It’s only four freakin’ days until Aussies get to set our peepers on the ludicrously anticipated first episode of ‘Game of Thrones‘ season 7, and until then you bet your arse we’re devouring any and all ‘GoT’ news with reckless abandon.
Today in Los Angeles, for examps, current and former (i.e. their characters were brutally murdered before our eyes) cast members took to the blue carpet (winter is here, remember) alongside the usual Hollywood fare, for the official HBO Premiere event and here’s all the notable shiz that went down.
(NB: this does not including the fact Joe Dempsie a.k.a. long-lost GENDRY, was in attendance, cause that shookening experience needed its own article.)
1. Kit Harington aka Jon Snow, still hasn’t learnt how to smile.
Harington, who plays broody motherfucker Jon Snow on ‘GoT’, is an extremely handsome dude, there’s no denying it. Somehow though, his moody on-screen persona has transported its way into Kit’s everyday life to the point where I can’t remember ever seeing a photo of him doing anything closely resembling a smile.
“Should I crack a grin….. nah.”
Even the fact that he attended the event with his former-‘GoT’ and now IRL girlfriend, Rose Leslie (in a stunner of a dress mind you), wasn’t enough to crack his somber facade. Cheer up mate, you’re a crazy hot millionare actor.
At least Rose is giving it a crack.
2. Isaac Hempstead froths a particular theory about Bran Stark.
The worst part about being an actor on ‘Game of Thrones‘ would no doubt be having to listen to super-fans shit on about their latest, wildly speculative theory on your character. Kudos to Bran Stark actor Isaac Hempstead though, who seems legit into this one theory, which reckons Bran, who is now the One Eyed Raven, will do some more timey-wimey spectral travel and visit past-Bran, to tell him what Future-Bran should do.
No, I have no fucking clue what it means either, but look how frothed he is on it:
Isaac Hempstead Wright has a favorite fan theory for Bran Stark’s future. #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/943gvxYp81
— Variety (@Variety) July 13, 2017
3. An actual orchestra played the epic intro music.
I will freely admit to being one of those scumbags who, in an effort to more quickly get to the nudity and the people being set on fire etc., I’ll often skip through the ‘GoT‘ opening credits, which in Season 6 went for approximately 38 minutes an episode.
“Oh but you won’t see the cities they’re focusing on as they zoom round the map”, I hear you say. Yeah, no shit Sherlock. Guess I’ll have to wait until they’re actually represented on the show I’m literally about to watch. Bloody nerds.
Anyway, the music for the intro at the HBO premiere was performed live by a big ol’ orchestra, and it’s pretty dang cool:
The Game of Thrones orchestra, ladies and gentlemen… #GoTPremiereLA @HBO pic.twitter.com/sRFfDiKC2G
— Alison (@abrower) July 13, 2017
4. Bronn’s favourite actor is Bronn, obviously.
I adore when ‘GoT‘ actors mimic personality traits of their respective characters and it looks like the dude behind the legendary and hilarious Bronn, Jerome Flynn, is very Bronney. The actor told The Hollywood Reporter that he does indeed have a dream spin-off in mind for when the show ends and it includes, well, Bronn.
Throw in Daenerys for good measure, and he reckons it’d be a gem of a show. Can’t argue with the man, really.
Bronn wants his own spinoff, naturally #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/aCorZj1BJt
— Variety (@Variety) July 13, 2017
5. The after party looked kinda cooked.
At time of writing it’s only 11pm in L.A., meaning the post-viewing festivities are probably only just getting started, but this semi-leaked pic from the official after-party looks a bit like a local council’s attempt at a Game Of Thrones family friendly fun day at the local hall.
“Cool” – You’re Mum, probably.
6. Bran and Sansa were finally reunited!
Ok, well, the actors had a hug on the red carpet and someone made it into a gif but, seriously, if the pair don’t reunite in Season 7 and have ONE MINUTE OF HAPPINESS at least, I’m going to George R.R. Martin’s house and peeing on his door.
Sansa and Bran Stark are reunited at the #GameOfThrones season 7 premiere @SophieT pic.twitter.com/AMvtF6d3Cg
— Variety (@Variety) July 13, 2017
7. There was obviously Snapchat filter.
Every gathering of more than 5 people legally needs to have its own Snapchat event filter these days, so yes the premiere had one and I wouldn’t be bringing it up if it weren’t for Arya Stark herself giving it a crack. Trés cute.
.@Maisie_Williams transformed into a Whitewalker at the #GoTPremiereLA using the #GoT @snapchat lens. #WinterIsHere pic.twitter.com/GcMrGagN7k
— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) July 13, 2017
8. The rest of the cast in attendance all looked appropriately killer.
I love all of them so much and they just all smashed their sartorial choices out of the bloody park.
Yessssss Sophie.
YAS Gewndoline and for some reason Queen Latifah.
YASSSSS Nathalie.
YOOOOOO Nikolaj!
Omg slay Maisie.
Yeah, you get the idea.
Dive on in to this morning’s analysis of the brand new Season 7 on-set pictures here, if you’re stinging for more ‘GoT‘ goodness, otherwise we’ll see you all by the TV next Monday July 17.
Pictures: Steve Granitz / Getty.
