GAME OF THRONES Prequel Series Officially Begins Shooting; Check Out The First Production Still

GAME OF THRONES Prequel Series Officially Begins Shooting; Check Out The First Production Still

HBO has officially commenced production on the still untitled Game of Thrones prequel series in Northern Ireland, and we have a promo still featuring a mysterious character in a very familiar location...

By MarkCassidy - Jun 18, 2019 02:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Game of Thrones
Source: Via EW
Cameras are now rolling on the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series in Northern Ireland, and it looks like at least part of the story will unfold up North - the real North, that is.

HBO has shared a production still featuring a mysterious character on horseback, about to traverse the frozen wastes ahead of him.

Specific plot details for the show, which is tentatively titled The Long Night, remain under wraps, but we do know that it'll be set roughly 5,000 years before the events of Game of Thrones. Jane Goldman (X-Men: First Class) is on board as showrunner, while S.J. Clarkson (Jessica Jones) will helm the pilot.

The cast is headed up by Naomi Watts, who'll be joined by Naomi Ackie, Denise Gough, Miranda Richardson, Josh Whitehouse, Jamie Campbell Bower, Sheila Atim, Ivanno Jeremiah, Alex Sharp and Toby Regbo in undisclosed roles.

Check out the image below along with some recently released behind-the-scenes photos from the final season of GoT.



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The Iron Throne

Stars Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington, along with showrunners Dan Weiss and David Benioff, in the Red Keep’s charred throne room. “If 10 years ago somebody had given me a chance to write a ticket, I wouldn’t have been crazy enough to write a ticket to something this great,” Weiss says.


Well, what used to be the Iron Throne!

Here, Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke pose with showrunners Dan Weiss and David Benioff in the charred remnants of the Red Keep's throne room.

Jon Snow

Jon Snow prepares to enter.


Here, Kit Harington prepares to shoot one of his final scenes as Jon Snow.

In the end, the true heir to the throne decides to head north - the real north, that is - with Tormund, Ghost and the wildlings to start a new life. Let's be honest, he's earned it!

Table Read

The cast reacts to a surprising moment during the season 8 table read.

This is a BTS photo from the upcoming Game of Thrones documentary.

Harington may be smiling here, but right after this snap was taken he finds out that Jon kills Dany, and the tears flow.

Jon And Dany

Jon and Dany snuggle.


This being A Song of Ice and Fire, Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen were always destined to meet and fall in love - but those elements can't coexist for two long.

Daenerys Targaryen

“This show is my life,” Emilia Clarke says. “Any doors that are open now, this show opened them. Any major life choice I’ve made have been a reaction to this show.”


Dany's story came to a tragic end, and even though Emilia Clarke has admitted to being shocked and upset by her character's fate, it sounds like she's since come to terms with how things played out.

“This show is my life,” Clarke says. “Any doors that are open now, this show opened them. Any major life choice I’ve made have been a reaction to this show.”

Aegon Targaryen

“This gives me the freedom to try things I want to do,” Kit Harington says. “I keep nicking beers from David and Dan’s fridge. I left them a note saying, ‘I owe you two beers and one career,’ and that’s how I feel.”


Even though nobody referred to him as Aegon Targaryen after the truth came out, that is Jon's real name. Think he'll begin calling himself that up north? Us neither.

Tyrion Lannister

“I will miss this so much,” Peter Dinklage says. “It’s the greatest role I’ve ever had.” 


Tyrion found his head on the chopping block yet again in the season finale after freeing Jaime and renouncing his Queen, but in the end he was able to get away with being Hand to King Bran the Broken. Not a bad gig when you have a few friends on the Small Council!

I will miss this so much,” Peter Dinklage told EW. “It’s the greatest role I’ve ever had.”

Sansa Stark

“On one of my last days on set, I had a moment where I was walking in my Sansa costume onto the grounds of Winterfell thinking, ‘This is one of the last times I will be here as Sansa in my home’ and it was this emotionally powerful moment,” Sophie Turner says.


Sansa was put through the ringer on Game of Thrones, but the resilient eldest daughter of Ned Stark managed to defy the odds wound up being crowned Queen of the North.

Sansa And Arya

Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams on the King’s Landing set.


The Stark sisters didn't get along as kids, but they grew much closer after surviving through a multitude of horrendous events that led them both home to Winterfell.

Arya Stark

“There are loads of stories I want to tell,” Maisie Williams says. “There are loads of stories I want to play.” 


Somewhat predictably, Arya decided to go off on her own at the end of the season finale. Many fans would love to see the continuing adventures of the Dread Pirate Arya someday, but it sounds like the actress that plays her has other things on her mind.

“There are loads of stories I want to tell,” Maisie Williams says. “There are loads of stories I want to play.”

Bran Stark

The Three-Eyed Raven

Who has a better story than Bran Stark? Well, probably quite a few people - but there's no denying that the youngest (surviving) Stark boy had a very unique journey. He is also the best candidate to be King when you think about it... even if he's not the most interesting one!

The Queen of Dragons

For more on the Game of Thrones series finale, pick up the new Summer TV Preview issue of Entertainment Weekly — buy your choice of Daenerys or the Starks now, or find the issue on stands Friday. Don’t forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.

The Pack Survives

For more on the Game of Thrones series finale, pick up the new Summer TV Preview issue of Entertainment Weekly — buy your choice of Daenerys or the Starks now, or find the issue on stands Friday. Don’t forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.
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Nightwing1015
Nightwing1015 - 6/18/2019, 2:57 PM
I'm sure this will be warmly received after a satisfying final season
lvcl
lvcl - 6/19/2019, 2:53 AM
@Nightwing1015 -

Expectation for this prequel = 0,0%

The last season disappointed everybody
Manmarvel
Manmarvel - 6/18/2019, 2:57 PM
What's Game of Thrones?
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 6/18/2019, 2:58 PM
I can't wait for Throne of Games.

Parker Brothers are coming ...
BigMikeReviews
BigMikeReviews - 6/18/2019, 2:59 PM
I thought this had already started shooting, anyway sign me up
teefurtree
teefurtree - 6/18/2019, 2:59 PM
Isn't that Winterfell? Just the regular North?
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 6/18/2019, 3:01 PM
@teefurtree - There was no Winterfell. It does look like some kind of civilization, but apparently it's all Wildling land.
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 6/18/2019, 3:21 PM
@teefurtree - Follow this Instagram account for more updates

http://www.instagram.com/bloodmoonhboofficial/
WaffeX
WaffeX - 6/18/2019, 3:00 PM
I hope we will see more children of the forrest and giants, can't wait for the show
IronGenesis
IronGenesis - 6/18/2019, 3:05 PM
Interested to sea if they up the ante and kill naiomi watts off in the first episode.
CaptainMexico
CaptainMexico - 6/18/2019, 3:05 PM
5000 years? Damn, these idiots in Westeros didn’t make ANY technological advances in all this time? They are just stuck in the dark ages?
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 6/18/2019, 3:22 PM
@CaptainMexico - It's definitely in the weeds, but I wonder what kind of effect it would have on society if the seasons were completely unpredictable like in Game of Thrones.

So much of timekeeping and mathematics and culture arose as a byproduct of trying to interpret the weather and celestial phenomena. We know that Game of Thrones has comets (and I didn't remember it, but the wiki says they have a single large moon). But no indication of other planets that would spur on investigations of why they wander through the night sky.

Having random seasons that last years and years could potentially really [frick] up social organization and the capacity for planned institutions, retarding cultural evolution.
four20smoke
four20smoke - 6/18/2019, 3:46 PM
@CaptainMexico - they built an iron throne out swords and a contraption to allow paraplegics to ride a horse...🤦🏾‍♂️
Rosraf
Rosraf - 6/18/2019, 6:36 PM
@CaptainMexico - Yeah. Since they are setting it 5,000 years in the past (how long is a year in Westeros anyway?), one thing I hope for is that they really account for more primitive technology, clothing, etc., and stay consistent with it. -Based on that photo, I should probably plan on disappointment.
Ronan3Accuser
Ronan3Accuser - 6/18/2019, 3:11 PM
Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 6/18/2019, 3:11 PM
Despite the massive hissy fit thrown online over the last season, I’m down for a spin-off.
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 6/18/2019, 3:16 PM
@Chewtoy - I just dig medieval fantasy. Game of Thrones is a little light on adventure, but it still scratches that itch. (And if the Witcher gets butchered, then it's probably going to be the best option available.)
Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 6/18/2019, 3:33 PM
@Spock0Clock - Yeah, me too. Seeing it done with huge budgets is a real treat
Nerdman3000
Nerdman3000 - 6/18/2019, 3:17 PM
Making a prequel about the White Walkers after Season 8 gave them such a disappointing pointless ending?

Deagle
Deagle - 6/18/2019, 3:26 PM
We know how it ends, she dies and he goes north. Hard pass.
Lostcause
Lostcause - 6/18/2019, 3:30 PM
@Deagle - Don't be so sure...from my understanding, all that is written about Nissa Nissa's lore was not all truth and more fable than anything.
Lostcause
Lostcause - 6/18/2019, 3:27 PM
I'm stoked!!! I love the Watts! Nissa Nissa's soul is Lightbringer. She sparks the flame of Azor Ahai 100 day weapon. Nissa Nissa's cry of anguish and ecstasy left a crack across the face of the moon. So they say. I'm pretty sure she will be considered the first priestess of R'hllor. The story tells me she won't be around for too many seasons. Although, it has been 7000 years or more sine the act happened. We will get the true story soon!!!!
DoubleD
DoubleD - 6/18/2019, 3:28 PM
I have never seen a single episode of Game of Thrones !!!
blitzkreg
blitzkreg - 6/18/2019, 4:10 PM
@DoubleD check it out. Great series until the last season which was rushed.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/18/2019, 3:42 PM
Here we go
Battabing
Battabing - 6/18/2019, 3:55 PM
This is being run by Fox X-Men and Jessica Jones talent?
Hmmmmmm.
Rosraf
Rosraf - 6/18/2019, 6:39 PM
@Battabing - Ooh. Good point.
Shasvre
Shasvre - 6/18/2019, 3:57 PM
"HBO has shared a production still featuring a mysterious character on horseback, about to traverse the frozen wastes ahead of him."

That's Arya returning to Winterfell in Season 7. It even says so in the URL.

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