Love and marriage? They don't go together so well in 'Game of Thrones' where the concept of matrimony is all about making power plays and political alliances. Cast and crew members along with author George R.R. Martin take a fascinating look at this ancient institution and its place in the hit HBO series.
Barristan Selmy recounts how he was named to the Kingsguard, saw King Aerys descend into madness but revered Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. Barristan describes the fateful Tourney at Harrenhal, the ensuing War of the Five Kings, and how he fought beside Rhaegar at the Battle of the Trident where he was killed.
A documentary chronicling the fantasy drama’s eighth and final season. British documentarian Jeanie Finlay was embedded on the series’ set during production of the final six episodes, and the footage she captured during that time delves deep into the mud and blood to reveal the tears and triumphs involved in the challenge of bringing the fantasy world of Westeros to life in the very real studios, fields and car-parks of Northern Ireland.
Ahead of Season 6 of the epic saga, this special will bring viewers up to speed on the gripping storylines and compelling characters from the first five seasons. Writers and stars of the show give viewers an insight into key events of each season and explain the intrigues and power struggles at work in the lands of Westeros and beyond.
“George R.R. Martin meets Chris Martin – what could go wrong?” That’s Emilia Clarke in the epic, 12-minute video for Coldplay’s totally fake Game of Thrones musical, right before she rips into a song called “Rastafarian Targaryen.” Here’s a sample lyric: “Call me Daenerys Targaryen when you want to reach me, and if you feel the love then you can call me Khalessi.” The sketch, part of Red Nose Day, includes cast members Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage, John Bradley, Rose Leslie, Charlotte Pope, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Alfie Allen and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who performs a piano ballad called “Closer to Home” to a photo of Lena Headey as Cersei. (“Are you thinking about Joffrey? Such a spirited lad. I was his uncle, I was also his dad.”)
The 30-minute special documents one epic day of production as tackled by hundreds of crew members across three countries. In addition to a behind-the-scenes look at the action in Dubrovnik, Croatia, Belfast, Northern Ireland and Seville, Spain, the preview includes several never-before-seen features.