Game of Thronesfans petition HBO to remake season 8 'with competent writers'

But what a wondrous age we live in now! And thats precisely what someGame of Thronesfans have done. (DaenerysMad Queen turnwas unearned!Cersei and Jaimes deathwas anticlimactic! Credit: HBO Seriously, what the hell was ever up withEuron Greyjoy?) the books) to fall back on. This series deserves a final season that makes sense. Subvert my expectations and make it happen, HBO! HBO did not immediately respond to EWs request for comment....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Thomas Bradley

Game of Thronesfinal season episodes won't be 2 hours long

Yes, they are not going to be. Not that Ive seen, anyway. This year?I would guess so, but I dont know. What was your reaction just personally to reading the final scripts? What excites you about the finale?I think its epic. I think fans are going to love it. Theres going to be a lot of conversation. It ends up being a marketing discussion. Were at a pretty heightened security level....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Ann Hartman DDS

Game of Thronesfinale shows glimpse of plastic water bottle on set

Spoilers on theGame of Thrones seriesfinale are discussed in this article. Heres the surprise cameo you mightve missed intheGame of Thronesseries finale. No, it wasnt Ed Sheeran (this time). HBO No, were not talking about how the annoyingRobin Arrynpulled a Neville Longbottom and got hot, either. Much like withthe coffee cup, we have so many questions. How did it get there? HBO Did the editors just miss it? Heres a closer look at the culprit, sitting just behind Samwell Tarly (actor John Bradley)....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Felicia Park

Game of Thronesfirst look: Inside the brutal battle to make season 8

Beloved heroes lay dead outside the castle gates. And then… A sudden roar from above. A gust of wind. A blur of low-flying movement. “Fking spoiler helicopter just flew right over the set!” says an alarmed crew member. This could be a disaster. It’s April 2018 on the set of the final season ofGame of Thronesin Northern Ireland. If paparazzi armed with cameras were on board, their photos would cause an explosion in the entertainment universe....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1046 words · Michael Valentine

Game of ThronesgoesGone With the Wind: Natalie Dormer to play Vivien Leigh

For Natalie Dormer, tomorrow is another day as the actress has set her sights on producing, developing, and starring in a series about Hollywood Golden Age star Vivien Leigh. Dormer is teaming up with Fremantle Media and U.K. production company Mainstreet Pictures to develop a television series about the life of theGone With the Windstar, EW confirms. According toDeadline, which first reported the news, Fremantle Media will hold the international distribution rights to the series....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Brenda Peck

Game of Thronesjust set its final ratings record

TheGame of Thronesshowrunners have long stated they wanted the series to go out on a high note. And when it comes to viewership ratings, at least, that mission was firmly accomplished. Thats another record for HBO and for scripted entertainment programming this season. Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO TheGoTseries finale divided fans, with the episode scoring a series-low 57 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. But despite some complaints throughout season 8, the shows audience climbed with nearly every episode....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Aaron Nelson

Game of Thronesnew episode content leaks for fourth week in a row

Its Sunday afternoon, so you know what that means: AGame of Thronesepisode has leaked early. Then the second episode leaked from Amazon Prime in Germany. During past seasons, HBO would send out the episode several episode days in advance. Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO For the final season, the online grid shortened its distribution window considerably to try and prevent leaks. Clearly, that strategy hasnt entirely been effective. But there have been issues that have happened in postproduction, or a week before an episode airs....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Dr. Gregory Daniels

Game of Thronespremiere: Lena Headey had misgivings about Cersei's Euron decision

Cersei Lannister wasnt the only one reluctant to sleep with the loathsome Euron Greyjoy. The ambitious Euron wants more sex with Cersei, to be exact. His demand is partly out of lust, partly to edge himself closer to the Iron Throne. Helen Sloan/HBO Cersei initially refuses (You want a queen? ), But after hearing Eurons combination of veiled threats and roguish charm, she agrees. I kept saying, She wouldnt, she wouldnt, that she would keep fighting, Headey tells EW....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Cody Dickson

Game of Thronesprequel adds another: Josh Whitehouse joins cast

HBOsGame of Thronesprequel has added a second actor to its cast. British actor Josh Whitehouse has gotten on board the pilot. Hes best known for his role in the Masterpiece seriesPoldark. Nick Harvey/REX/Shutterstock The news comes the day after EW reported thatNaomi Watts was joining the seriesin a starring role. Also inGoTprequel news, author George R.R. Martin wrote on his blog that the shows title is indeedThe Long Night. HBO hasnt confirmed this, however....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Aaron Bartlett

Game of Thronesprequel announces diverse full cast, female director

First up is the director. After a long search, British directorSJ Clarksonhas been tapped for the shows pilot. Clarkson has also been announced as directing the next big-screenStar Trekfilm. Bennett Raglin/WireImage Interestingly, women have also been cast in the projects next two largest roles as well. Martin has lobbied forThe Long Night). She was also in the filmYardieand the Channel 4 seriesThe Bisexual. Dan Rowley/Bifa/REX/Shutterstock Jamie CampbellBower: British actor and musician whose credits includeThe Twilight Saga, StarzCamelot,and Tim BurtonsSweeney Todd....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Samantha Thomas

Game of Thronesprequel cast expands with five new series regulars

Martin and series showrunner Jane Goldman. Rodriquez is known to Marvel fans as Darryl from the new canceledLuke CageandIron FistNetflix series. Egerickx, meanwhile, is a 13-year-old actress who appeared inPatrick Melrosewith Benedict Cumberbatch andThe Little Strangerwith Dohmnall Gleeson. CJ Rivera/FilmMagic; Jeff Spicer/Getty Images; Dustin Harris/Getty Images Per usual at this stage, HBO is keeping hush-hush in terms of who they are playing. According to Martin, those thousands of years is closer to 5,000 years before the main series....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Brooke Turner

Game of Thronesprequel casts Miranda Richardson in major role

Another big name is being added to HBO’sGame of Thronesprequel pilot. Miranda Richardson has joined the ensemble cast in what’s described as a series regular role. No other details were released about the character. Mike Pont/WireImage Production on the prequel is planned for this summer. The project would not air until at least a year afterGoTconcludes. If greenlit to series, the project theoretically could be on the air in 2020 or 2021....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Karen Graham

Game of Thronesprequel casts Naomi Watts to star

TheGame of Thronesprequel pilot has cast its first actor. Naomi Watts will star in the as-yet-untitled follow-up to the HBO fantasy sensation. TheKing KongandMulholland Driveactress will play a character described as a charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret. David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock The project is expected to begin filming in early 2019. While theres no official title as of yet, Martin has suggestedThe Long Night. The series is actively casting for numerous roles and also seeking a director....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Wendy Taylor