The artistry of Game of Thrones is second-to-none, with production beginning months before actors even step foot on set. These new behind-the-scenes photos from season 4 give us a look at the creation of some famous set pieces featured this year on Game of Thrones, from the Wall in the far North, to Joffrey’s wedding, and to across the sea in Braavos.
Though Game of Thrones has finished location shooting in Portstewart, Northern Ireland, as of yesterday, fresh photos are still surfacing, showing new details. This latest batch is very high quality, taken a few days ago and posted online Saturday by Flickr user Herringpond.
The new HQ pics show a group of peasants and a patrol on horseback that we’ve seen from afar or in grainier photos. These photos provide a closer look at Dornish costuming in season five, and clear up a few questions arising from previous leaks.
According to new reports out of Spain, Game of Thrones season five filming may have already begun in the town of Osuna.
Los Siete Reinos has heard a very intriguing rumor from a reliable source connected with a media company that uses drones to record aerial images that are sold to an international news agency. According to this source, HBO’s production crew have already shot in Osuna’s Plaza de Toros, with 50 extras and the episode director, for one morning a few days ago. The bull ring is generally assumed by Game of Thrones fans to be standing in for Daznak’s Pit, prominently featured in the climax of A Dance with Dragons.
Tyrion Lannister is back in town.
Nearly, anyway. Peter Dinklage is headed back to Northern Ireland for Game of Thrones, according to his Pixels co-star, Josh Gad.
Picture wrap on my #Pixel comrade-in-arms, the great Peter Dinklage. He’s off to shoot some show in Ireland. pic.twitter.com/gzY7M3hqfP
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) August 8, 2014
Waterfront filming in Portstewart intensified yesterday with the closing of the entire beach. Though there is a short-term inconvenience for citizens who want to enjoy the Strand in the summer, the long-term benefits are clear. Local businesswoman Barbara Dempsey tells BBC Radio Ulster, “You couldn’t buy that kind of positive publicity and marketing – of global coverage of Portstewart at its best. It’s not Portstewart which benefits from this, it’s all of Northern Ireland.” The Strand is expected in open in a limited capacity today, with filming continuing through August 11th. As for what scene Game of Thrones was filming yesterday, and which actors are involved, that’s tucked behind the cut for spoiler reasons! Continue reading →
There’s one name we can check off the list of new Game of Thrones characters leaked in July.
According to his CV, Gary Pillai will be taking on the role of the merchant captain.
The original casting writeup for the Merchant Captain mentioned he would be appearing for two episodes in a small role, and interacting with main cast. We understand that Pillai has been filming recently, which makes his captain most likely the one rumored to be smuggling some notable characters into a dangerous region.
Spoilers below the cut
As more information on the Portstewart filming for Game of Thrones season 5 comes in each day, it would appear that a big scene will be shot tomorrow, August 7th.
One fan tweeted a picture of some filming details; unfortunately most of it is blurred out.
More game of thrones filming! New characters for S-5. Got a wave from Bronn. Big scene on 7th. #GOT #northernireland pic.twitter.com/txu7c0NByb
— Heather Watson (@he4therw4t5on) August 6, 2014
MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW THE CUT. *Updated spoilers below, as of 2:30PM*
One of the most common questions we here at Watchers On The Wall received when we established the new site was, “Are you going to do an awards show this year?” Well, as you can see, there will be a yearly show awarding the best of Game of Thrones season 4, voted on entirely by the fans.
After a few days of discussion between the WotW staff and some of the community here, we’ve decided on a structure for the awards in which everyone’s opinion will be heard, and everyone’s favorites will have a shot. In past awards, people have expressed some frustration at their choices never having a chance so we hope this system will make things more equal.
Update 8/6: There’s just one day left in the initial open nomination period, so be sure to get your nominations in today!
The categories we’ll be voting on are:
Earlier today, Sean Bean hosted a Reddit AMA. Among other topics, he was asked plenty of questions about Game of Thrones.
We’ve compiled some of the highlights relating to his role as our dear departed Ned Stark. The last one is a killer.
Filming continues on Portstewart Strand for Game of Thrones season 5. More locals shared images today, again confirming that Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Jerome Flynn are both filming there.
Just seen Jamie Lannister about to start filming on the set of Game of Thrones #GameOfThrones #got #portstewart pic.twitter.com/3jM54ExiQ1
— Rich McCann (@richie3986) August 5, 2014