Game of Thronesis one of the most intricately plotted, lavishly constructed series in TV history,with numerous storylines criss-crossing and multiple crews filming often simultaneously around Europe. Thanks to HBOs A Day in the Life special, which aired Sunday night, fans can glimpse into the intricate madness that makes the show tick from coordinating cross-country hair and make-upcontinuity to constructing the fantasy series spellbinding sets.
The 26-minute special, available above, finds crews shooting in Croatia, Ireland and Spain, with producers Chris Newman,Duncan Muggoch andPeter Welter Soler offering their insights into the hectic process.It must be like parachuting, Newman says. Dont worry about the height youre jumping just make sure the parachute works.
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Various moments tease plot details from Season Five, including a third episode meeting between Cersei (Lena Headey) and the High Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce) atthe Water Gardens of Dorne, filmed at the lavish Alczarof Seville castle inSpain. Headey is shown goofing around withIan Beattie (who plays Meryn Trant) between takes, lightening the mood of their intense scene.The documentary previewsseveral othernew locations for Season Five, including the Hardhome fishing village (Magheramorne Quarry in Ireland).
Game of Thrones Season Fivewill premiere April 12thon HBO. In the meantime, fans cansatisfy their cravings by re-watching the seasons epic trailer, which features sand snakes, dragons and a haggard-looking Tyrion.Justice has a price is the taglineof the clip, which also previewsa dramatic exchange from Littlefinger to Sansa (Theres no justice in this world not unless we make it. Avenge them.) andDaenerys promising Im not going to stop the wheel Im going to break the wheel.