Hannah Murray’s upcoming memoir reveals that she was sectioned as a result of her involvement in a cult.
The 35-year-old actor, known for her roles as Gilly in Game of Thrones and Cassie Ainsworth in the teen series Skins, is set to release a memoir detailing her experience of being drawn into a manipulative organization, as reported by The Bookseller.
Discussing the book, Murray shared that it will explore a “deeply personal story that has lived inside me for many years and which it now feels vital to share.”
“I could not be more thrilled to be working with Helen Conford, whose vision for the book aligns perfectly with mine,” she added, referring to her publisher at Hutchinson Heinemann, which is slated to release the memoir in summer 2026 after a competitive 13-way auction.
Hutchinson Heinemann described the memoir as an exploration of the “lure” of those who claim they can save us, “and the deceptive structure of organizations that promise us ‘wellness’.”
The publisher further explained: “It’s about the acting world, but also about the way all of us act, hiding our vulnerabilities from everyone except the people trained to prey on them."
“This is the story of the blurred line between what is real, and what is an illusion; what we must accept and what we wish to be true; between solid earth beneath your feet and a world where anything is possible if you only commit,” the statement read.
While Murray has not shared further specifics about her ordeal, it is expected that the memoir will shed light on her life after Game of Thrones concluded.
Murray, who found early success in her acting career, later took a break to pursue an English Literature degree at Queen’s College, Cambridge University.
Reflecting on her choice to return to education, she told Loose Women in 2019: “I just wanted to do it. I really loved literature and I wanted to take a bit of time out from the industry. I’ve got friends who are doctors and lawyers. I think an English degree really helps with acting.”
She compared the final season of Game of Thrones to “the end of school.”
“It feels like the end of school or the end of university with such an important group of people, I’m going to miss going to work with them every day,” she said.
“I think it’s going to take a while to really sink in how a phenomenon the show really is, that it’s the biggest show in the world and I’m in it.”