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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I was an extra on Game Of Thrones - the cast showed their true colours when the cameras stopped rolling and one lead star was a nightmare
Game of Thrones, even after a controversial final series, is widely considered one of the greatest TV series of all time. The high fantasy HBO series, based on novels by George RR Martin, follows (now infamously) the conflicting political dynasties on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. Its large ensemble cast, led by Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner, among others, put its stars firmly - or even more so - on the rise. And the stats do not lie - its eight-year, eight-season run, with 73 episodes and a whopping 59 Emmy nominations made it a real phenomenon of modern television. This behemoth of the small screen, which aired from 2011 until a disappointing finale in 2019, required resources of a similarly gargantuan scale to bring it to life. And one of the legions of extras who worked on the show has now spoken out about what its stars were really like behind the scenes. Writing on discussion site Reddit, they said they met 'a decent chunk' of the cast in their time working on the programme. They were full of admiration for 'funny' Peter Dinklage and Jack Gleeson, who played Tyrion Lannister and his nephew King Joffrey Baratheon respectively. Charles Dance - who played Tywin Lannister, head of the House Lannister dynasty, and father to Tyrion - was 'very tall and polite' when he asked the extra for a light. But Aidan Gillen, who plays Lord Petyr Baelish, part of Joffrey's inner sanctum, was apparently not so pleasant: 'Aidan Gillen had a bit of a w***erish air about him.' Another extra, who wrote on Reddit they had been on the show since its inception, said most of the cast basically ignored the extras. But Gethin Anthony, who plays Renly Baratheon, fourth in line to inherit the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms realm, was different. The extra said he spoke to the actor every day of the shoot, calling him an 'amazing guy': 'He's the most down to earth actor on the set. 'The extras are generally told not to bother the "talent" but Anthony treats you as an equal (unlike most of the main cast who look right through you).' Another extra was full of admiration for Jack Gleeson (pictured), who played Tyrion Lannister and his nephew King Joffrey Baratheon respectively They also had a different take on his fellow actor Peter, who they had expected to be extroverted: 'He keeps to himself for most of the day. 'He's very shy. I expected him to be more flamboyant. 'Peter Dinklage is nothing like his character. He's incredibly quiet and is not as outspoken as you would initially think.' The extra also heard good things about Rory McCann, who plays The Hound, Joffrey's bodyguard: 'McCann was very friendly. 'I didn't meet him but from what I was told he was a good guy.' The user also gave an interesting insight into the casting process, saying they applied with friends on a total whim and was accepted alongside one of their pals. 'They had a casting call near a hotel where I live and you filled out a form which asks some basic questions for the show, such as, "Can you ride a horse?", "Do you have any experience with fencing", then they take your picture', they explained. In their case, they were able to fence, so were taken on set. Aidan Gillen (pictured), who plays Lord Petyr Baelish, part of Joffrey's inner sanctum, was apparently not so pleasant: 'Aidan Gillen had a bit of a w***erish air about him' The extra also said the pay was 'decent', at £100 per day. Charles Dance was praised by another extra on Reddit, who said he was 'a real presence' on set and 'very popular' with the extras, who all wanted photos with him. Thousands of people have had the pleasure of being in the thick of the action as an extra on Game Of Thrones. The Battle Of The Bastards, the spectacular war episode towards the end of series six, used around 500 extras to bring the fight scenes to life, Movie Web reports. It also took a whopping 25 days to film, featuring an astonishing 70 horses, with 600 additional crew members brought on to see it to its conclusion. Some extras even had the trying job of taking part in a 20-foot-high pile of bodies, alongside bloodied mock corpses. Similarly, the eighth episode of series five saw another enormous battle, with Jon Snow (Kit Harington) leading the Night's Watch and Free Folk against the Army of the Dead. An amazing 400 extras and 50 stuntpeople were hired to bring the impressive episode to life. Another extra, commenting on discussion site Quora, claimed to have starred in The Purple Wedding, the episode which saw Joffrey marry Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer). They said a mere 15-minute scene in this episode saw at least 100 extras brought on set. Showrunner and co-creator David Benioff was full of praise for the extras when previously speaking to Entertainment Weekly. 'Many of these guys kept long hair and beards purely for the show and they even came up with character names and backstories for themselves, their childhood traumas, what House they owed allegiance to, even though [those details] are not in the show… 'It really adds to the believability of so many shots - whether they're behind Jon Snow at Castle Black or at Winterfell or wherever - that these dudes really take this seriously and have passion for it.' Several celebrities, often from bands the producers like, also starred as extras throughout the show's run. Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody played a soldier in the third series, while Coldplay drummer Will Champion starred as a drummer at The Red Wedding in the same season. Despite the mixed reception of GOT's final season, the show's immense success has already birthed a 2022 spin-off prequel series, HBO's House of Dragons. And Warner Bros. has begun laying the groundwork for 'at least one film' set in the same world, according to The Hollywood Reporter. While the project is still in its infancy - lacking a director, cast, or script - sources have said Warner Bros. is enthusiastic about bringing the rich narratives of the Seven Kingdoms to the big screen. Initially, showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss envisioned concluding the series with a theatrical trilogy instead of the 2019 finale. And author George himself has hinted at the possibility of a movie as far back as 2014. Fans can also look forward to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, another GOT prequel, slated to premiere next year.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Game of Thrones' Spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Shifts to 2026 Release
'Game of Thrones' fans will have to wait a while longer to head back to Westeros, as the premiere of new spinoff series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' has now been slated for 2026. While no official premiere date was ever set, Warner Bros. Discovery execs had previously said that the series, the second HBO prequel to 'Game of Thrones' following 'House of the Dragon,' would air by the end of 2025. More from Variety Kit Harington Recalls the 'Humiliating' Experience of Bella Ramsey Telling Him His Lines on 'Game of Thrones': 'That Child Actor Is Wiping Me Off the Screen' 'Game of Thrones' Actor Iain Glen on Tackling Philippine History in New Film 'Quezon': It 'Makes You Appreciate the Era That You're in' 'Bridgerton' Star Luke Thompson, 'Gangs of London's' Sope Dirisu and More Join Cold-Read Play 'An Oak Tree' at Young Vic (EXCLUSIVE) On Wednesday, the news of the show's push to 2026 was revealed via a first look at the 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' trailer that was shown during WBD's upfront presentation to advertisers at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The title card at the end of the footage said '2026,' but HBO content chairman and CEO Casey Bloys narrowed that down further on stage by saying the show was coming in the 'winter' when he cued up the teaser, indicating an early 2026 release. HBO has not set a premiere window for the third season of 'House of the Dragon.' 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is adapted from George R.R. Martin's novella 'The Hedge Knight,' and will follow the exploits of the knight Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his young squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), roughly 100 years before the events of 'Game of Thrones' and 100 years after the events of 'House of the Dragon.' Dunk and Egg's journey will take them to a competition in which they encounter several members of the Targaryen dynasty — including Prince Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), Prince Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) and Prince Maekar Targaryen (Sam Spruell) — along with another knight known as the Laughing Storm, Ser Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings), and a puppeteer named Tanselle (Tanzyn Crawford). The full logline for the series is: 'A century before the events of 'Game of Thrones,' two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.' 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is written and executive produced by Martin and Ira Parker ('The Sympathizer,' 'House of the Dragon'). Ryan Condal (the showrunner and co-creator of HBO's 'House of the Dragon'), Vince Gerardis, Owen Harris and Sarah Bradshaw are executive Adina Smith ('Lessons In Chemistry,' 'Hanna') will direct three of the six episodes for Season 1; executive producer Harris will direct the other three episodes. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rose Leslie reveals the 'Game of Thrones' scene she doesn't want her kids to watch
Rose Leslie knows her children might want to see her and Kit Harington on 'Game of Thrones' when they're older. However, the actress has revealed that one scene from the fantasy drama she doesn't want her kids to see. The 38-year-old actress and her husband Kit Harington got married in June 2018 after meeting on the set of the fantasy series. They have two young children together. She told Tatler magazine: "I don't think it's our decision. I think if they wish to see Mum and Dad do their thing - I mean, I'm not talking about the cave scene, I'd rather not - but the other scenes and whatnot (laughs). "You're right, there is something celebratory about it." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The scene in question is the moment their characters Ygritte and Jon Snow get intimate together for the first time in a remote cave, reports Rose revealed she and Kit don't actually watch each other's projects because they're usually been too involved in the creative process by that point. She said: "Oh, it's cringe! You're like, 'Why did I pull that face?' You'd rather just watch something else. There's no lack of support from either of us, but because we've helped each other with those lines (before shooting), it's work and you park work, because you're at home." However, they recently stumbled on an old episode of 'Game of Thrones' and decided to take a trip down memory lane. Rose recalled: "There are some replays on Sky and with the birth of our daughter, we were up late, feeding and flipping through the channels, and we were like, 'Oh, I wonder what episode is on' and it happened to be one we were both in. "I'm speaking to him in a really high voice. We were so young! We struggle with watching one another, we struggle with watching ourselves." A decade after her three seasons aired, Rose admitted she's still close with "the most wonderful human being" Emilia Clarke, while she didn't make the cut for the 'Game of Thrones' WhatsApp group. She said: "I'm not on it! It's everybody who made it to the final series, so Kit is in the group. He speaks to several other cast members, but there's a bond that they all have, because for nearly 10 years those guys were together on the most extraordinary rollercoaster." "And I had the most brilliant time being a part of that and then stepping back and seeing it elevate to the phenomenon that it became."
Belfast Telegraph
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Rose Leslie says she and husband Kit Harington ‘do not feel famous at all'
©Press Association Game Of Thrones actress Rose Leslie has said she and husband Kit Harington do not feel famous 'at all'. The 38-year-old Scottish actress played Ygritte in the fantasy HBO series, with Harington as her primary love interest, Jon Snow.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rose Leslie reveals the ONE Game Of Thrones scene she hopes her children never see as she credits Iceland's brutal winter for sparking off-screen romance with Kit Harington
As career-defining moments go it doesn't get more dramatic than a racy sex-scene in a cave on a snow-capped mountain with the man who will ultimately become your off-screen husband. But despite its obvious personal resonance, actress Rose Leslie has singled it out as the one Game Of Thrones scene she would rather her children avoid once they're old enough to watch the hit HBO show. Leslie, 38, was a relative unknown when she was cast as Ygritte, a flame-haired wildling 'spearwife' who begins a sexual relationship with Kit Harington's Jon Snow during the show's second season. But while she's happy for her two children with Harington, who she married in 2018, to 'celebrate' the role Game Of Thrones played in their relationship, the Scottish actress admits she's reluctant to let them watch a pivotal scene in which Snow's virginity is claimed by the feisty wildling in a remote cave. Speaking to the July issue of Tatler, she said: 'I don't think it's our decision. I think if they wish to see Mum and Dad do their thing – I mean, I'm not talking about the cave scene, I'd rather not – but the other scenes and whatnot... there is something celebratory about it.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Rose Leslie has discussed her iconic role in Game Of Thrones and why she's reluctant for her children with husband Kit Harington to watch their sex scene in the show Leslie, 38, was a relative unknown when she was cast as Ygritte, a flame-haired wildling 'spearwife' who begins a sexual relationship with Kit Harington's Jon Snow (pictured) With Iceland's sweeping tundra chosen as the inhospitable and largely uninhabited northern territories documented in author George R.R. Martin's fantasy book series, Leslie and Harington were instantly thrust together by virtue of a difficult shooting schedule. She recalled: 'It was my first time going to Iceland, and what an introduction. It was in the winter, which meant we only had four hours of daylight to shoot. 'So we'd wrap at 2:00pm and then we'd have the rest of the afternoon and the evening. 'Because it was in the middle of nowhere, we were all sitting together in the same hotel, so you got to know everyone, there was a real camaraderie.' The couple subsequently married in a ceremony attended by Game Of Thrones co-stars Sophie Turner, Emilia Clarke and Peter Dinklage. Leslie and Harington travelled two miles from Wardhill Castle, the sprawling estate owned by her family, to Rayne Church, in Kirkton of Rayne, for the service conducted by Benedictine monk father Chad Boulton. An ostentatious affair, the ceremony was reflective of Leslie's affluent upbringing as the daughter of Scottish aristocracy; her father is Sebastian Arbuthnot-Leslie, Chieftain of the Aberdeenshire branch of the Scottish Clan Leslie, and her mother Candida Mary Sibyl Leslie, of Clan Fraser of Lovat. Leslie and Harington were instantly thrust together by virtue of a difficult shooting schedule on location in Iceland, with the crew only able to film for four hours a day before it got dark Read the full feature in the July issue of Tatler available via digital download and on newsstands from Thursday 5th June The Leslie Clan had worshipped at Rayne Church for hundreds of years and its walls are adorned with plaques to their many ancestors. Their graves fill the small church yard which is surrounded by a high stone wall. Leslie attended the tiny Rayne Primary primary school down the road as a young girl. 'God I felt so elated that day,' she recalled. 'It was the culmination of marrying the love of my life, in the home that I was incredibly happy in, bringing all my friends to Scotland and the joy of that day was just fantastic… because it was at home in the garden, we carried on [all night].' And the actress says she feels fully 'anchored to her Celtic roots' after growing up in rural Aberdeenshire with her four siblings. She said: 'The Scottish Highlands evoke hope, and with the wind – and the rain – in my face, I feel very anchored and secure. 'I had an incredibly privileged childhood. It was very remote, I felt very loved, I had space to go outside and play and I had siblings to play with. 'We had lots of dogs, it was all about being outside and making dens in this big rhododendron bush. 'I think that helps with the imagination of 'play' and that was really kind of instilled in all of us.' Read the full feature in the July issue of Tatler available via digital download and on newsstands from Thursday 5th June. Leslie and Harington (pictured in 2021) married in a ceremony attended by Game Of Thrones co-stars Sophie Turner, Emilia Clarke and Peter Dinklage
