[Updated!]New spoiler report on the North and the Riverlands!

Mesa Roldan
Photo: La Voz de Almeria

There’s a new spoiler report to share this evening but first, we have more information about the filming at Mesa Roldán, mentioned earlier today.

According to La Voz de Almería, in addition to the Carboneras mesa being prepped over the weekend for shooting, it was visited last Thursday by Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage, who was accompanying Spanish location manager Pedro Aráez. With Dinklage visiting the site, it’s very possible he was checking out the place before he filmed there. La Voz believes that forty extras will be filming at Mesa Roldán, along with the speaking characters.

La Voz also says production had to remove parts of the wooden railing bordering the road and leading to the building, which will be replaced after shooting is done. The sandy road has to be covered up in places, and the scaffold you see in the photo is for holding up a green screen.

Update: Photos of the Mesa Roldán filming have surfaced- scroll down and click through for a look!

Los Siete Reinos brings us some new information today about two scenes– one involving the North, and one in the Riverlands. Consider yourself warned for SPOILERS!

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New Northern Ireland locations spoilers for season 6 and an update on Mesa Roldán

Murlough Bay
Murlough Bay, County Antrim

Game of Thrones Riverrun filming is expected to be busy today, but until we receive any reports, now is a good time to share some info we’ve learned about locations in Northern Ireland this week.

Filming in Spain also continues this week, with crews working on new locations. Shooting at the Alcazaba of Almería is expected to begin tomorrow, and we have a new photo of the likely filming area at Mesa Roldán.

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Game of Thrones Saturday news roundup: video, casting and spoilers!

Quarry at Knocklayd Mountain
Quarry at Knocklayd Mountain, in 2012

It’s been an interestingly varied week in Game of Thrones news. With casting updates galore and odd filming delays, we’re always kept on our toes. Here’s your Saturday morning news roundup!

The latest in casting:

Game of Thrones is currently casting for a Distinguished Man. He’s in his 60’s to mid-70’s. They’re looking for someone white-haired with aristocratic features, capable of great intensity. He must have a great deal of natural authority.

The part only requires a couple of days’ filming but is described as
“impactful” nonetheless. He shoots the week commencing October 29th in Northern Ireland.


Filming news from Northern Ireland:

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Kristian Nairn on his music and returning to Game of Thrones

Photo: Nicole Mago
Photo: Nicole Mago

In a new interview, Kristian Nairn talks to Verizon about his music, his costars, and Game of Thrones while visiting New York City.

A successful DJ in Northern Ireland, Kristian is currently promoting his debut single, “Up” feat. Leanne Robinson while touring with Rave of Thrones.

“It’s a party for the people,” Nairn tells Verizon. “Fans do come dressed. I do my normal set. I don’t do anything different. It’s very much about the music.”

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Souad Faress’s Game of Thrones role revealed; Updates & photos of a new season 6 location

Souad FaressWe now know the role of actress Souad Faress, first confirmed as a Game of Thrones cast member in late August. Her agency’s news page stated she would be filming in October for the show, but her part was not announced at the time.

According to her newly updated Spotlight CV, the actress “is currently filming in HBO’s Game of Thrones as the High Priestess.”

High Priestess of what, exactly? We’re not sure. Game of Thrones is still filming in Spain at the moment, with a Dothraki-heavy storyline, so it’s possible the priestess is part of this plot, or she could appear somewhere in the Meereen story. Priestesses are more likely in the Meereen plot but then, you never know. If the actress is spotted on set, or in costume, that would certainly help narrow it down!

There is more news today from Spain, courtesy of Melty.es, with photos of one of this season’s new locations in Almería- the Tabernas desert. According to Melty, cameras will roll in this area tomorrow.

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Check out a sneak peek of the Game of Thrones coloring book

GameofThronescoloringcover

Perhaps with Game of Thrones‘ string of infamously multicolored weddings, it was only a matter of time before somebody decided to publish a coloring book based on George R.R. Martin’s infamously un-child-friendly series.

Bantam Books will release the official Game of Thrones coloring book on October 27th and Entertainment Weekly’s exclusive sneak peak offers us a hint of what we can expect.

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Another young actor is cast for Game of Thrones season 6

Game of Thrones has added another young actor to its season 6 roster. According to a Facebook posting by the Belfast School of Performing Arts, their student Michael Nevin has “gained a substantial role” on the show.

Universal Youth Agency, who represents Nevin, also posted about his casting, confirming that he “will be shooting for two weeks on Game of Thrones.”

Nevin facebook

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