What happened this week in Game of Thrones-related news? Author George R.R. Martin broke the internet’s heart, season 8 filming continues at the ruins in Italica, we get a closeup of the massive King’s Landing set in Belfast, and we do a bit of theorycrafting, plus a whole lot more. Let’s get started.
There have been several Game of Thrones characters recast throughout the show’s seven seasons. Which ones were for the best, and which ones simply did not work out?
Which #GameofThrones characters have been recast, and was it the right move? We take you on a tour through the strange world of #GoT replacements. https://t.co/oCRCE4jIIx pic.twitter.com/ZBSOVZhn5a
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 29, 2018
Here’s a theory regarding what Jon Snow’s ultimate intentions were in season 7, and moving forward in the eighth and final season.
What was going on in Jon Snow's head during the events of #GameofThrones season 7? It's theorizing time: https://t.co/IJDP0zUcrw
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 29, 2018
SPOILER warning: The following video shows the Unsullied and Dothraki gathering at [REDACTED].
The Unsullied and Dothraki march on [SPOILER]. Check out video from the set of #GameofThrones season 8. https://t.co/UZiz15jyV7 pic.twitter.com/aL9Ucq5ZS8
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 29, 2018
George R.R. Martin broke our collective hearts by confirming his long-awaited sixth book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series — The Winds of Winter — will not be released in 2018. Oh, George, why do you do this to us?
George R.R. Martin: The Winds of Winter is not coming out in 2018. But we are getting another book set in Westeros: https://t.co/GNjCEQzODZ pic.twitter.com/nL9o04oqAb
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 29, 2018
One brave soul snapped some up close and clear photos of the King’s Landing set at Titanic Studios in Belfast.
#GameofThrones filming: Go inside the massive King’s Landing set at Titanic Studios -- these are the clearest and most up-close pictures we've seen yet. https://t.co/GZ6yKrI0hC pic.twitter.com/noOL1IDiNy
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 29, 2018
Game of Thrones season 8 will be “spectacular” promises Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk). Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) shares what it’s like being a “walking spoiler.”
Pilou Asbæk (Euron) promises that #GameofThrones season 8 will be “spectacular” and Emilia Clarke (Daenerys) discusses life as a "walking spoiler." https://t.co/V7adDOdDVP pic.twitter.com/4oP3t03QOn
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 29, 2018
HBO has submitted Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington’s names as Best Actor and Actress for Emmy consideration. Let’s hope they win.
HBO submits #GameofThrones stars for Emmy consideration, nominating two of them in the Best Actor and Best Actress categories for the first time: https://t.co/CP55Lyoq1G pic.twitter.com/dsFc92zUbI
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 29, 2018
Filming at the ruins of Italica (the Dragonpit) has begun.
Production on #GameofThrones season 8 begins at the ruins of Italica, aka the Dragonpit. https://t.co/AFb9FlXb1S pic.twitter.com/L1zqElxWUg
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 29, 2018
Game of Thrones season 7 won three BAFTA awards and Sam and Gilly (John Bradley and Hannah Murray) were there to accept.
#GameofThrones season 7 wins a trio of BAFTA awards, including a Special Award. John Bradley (Sam) and Hannah Murray (Gilly) were on hand to accept it. https://t.co/bwgqA34BGP pic.twitter.com/o8DAjULG0i
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 29, 2018
Hey, did you know WiC now covers Westworld? In that vein, star Jeffrey Wright (Bernard Lowe) tells fans where to find clues to the shows many mysteries.
Want to unlock the secrets to Westworld's second season? Star Jeffrey Wright (Bernard) tells fans where to look for clues: https://t.co/TrjGCAui1x pic.twitter.com/4iACWXxzeh
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 29, 2018
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