Kit Harington spotted filming major battle between northern forces, wildlings, and Boltons
Sources report that today Game of Thrones is filming portions of a massive battle in Saintfield, Northern Ireland, that will likely be a part of episode nine. Preparations and the beginning of filming were seen in that area recently, but it was difficult to glean many details. We’ve learned that the battle will involve many northern armies fighting including the Umbers, the Boltons, wildlings and more! The true major spoiler is this: Kit Harington a.k.a Jon Snow was also seen at the location, participating in shooting this week. Harington has been spotted in Belfast again recently, along with Iwan Rheon, so it’s not too shocking Harington is filming Game of Thrones. Looks like Game of Thrones is planning another huge battle for the ever-important episode nine. I won’t call it the biggest one of all yet, not unless dragons show up. Have not heard anything about dragons showing up, alas.
Your lordship lost a son at the Red Wedding. I lost four upon the Blackwater. And why? Because the Lannisters stole the throne. Go to King’s Landing and look on Tommen with your own eyes, if you doubt me. A blind man could see it. What does Stannis offer you? Vengeance. Vengeance for my sons and yours, for your husbands and your fathers and your brothers. Vengeance for your murdered lord, your murdered king, your butchered princes. Vengeance!
Kit Harington spotted filming major battle between northern forces, wildlings, and Boltons
Sources report that today Game of Thrones is filming portions of a massive battle in Saintfield, Northern Ireland, that will likely be a part of episode nine. Preparations and the beginning of filming were seen in that area recently, but it was difficult to glean many details. We’ve learned that the battle will involve many northern armies fighting including the Umbers, the Boltons, wildlings and more! The true major spoiler is this: Kit Harington a.k.a Jon Snow was also seen at the location, participating in shooting this week. Harington has been spotted in Belfast again recently, along with Iwan Rheon, so it’s not too shocking Harington is filming Game of Thrones. Looks like Game of Thrones is planning another huge battle for the ever-important episode nine. I won’t call it the biggest one of all yet, not unless dragons show up. Have not heard anything about dragons showing up, alas.
Dammit, he just couldn't stay dead for long, now could he?
Your lordship lost a son at the Red Wedding. I lost four upon the Blackwater. And why? Because the Lannisters stole the throne. Go to King’s Landing and look on Tommen with your own eyes, if you doubt me. A blind man could see it. What does Stannis offer you? Vengeance. Vengeance for my sons and yours, for your husbands and your fathers and your brothers. Vengeance for your murdered lord, your murdered king, your butchered princes. Vengeance!
The first is a young widow. Game of Thrones is looking for a non-white (preferably mixed or middle eastern) actress aged 18-22 to play the role. The widow is gentle and very bright, and has a great presence and appeal. She has a difficult personal history but it hasn’t made her cynical. She has a good-sized role in two episodes. The actress will be filming the weeks commencing October 12th and November 2nd.
Another role being cast is that of a young warrior, aged 20 – 25. The character is quirky, intelligent, and quick-witted. He is part of a warrior race but he’s unusual because he’s physically slight and short. The show is searching for a non-white actor as well for him, someone with light brown skin. He’s needed for filming for a week around October 9th.
The first is a young widow. Game of Thrones is looking for a non-white (preferably mixed or middle eastern) actress aged 18-22 to play the role. The widow is gentle and very bright, and has a great presence and appeal. She has a difficult personal history but it hasn’t made her cynical. She has a good-sized role in two episodes. The actress will be filming the weeks commencing October 12th and November 2nd.
For some reason I couldn't help but think Ashara Dayne--even though I know she's not a widow nor non-white. As for new characters... IDK.
Another role being cast is that of a young warrior, aged 20 – 25. The character is quirky, intelligent, and quick-witted. He is part of a warrior race but he’s unusual because he’s physically slight and short. The show is searching for a non-white actor as well for him, someone with light brown skin. He’s needed for filming for a week around October 9th.
Am I the only crazy person who saw those profiles and immediately thought of Elia and Howland?
Howland? I get how you might think that, but I have a hard time imagining Jojen and Meera being offspring of a non-white Howland given how they've cast Jojen and Meera already.
Bran will be there physically There will be Lyanna and another woman They have photos of some actors/extras involved Jack Bender [GOT director] may be shooting There may be a young Barristan involved in the scene
Also there will be 14 horses used in a battle scene
The Jack Bender/Selmy bits are rumours at this point, the rest is confirmed.
So it will be Bran's flashback and he will be there on the sidelines. I figured that's how they'd do it when Eddie Eyre [actor cast as someone named Ser Alfred Hunrith], who might be involved, started following and tweeting Isaac.
This site says it will be Ellaria as 'the other woman'. That'd be an odd twist.
According to their 'source' Lyanna will be played by a known actress.
The ToJ's interior scene/s had likely been shot in Belfast aready, according to the casting call from a few weeks back.
Another poster commented:
Young Stunner Brunette With Two Scenes Including a Major Twist actress filmed her scenes in August, so she's done.
If Lyanna is supposed to be involved in the Tower of Joy filming as Los Siete Reinos reports, then Young Stunner Brunette can't be Lyanna, since the actress cast as the Young Stunner Brunette already finished her scenes.
...So if the Young Stunner Brunette ISN'T Lyanna, who the heck is she? And what is the big twist?
In other words, if Young Barry and Ellaria Sand are part of the HBO TOJ experience, we can all just fucking give up on trying to figure out what's happening in the books.
I don't even know what to say to that other than lol
Your lordship lost a son at the Red Wedding. I lost four upon the Blackwater. And why? Because the Lannisters stole the throne. Go to King’s Landing and look on Tommen with your own eyes, if you doubt me. A blind man could see it. What does Stannis offer you? Vengeance. Vengeance for my sons and yours, for your husbands and your fathers and your brothers. Vengeance for your murdered lord, your murdered king, your butchered princes. Vengeance!
Bran will be there physically There will be Lyanna and another woman They have photos of some actors/extras involved Jack Bender [GOT director] may be shooting There may be a young Barristan involved in the scene
Okay--when I see that castle, I don't think "tower of joy"--I think "Starfall--with the Palestone Sword." It's a castle. With a bit of CGI, could easily replace that desert with ocean. Make it look like an island. It doesn't look like a watchtower.
This is what I think to when I think "tower of joy"--the Mesa Roldan that they announced as location, too:. Now that's a watchtower.
So, if all of those people in the filming are actually at Starfall, wouldn't that make more sense?
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Everything's fairly blurry and too far away, but the fight sequence looked very acrobatic and intense.
Your lordship lost a son at the Red Wedding. I lost four upon the Blackwater. And why? Because the Lannisters stole the throne. Go to King’s Landing and look on Tommen with your own eyes, if you doubt me. A blind man could see it. What does Stannis offer you? Vengeance. Vengeance for my sons and yours, for your husbands and your fathers and your brothers. Vengeance for your murdered lord, your murdered king, your butchered princes. Vengeance!
In other words, if Young Barry and Ellaria Sand are part of the HBO TOJ experience, we can all just fucking give up on trying to figure out what's happening in the books.
LOL yeah. Agreed. But I have a hunch Ellaria Sand is not said knockout, as her identity would be readily identified. I'll hold out hope for Allyria.
Okay--when I see that castle, I don't think "tower of joy"--I think "Starfall--with the Palestone Sword." It's a castle. With a bit of CGI, could easily replace that desert with ocean. Make it look like an island. It doesn't look like a watchtower.