WiC Weekly: June 16-22
What happened this week in Game of Thrones-related news? As season 8 filming grinds to a halt, several cast members say goodbye to the show, HBO is going forward with a Game of Thrones prequel set in the Age of Heroes, and we discuss the stories and characters we might possibly meet. And, the Westworld season 2 finale airs tonight, get caught up with a comprehensive timeline of events. Let’s get started, shall we?
Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) took to Instagram to write a heartfelt goodbye to the show she’s been a part of since the very beginning. We’re not crying, you’re crying.
Emilia Clarke (Daenerys) says a heartfelt goodbye to #GameofThrones. Excuse us while we curl up and cry in a corner. https://t.co/AxtjOX7BK2 pic.twitter.com/gzKoPZ1pdZ
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
Outlander author Diana Gabaldon — who is a close friend of George R.R. Martin — says he revealed to her that he has written himself “into a corner” with The Winds of Winter, which might explain why we’ve had to wait so long for that book’s release.
George R.R. Martin's friend, Outlander author Diana Gabaldon, says he's written himself "into a corner" with The Winds of Winter. "Have you ever killed somebody off that you later realized that you needed?" https://t.co/meWzh8TizK pic.twitter.com/J1GBWmkKw4
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) has filmed his character’s final scene in season 8, but isn’t done filming in general.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has shot Jaime Lannister’s final scene, but isn’t done filming #GameofThrones season 8. https://t.co/sztCB0VuEo pic.twitter.com/Lex3Hk42yG
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
The 90 minute Westworld season 2 finale airs tonight. Get caught up with all the show’s major events with this comprehensive timeline.
Check out this definitive Westworld timeline ahead of the season 2 finale tonight! https://t.co/KpqSLP1WdW pic.twitter.com/8i5vzq42Ts
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
Now that he’s filmed Jaime Lannister’s final scene, Nikolaj Coster-Waldua reveals two scenes from Game of Thrones he “just couldn’t watch.”
As the show nears an end, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) reveals the two #GameofThrones scenes he “just couldn’t watch.” https://t.co/Tg7h4nvlHE pic.twitter.com/kvzZeeUAB9
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
Rejoice! The Lady of Bear Island — Bella Ramsey as Lyanna Mormont — is, in fact, returning for Game of Thrones season 8!
Fan favorite Bella Ramsey (Lyanna Mormont) will return for #GameofThrones season 8. Everyone better be on their best behavior. https://t.co/I9S5aSvCbS pic.twitter.com/EWlAm08Uk6
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
Meet some of the heroes from the Age of Heroes, which is what the Game of Thrones prequel will focus on.
#GameofThrones prequels are coming: Meet some of the legendary figures from the Age of Heroes. Will we see them on TV before long? https://t.co/yVplLPF7xr pic.twitter.com/CY3hLvvham
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
Actor Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane) showed off a new look after 14 hours of filming. Check it out.
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (the Mountain) debuts a new look “after 14 hours of filming in Belfast.” Also, he's been drafted by the Harlem Globetrotters. That is not a joke. https://t.co/ZbUVqTZUmx pic.twitter.com/S2W788GPEt
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
Game of Thrones armorer Natalia Lee teased some chaos coming in season 8.
#GameofThrones armorer Natalia Lee talks us through her process, and teases the chaos to come in season 8. https://t.co/kOZDs1ob0K
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
The Red Keep on the King’s Landing set at Titanic Studios in Belfast has gone through yet another change. What might that portend?
Over on the #GameofThrones set, the Red Keep is going through some interesting changes. Let's read too much into it: https://t.co/7hliahfqko
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
Actor Joe Dempsie (Gendry) talks about filming season 8 and how important his character is in the end.
Joe Dempsie talks about how filming #GameofThrones was different this time around. Also, how important will Gendry be to the final episodes? We try and do the math. https://t.co/Be6znnufrE pic.twitter.com/ymCITonlVi
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) June 24, 2018
Next: Kit Harington (Jon Snow) and Rose Leslie (Ygritte) get married—See the wedding!
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