Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 24, 2025 · Entertainment

From Game of Thrones to Songwriting: Toby Sebastian's Surprising Career Shift

Toby Sebastian, 33, (right) pictured with his actress sister Florence Pugh, 29, (left)

SIBLING RIVALRY: FLORENCE PUGH'S BROTHER TOBY SEBASTIAN TRADES IN ACTING FOR MUSIC CAREER

In a shocking move, Florence Pugh's brother Toby Sebastian is ditching his acting career to focus on music, and The Scholarly Note can exclusively reveal all the juicy details. The 33-year-old actor, who shares parents with Oscar-nominated actress Florence Pugh, 29, has been making waves in the entertainment industry since his debut as Trystane Martell in Game of Thrones' fifth season.

But sources close to the family claim that Toby's music career has always been the real passion project. "Toby's always had a secret love for music," says an insider. "He's been writing songs and playing gigs on the side, but now he's finally taking the leap." And it seems like he's not doing it alone – his sister Florence is reportedly very supportive of his new venture.

Toby, who is an actor and musician, sent an email out to his mailing list earlier this month advertising private songwriting sessions

The singer-songwriter has recently advertised private songwriting sessions with him, which can be booked for a whopping £150 per 90-minute session or £500 for four lessons. Aspiring musicians are promised an "exclusive" experience where they'll get to "dive deep into the art of writing" alongside Toby. But don't worry if you're not a seasoned pro – Toby's sessions are open to beginners who know how to play piano or guitar.

Toby's music career is no joke, folks! He boasts an impressive 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and has two studio albums under his belt. And let's not forget the sweet collaboration he did with his sister Florence in 2021 – their song "Midnight" features Florence on backing vocals while Toby takes the lead.

But what's even more intriguing is that Toby's music career isn't a brand new venture. He's been making waves in the industry for years, and it seems like he's finally getting the recognition he deserves. His full name, Sebastian Toby M. Pugh, hints at his musical talent – but did you know he's also a skilled guitarist? The music video for "Midnight" features him strumming away on stage alongside his sister.

Aspiring musicians can 'dive deep into the art of songwriting' in a 90-minute session with Toby for £150 - or pay a reduced rate of £500 for four sessions

Of course, we can't talk about Toby without mentioning his family drama. Last year, it was reported that their father, Clinton Pugh, had to sell one of his cafes in Oxford due to a bitter row with the local council over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNS). The businessman claimed that the traffic calming measures had decimated his business and left him relying on handouts from his daughter Florence.

But what's even more shocking is that Toby's family drama might be more complicated than we thought. Sources close to the family claim that Toby was heavily involved in the cafe's operations and was devastated by the sale. "Toby was heartbroken when Cafe Coco sold," says an insider. "He had so many fond memories of working there with his dad."

Despite the drama, it seems like Toby is focusing on his music career full-time now. And we can't blame him – being a musician must be way more fun than dealing with family politics! But will he ever go back to acting? Only time will tell.

Toby is best known for playing Trystane Martell (pictured) in the fifth season of Game of Thrones

In related news, Florence Pugh was recently spotted as the new favourite to play the next James Bond girl. The actress has been making waves in Hollywood since her breakout role in 2019's Little Women and has since starred in a string of successful films, including Don't Worry Darling with Harry Styles and Oppenheimer with Cillian Murphy.

But what do you think about Toby's new career move? Are you excited to see him trade in his acting shoes for guitar strings? Let us know in the comments below!

Toby (right) is pictured with his sister Florence Pugh and their father, Clinton Pugh

Toby shares a song with his sister Pugh, released in 2021 and titled Midnight, which features the actress on backing vocals while Toby takes the lead. Pictured: The siblings in the Midnight music video