Kristian Nairn won't be seen in 'Game of Thrones 5'

Actor Kristian Nairn says that he won't be a part of the upcoming fifth season of TV series "Game of Thrones".

Nairn, who plays Hodor in the popular series, told Australian Broadcasting Channel that he and Isaac Hempstead-Wright, who etches the role of Bran Stark, wouldn't be returning for the next instalment, reports contactmusic.com.

"We have a season off. We have a year's hiatus," he said.

The fifth season of "Game of Thrones" will premiere sometime in early 2015.