October three years ago was a big month for Game of Thrones. Cameras started rolling, and the first ever live action footage of GRRM’s epic series adaptation was recorded as the pilot shoot began. But before that …
- In the beginning of the month, the rest of the pilot was cast, starting with the prologue. Richard Ridings was cast as Gared (later recast for the series proper), and Bronson Webb was confirmed in the role of Will.
- Three more roles were filled, and George played his hand of clues with us again. We got them all, naturally! Thus, the crucial role of Bran was filled, and confirmed. More clues were given, pointing to Donald Sumpter as Maester Luwin.
- In October, we also got Jason Momoa as Drogo. A most memorable role.
- We found out Aimee Richardson was cast as Myrcella in the pilot, and she went on to secure the role as a regular in the series proper.
- Finally, all the roles that still needed confirmation were confirmed. The cast of the pilot was officially assembled! David and Dan thanked the fans with a message. Such cool dudes.
- In other news, and among other things, we got hints from Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime) that he was reading our site.
- Julia Frey, who worked on the pilot as a VFX producer and who we remember fondly, inadvertently provided some clues about potential shooting locations.
- The press noted the buzz early on, and created some themselves.
- Then, finally, the filming of the pilot started. First at Castle Doune in Scotland (Winterfell), and then at locations in Northern Ireland. WiC.net was on the ball, writing reports from the set. Here are the October reports: Beginning, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 8.
Hear Me Roar: I remember following the pilot shoot so vividly. The countless F5 presses :) Updates coming in by the hour, a GRRM sighting, thorough bottom-supporting by our site regulars. Really glad I was part of this.
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18 Comments
I’ll let someone else go first this time
oops……………….
GrijnwaaldQuote Reply
Grijnwaald,
Feasting on your firstness again!
Aegon the ConquerorQuote Reply
I have a mancrush on Nikolaj.
Al SwearengenQuote Reply
Aegon the Conqueror,
Yeah eat it! These are rare moments that must be exploited at all costs! ;-)
GrijnwaaldQuote Reply
I still smile reading that report. If it weren’t for reading on WiC.net that they were filming in Doune I’d never had popped along and in turn never have plucked up the courage to head to Belfast the following week to celebrate my birthday in style ;)
Still my best GoT day EVER! :)
Jackie MacPhersonQuote Reply
Always support the bottom!
Aegon the ConquerorQuote Reply
Is the pilot ep 1 or is it something we have never seen?
MikeQuote Reply
I’m on my phone, so can’t post the link, but We Got This Covered interviewed Kit and he called season three a “season of betrayals”. I like.
Congrats again Grijnwaald, awesome feeling, isn’t it?
mags giantsbabeQuote Reply
Was the pilot for execs only or was it broadcast? We only have the series proper in the uk.
Mark ThompsonQuote Reply
Parts of it were used in ep 1, but most of it was reshot due to the recasting of Catelyn and Dany.
The original pilot, in its entirety, was shown only to HBO execs.
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
Winter Is Coming,
And it’ll most likely never be available to the public in any shape or form (except for those parts that are in the first episode).
Johan SporreQuote Reply
But why is that? Sensitivity over the cast members that were recast? Just an inferior product? I think every GoT fan would love to see that pilot.
RossQuote Reply
Ross,
I’d certainly love to see it!
GrijnwaaldQuote Reply
I doubt it. Some hardcore fans on here, certainly. But its the same script, to my knowledge. A few different actors and lower production values. Probably roughly edited.
AlanQuote Reply
Yes these were F5 days.
Remember the celebration of the first day of the filming on this site.
The RabbitQuote Reply
The Rabbit,
We could use some more F5 days… :) alas those initial buzz days are behind us. Still love most everyone here though.
dizzyQuote Reply
I’d love to see the pilot just to see the scene I’m in!
RimshotQuote Reply
Wow it’s been three years already?! Feels like only yesterday :)
LiesieQuote Reply