Game of Thrones Season 8: Start, Release, Rumors, Shooting Starts

HBO has begun filming for the last "Game of Thrones" season. Here you will find the most important information about GoT Season 8 including release rumors. Attention: spoiler!

Spoilers to series and films are a thorn in the side of many: In addition to fans and interested parties, especially the producers as well as television and film studios are very disturbed when important details reach the public. Also, the series hit " Game of Thrones"(Short: GoT) is not immune to spoilers and leaks. In order to keep details of the series finale under wraps, HBO wants to take various measures: In addition to the plan to turn several ends (more info below), shows the US pay-TV channel the scripts probably not even the performers of the series, unless there is a valid reason. And put the team in the eighth season a muzzle. Confirmed actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (serial character: Jaime Lannister) as part of the Norwegian-Swedish talk show "Skavlan". However, the few things that the actors see seem to suffice for great emotions: The British Broadcasting Service BBC told actor Kit Harrington (Jon Schnee) that he had cried at the end of the first reading - he did not name details. Unfortunately, the fans will learn why the tears rolled down later than desired.

GoT - Season 8: First babbled, then confirmed

As feared, the eighth and final season of "Game of Thrones" will no longer be in 2018. HBO now confirmed the rumors surrounding the release in 2019. Despite the reduced number of episodes compared to previous seasons (just six episodes), The shooting takes a bit longer overall. The reason for this is the length and opulence of the individual episodes, the GoT record currently holds the finale of season 7 with about 80 minutes. The statement by HBO confirms the statements of series star Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark): In an interview with the US media magazine, VarietyThe actress provided new information about her role in the hit series. In addition to the characters, Turner chatted about the series in general. It was particularly interesting when the production was discussed: According to the actress, this lasts six to seven months for Season 8 - and then post-production begins. According to Sophie Turner, it is therefore unlikely that a broadcast will be available until the spring of 2019 at the earliest. The statement of the actress coincides with those of some of her colleagues - and finally the broadcaster itself.