Kit Harington spotted AGAIN; Filming begins at Garron Point

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Kit Harington, arriving in Belfast earlier this week

Kit Harington is still in Belfast. So says the Daily Mail, and they have several new photos to prove it.

The Worst-Kept Secret in Westeros™ continues, as the actor was spotted strolling on the street and having fun with fellow cast member Ben Crompton (Dolorous Edd) in Belfast today. The two actors were reportedly hanging around near Titanic Studios.

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Anatomy of a Throne: “Mother’s Mercy” (Bonus)

Note from the author: doing a second, bonus scene from the dramatically loaded “Mother’s Mercy” was always on the drawing board, to help make up for the fact that only eight episodes would have been tackled otherwise (nine being the standard), but its existence is made all the more meaningful given the large amount of time that has transpired between the fifth season finale’s airing and now. All that can be said is that both articles, individually, are the longest Anatomy of a Throne to date, and I hope this certainly helps to make amends for the long delay – and the possibility that this column may not be returning for Game of Thrones’s final seasons.

Please to enjoy.

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HBO’s Game of Thrones (typically, and before this current season) brandishes a consistent and high degree of fidelity to the nearly 5,000-page-long source material of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels, but there still, of course, are differences. While most of these gaps from the page to the screen are small and detail-oriented, it is nonetheless the case that the most subtle discrepancies often hold the biggest insight into the adaptation process, into the demands of filmmaking, and into the rigors of the literary narrative.

This, then, is the anatomy of a key scene of Thrones – not because of its dramatic importance or visual effects whizbangery, but because of the telling nature of its realization.

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Yes, Kit Harington is in Belfast AGAIN; Irish actor joins the cast of Game of Thrones

Kit HaringtonIn the continuing adventures of the worst-kept secret in Game of Thrones land, Kit Harington was seen heading back to Belfast, Northern Ireland last night.

On the same flight was Tom Wlaschiha, who portrays everyone’s favorite Sexy Jesus Assassin on the show, Jaqen H’ghar.

This new report comes to us courtesy of WotW reader Lucy, who was on the flight from London to Belfast last night with the actors. Lucy submitted a few photos that she snapped of the actors, confirming the sighting.

For those of you deeply invested in #HairWatch, Harington was sporting a man-bun.

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Anatomy of a Throne: “Mother’s Mercy”

HBO’s Game of Thrones (typically, and before this current season) brandishes a consistent and high degree of fidelity to the nearly 5,000-page-long source material of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels, but there still, of course, are differences. While most of these gaps from the page to the screen are small and detail-oriented, it is nonetheless the case that the most subtle discrepancies often hold the biggest insight into the adaptation process, into the demands of filmmaking, and into the rigors of the literary narrative.

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This, then, is the anatomy of a key scene of Thrones – not because of its dramatic importance or visual effects whizbangery, but because of the telling nature of its realization.

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[Updated] More Game of Thrones Cast Arrive in Northern Ireland for Season 6

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Some of our favorite cast members have been spotted as more and more of them arrive to read through the scripts for Season 6!

Included in this update are Nicolaj Coster-Waldau, Alfie Allen, Emilia Clarke and Nathalie Emmanuel, and an update on Harington #HairWatch.

UPDATED: Additional pics of Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, Tom Wlaschiha (Jaqen H’ghar), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm), Gemma Whelan (Yara Greyjoy), and Brenock O’Connor (Olly)!

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[UPDATED] Lena Headey on Her Emmy Nomination; HBO NOW Available on Android and Amazon Devices

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It’s no surprise to viewers that after that grueling Walk of Shame in the season finale, Lena Heady was nominated for an Emmy. It was, however, a surprise to her.

The Wall Street Journal (TWSJ) has a humble new interview with Heady detailing her experience.

The highlights as well as information on HBO NOW availability below the cut…

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