A lot went down this week in Game of Thrones-related news. A new cast member was revealed to join the show for season 8, A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin talked about his Targaryen history novel — Fire & Blood. And, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (the Mountain) dropped a tantalizing hint about a certain hyped event. Let’s get started.
Laura Elphinstone has been added to the cast for season 8, and she’ll be playing a new character. Who is she? We’ll have to wait unto 2019 to find out, probably.
Actor Laura Elphinstone to play a new character in #GameofThrones season 8. Read all about it: https://t.co/qGDQeaHgO8 pic.twitter.com/HW7jkiHPaw
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
We do some educated guessing to try and figure out when Game of Thrones season 8 will premiere.
We're currently in the Long Night between seasons of #GameofThrones. But there is light at the end of the tunnel: https://t.co/lLT5cvSqQ7
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
On this week’s episode of Take the Black Live, we talk about the Game of Thrones prequels.
We look forward to the forthcoming #GameofThrones prequels on a new episode of Take the Black Live! And also drinking. Join the discussion! https://t.co/PWvYfodM60 pic.twitter.com/lv83HafTYm
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
There’s a new A Song of Ice and Fire calendar coming, and the artwork is gorgeous.
The 2019 A Song of Ice and Fire calendar is out! Check out the beautiful art work: https://t.co/uvsnrejNO7 pic.twitter.com/R6sg45qalT
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) talks about what to expect in season 8.
Sansa Stark rides her last in 2019. #GameofThrones Sophie Turner lets us know what to expect: https://t.co/YUqQy3GxLG
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
Director Joss Whedon (Firefly, The Avengers) is making a new sci-fi series for HBO called The Nevers.
Joss Whedon, the buy behind Firefly and The Avengers and Buffy the Vampire Slayers, is coming back to TV. Sorry, on HBO. Are fans ready to welcome him back? https://t.co/au96LAOBF6
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
Evan Rachel Wood (Dolores) said she had no idea what was happening in Westworld season 2.
Evan Rachel Wood (Dolores Abernathy) says she "had no idea what was happening” in #Westworld season 2. Well, she's in good company. https://t.co/qvxK12oCUi pic.twitter.com/X6rdgvnj3q
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
George R.R. Martin discusses Fire & Blood, his newest fake history novel about House Targaryen.
George R.R. Martin talks about Fire & Blood, his new book of Targaryen history. How does he build the world of Westeros? https://t.co/D5OMTxf7I1
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
Did Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (the Mountain) drop a teaser about CLEGANEBOWL for season 8? Get hype.
Get hype—Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson teases big things for the Mountain in #GameofThrones season 8: https://t.co/7vUoNerzXp pic.twitter.com/5BHmKROIp0
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
Lena Headey is up for an Emmy this year for her work as Cersei Lannister. Can she bring home the gold? We hope so.
Lena Headey is once again up for an Emmy for her wonderful work as Cersei Lannister on #GameofThrones. Is this finally her year? We look at her chances. https://t.co/NQ5c6EPAEJ pic.twitter.com/sCLUs3Jlx1
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell) knows how Game of Thrones ends but she isn’t telling you…so don’t ask.
Natalie Dormer (Margaery) knows how #GameofThrones ends and you don't: https://t.co/TTGdY9CbES pic.twitter.com/NNFTRdvzbm
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) July 22, 2018
(That’s totally not a picture of Natalie Dormer, but you work with what you’ve got).
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