Game of Thrones: Sand Snake actress on that brutal episode ending

(Note: Some spoiler-free quotes from this interview were previously published.) Weiss], the double Ds. If it’s just one they’re probably talking about the story. Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO But if it’s both of them then youknow. But at that point and time, I wasn’t able to do it. I was filmingIron Fistfor six-to-seven months and they wouldn’t give me the time off. I went and spoke to Marvel and I managed to get a release on two weekends....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Joseph Richardson

Game of Thrones: The Mountain actor says he must fight The Hound

Hafor Bjornsson declares he would ‘100 percent’ win a Cleganebowl. But fans need to stop asking him to squeeze their eyes out. You dont really grasp from watchingGame of Thronesthe staggering size of Ser Gregor Clegane, a.k.a. Then he puts on his boots, his bulky golden armor, and towering mountain-like helmet. And when he walks toward you, the effect is jaw dropping and more than a tad scary. Sitting down for a chat, Bjornsson is entirely unlike his character very sweet and soft spoken....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Deborah Powell

Game of Thrones: Tyrion 'bracing himself' for possible family reunion

They say you cant go home again. Hes returning home, and returning home a new person, Dinklage tells EW. Mentally, at least, Tyrion is, for once, in a good place. Credit: Macall B. Polay/HBO He found purpose, Dinklage says. Thats what somebody like Tyrion needs he needs a gig to get behind. Give him a drink and he doesnt do so well. Ive worked more days this season than I have in quite some time, he says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Jennifer Newman

Game of Thrones: Why Euron Greyjoy is season 7's secret trump card

Eurons personality received an upgrade, too. He takes himself seriously, but nottooseriously. In the George R.R. Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO He brings a different energy to the show, says co-executive producer Bryan Cogman. Hes the kind of guy who will kill youandsteal your girlfriend. And Asbaek notes, Ramsay was a great character and to me was 100 percent evil. I think Euron is not. Im more like a hooligan. And what does Euron want more than anything else?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Amy Trujillo

Game of Thronesactor on his shocking season 7 finale death

Littlefinger once aspired to reach the Iron Throne with Sansa at his side. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When did you get the infamous call?AIDAN GILLEN: The infamous call. It’s so obvious what it is. [Showrunners Dan Weiss and David Benioff] never ring you up maybe once in six years. It’s a potent loss. Did the showrunners joke around at all, or were they straightforward?No joke. They just promised me a “river of blood....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Stephanie Wilson

Game of Thronesactor on his surprise return: 'It was a big shock'

You might have also expected Arya’s long-lost Nymeria the direwolf to return (she did too). It was a really big shock. I wasn’t expecting to be coming back at all. What was your reaction to getting that call?I was confused. I didn’t know why they needed me, to be honest. I only recently just watched all the episodes. I hadn’t seen any of it. You hadn’t seen any ofGame of Thrones?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · James Johnson

Game of Thronesactor on making his long-awaited return

The long-missingGame of Thronescharacter returned Sunday night after a three-season absence and it’s not just for a cameo. The bastard-turned-blacksmith has a major role to play this year. “We almost brought him back in season 6 and it didn’t quite work out. It made sense that Davos would want to save this boy who’s like a surrogate son. And Joe is great which is a big positive.” We spoke to Dempsie on the set last fall about episode five....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Miranda Garcia

Game of Thronesactor on that surprise 'Queen's Justice' reunion

There’s a Stark at the gate! But we bet it wasn’t the Stark you expected. Except Sansa quickly realized her brother has changed more than she could have possibly imagined. Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO “I think it’s a major shock for Sansa,” Bran actor Isaac Hempstead-Wright tells EW. All the Starks have changed so much. Arya is like this ninja assassin. Sansa has been held captive by these tyrannical men and had to become politically cunning herself....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Stephanie Martin

Game of Thronesactor to fans: 'Get a f---ing life'

Oh, Ian McShane. The actor appeared in roughly 15 minutes of a singleGame of Thronesepisode but cant stop slagging the show. Oh, youre giving it away,' McShane said. Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO Firstly, you love it and secondly, youll have forgotten by the time it comes out. And what am I giving away? A character beloved by everybody returns. Get a fing life. The show is huge but some fans seem to identify with it [too closely]....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Reginald Hawkins

Game of Thronesactor: Season 7 scripts the best yet

To put it mildly: TheGame of Thronescast is pretty enthusiastic about the upcoming season 7. The story is going toward a conclusion, Glen continues. Theres no sense of treading water. Credit: HBO You have storylines colliding. And the evolving drama and relationships are as good as they have ever been. It definitely feels like the beginning of the end game. My feeling is Jorah would die a happy man if he could get forgiveness from Daenerys, he says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Jennifer Bennett

Game of Thronesactresses say 'Stormborn' kiss was improvised

Was Ellaria giving Yara one of her fatal poisoned kisses? Was this the beginning of some new inter-Great House romance? But as Whelan tells us, the fleeting kiss that had everybody talking was actually improvised between the actresses. Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO; Macall B. Polay/HBO “It wasn’t directed that we would kiss,” Whelan says. “It just seemed like something we should do. We led it, very much so. And who wouldn’t want to kiss Indira?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Robert Vasquez

Game of Thronesauthor details prequels: No current characters

Martin also revealed a possible fifth project is in the works as well Game of Thronesauthor George R.R. Martin broke his silence about theThronesprequels in development at HBO. Posting to his blog Sunday night, Martin dropped a bunch of details about the potential shows. Credit: Nick Briggs/HBO Most notably… None are actual spinoffs with current characters. So all of you who were hoping for thefurther adventures of Hot Pieare doomed to disappointment....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Susan Rogers

Game of Thronescast reveals which characters they wish hadn't died

(Episode 2 airs on Sunday night.) Heres what happened during the panel, which was moderated by Hodor actor Kristian Nairn. (His first word, of course, was Hodor.) Gwendoline Christie was asked if she thinks Brienne secretly likes Tormunds advances. But who doesnt like being appreciated as both, really? But I dont think thats what shes invested in. Shes finding it awkward. But underneath any awkwardness is potential secret enjoyment. What else does Tormund have to do to win her over?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Suzanne Mcintosh