ukraine's capital Kyiv due to the threat of Russian air strikes. Footage has emerged of the famous actor spending the night on a folding bed, and Coster-Waldau described his experience with the words, "It was quite a difficult night."
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, one of the star actors of Game of Thrones, experienced terrifying moments in Ukraine, where he went to draw attention to humanitarian aid efforts.
After Russia was deemed likely to launch an attack with missiles and drones, an air raid alert was issued in Kyiv on the night of October 28. The 56-year-old Danish actor then took shelter in a metro station together with city residents.
IMAGES OF THE FAMOUS ACTOR UNDERGROUND HAVE EMERGED
In photos taken at the metro station, Coster-Waldau was seen resting on a folding bed in a blue United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hoodie, khaki trousers and sneakers.
Carrying a backpack and personal belongings with him, the actor spent the night together with Ukrainian civilians trying to stay protected from the threat of attack.
"IT WAS A VERY DIFFICULT NIGHT"
Sharing his experience on his Instagram account, Coster-Waldau described the night he spent in the Kyiv metro with these words:
"I spent the night in the Kyiv metro. It was a very difficult night."
Drawing attention to the difficulties experienced by Ukrainian civilians, the famous actor said, "I can experience this for one night and talk about it, but for thousands of Ukrainians this is the only way to stay safe during bombardment. We must continue to help civilians and uphold the rules we all agree on."
RED ALERTS WERE ISSUED FOR THREE DAYS
Coster-Waldau also shared an image on his social media account showing air raid warnings in Kyiv.
In the post, it was seen that warnings at red alert level were issued for three consecutive days in the Ukrainian capital between October 27 and 29.
Due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, metro stations in Kyiv are used as shelters by civilians during the danger of air raids.
"I DO NOT WANT UKRAINE TO BE FORGOTTEN"
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme since 2016, also explained the purpose of his visit to Ukraine.
Noting that international public opinion should not lose interest in developments in Ukraine, the famous actor said, "I want to make sure people do not forget a country that needs help. Ukrainians are putting up an extraordinary struggle, but they need the support of the international community, especially as winter approaches."
HE BECAME WORLD-FAMOUS WITH GAME OF THRONES
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau portrayed the character Jaime Lannister in all eight seasons of Game of Thrones, which aired between 2011 and 2019.
The actor, known worldwide for his successful performance, was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the Emmy Awards in 2018 and 2019.