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Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in HBO’s House of the Dragon, spoke to Collider in August 2025 to tease what’s to come in season 3 of the show:

Well, I think I can say for the show that it is, you know, it starts off with a bang. The first two eps were essentially supposed to be our finale last year. So you can just imagine coming into that sort of energy. It’s bigger and more ferocious than ever before, I think is what I can say.

Before the release of season 2 of House of the Dragon, Deadline reported that the season will have 8 episodes instead of 10 like its predecessor.

You don't come across an iconic Game of Thrones quote often these days. But there was a time when you could randomly utter "Valar Morghulis" in public and you'd randomly hear someone declare "Valar Dohaeris."

George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series and HBO's Game of Thrones gave us some of the most legendary quotes and dialogue exchanges ever seen on TV. From Tywin Lannister's arrogant wisdom to Cersei's hate-filled speeches, we were well fed. Tyrion Lannister's witty remarks and Arya Stark's girl boss quotes had you cheering at the screen.

Maisie Williams as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones | Photo: Helen Sloan/HBO

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After a divisive House of the Dragon season 2 finale, the next chapter promises to be more brutal than anything fans have seen so far. Teasing season 3 of the prequel to Game of Thrones, Olivia Cooke, who played Alicent Hightower in the show, shared (via Collider)

Well, I think I can say… it starts off with a bang. The first two [episodes] were essentially supposed to be our finale last year. So you can just imagine coming into that sort of energy. It’s bigger and more ferocious than ever before.

Created by Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin, House of the Dragon is based on Fire & Blood by Martin and is...

The Free Folk are one of the most significant races in Game of Thrones, possessing a rich history and culture unlike anything we’ve seen in Westeros. Most viewers immediately think of the word “savage” upon the mention of any Wildling names, but not all of them actually live up to that description.

There are many Wildlings featured in the TV adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, but in this list, we’ve selected the most familiar ones to rank by their savageness level. As mentioned, not all of them are brutal and primitive—some are actually endearing and friendly!

10. Gilly

Gilly is a daughter and wife of Craster,...

As House of the Dragon season 3 enters the final stretch of filming, one of its stars is promising major events for the hit Game of Thrones spinoff.

The HBO series ended season 1 on a high note as it kicked off the Dance of the Dragons. This is the civil war between the families of House Targaryen that would reshape all of Westeros. Season 2 saw the war in full swing with brutal deaths on both sides.

A key moment in season 2 was when Dowager Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) secretly met Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), as they both realized this whole war started because Alicent misunderstood her husband’s dying words to...

Brandon Sanderson is currently one of the most popular names in modern fantasy fiction, but he feels the genre is relying too heavily on world-building. As a result, Sanderon’s comments could mark trouble for George R. R. Martin, whose writing is greatly enhanced by its worldbuilding.

During an interview with People, Sanderson revealed his issue with fantasy authors relying too heavily on worldbuilding.

The big catch-22 of fantasy is people go to the fantasy section for the world-building. But they don’t stay for the world-building.

The Wheel of Time author made the above statement, revealing that while people often pick up fantasy books for the worldbuilding aspects, they...

Matt Smith opened up about his experience performing steamy scenes in House of the Dragon and found himself questioning if those were really necessary for the story. The actor, who rose to fame for his performances in Doctor Who and The Crown, portrayed Prince Daemon Targaryen in the prequel series.

Speaking with Rolling Stone, the English star admitted he was reluctant about performing lots of s*x scenes, especially since he was worried if those acts were truly faithful to George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood.

You do find yourself asking, ‘Do we need another s*x scene?’ And they’re like, ‘Yeah, we do.’ I guess you have to...

After the House of the Dragon season 2 finale faced backlash, one of its stars claims that season 3 plans to rectify the mistakes and regain the show's good standing with fans. After Game of Thrones received criticism for rushing its final season, expectations were lowered for its first spin-off. Fortunately, fans and critics alike overwhelmingly praised House of the Dragon season 1.

However, House of the Dragon season 2 didn't receive quite as much praise; it currently has an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score, down seven percentage points from the inaugural installment. Even A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin lashed out, claiming that the producers didn't properly adapt his book Fire & Blood for the small screen.

House of the Dragon star Olivia Cooke teased that the upcoming Season is set to finally bring one of George R.R. Martin’s most dramatic battles to life, the Battle of the Gullet. In an exclusive interview with Collider, the actress, who plays Alicent Hightower in the Game of Thrones prequel, shared,

Well, I think I can say for the show that it is, you know, it starts off with a bang. The first two eps were essentially supposed to be our finale last year. So you can just imagine coming into that sort of energy. It’s bigger and more ferocious than ever before, I think is what I can say.

With House of the Dragon Season 3 edging closer, the wait for HBO’s fiery return to Westeros is almost over — though details about the new season have been scarce. That’s why fans will be thrilled to hear Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower, tease what’s ahead in an interview with Collider’s Therese Lacson while promoting her new project, The Girlfriend. She told Collider:

“Well, I think I can say for the show that it is, you know, it starts off with a bang. The first two eps were essentially supposed to be our finale last year. So you can just imagine coming into that sort of energy.

House of the Dragon season 3 continues to film across the pond, which star Matt Smith, who plays Daemon Targaryen, recently confirmed is coming to an end soon. As the various cast members continue to promote other works in between seasons, they've done a good job hyping up the next installment as the wait continues for fans.

While promoting her Amazon Prime Video series The Girlfriend, star Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, commented that filming is going well and that the series is doing more practical stunt work, which is particularly exciting.

“We started in April, so we are done in October. We’re over halfway and it’s massive…...

George R.R. Martin once famously posted a long rant about House of the Dragon omitting Queen Helaena’s child, Prince Maelor, from the picture and how this decision will subsequently affect the storyline in Season 3. With the child nowhere to be found in Season 2, it already weakened the Blood and Cheese episode and will further diminish the emotional impact of the upcoming tragic scenes.

Martin deleted the post from his blog, but many fans were quick to keep a copy of it. Here is a short excerpt (via Lrm Online):

What will we offer the fans instead, once we’ve killed these butterflies? I have no idea. I do...

Sean Bean is donning the role of an iconic villain in the first trailer for Robin Hood. The tale of the titular folk outlaw has been told and adapted in numerous ways over the past century, with some of the more notable including the Errol Flynn-led 1938 movie, the animated 1973 Disney movie and the Kevin Costner-led 1991 film.

Development on the new Robin Hood series was announced in late 2024, with Seal Team alum John Glenn serving as showrunner and developing it with director and co-writer, Ironclad's Jonathan English. The series is being described as a reimagining of the tale, aiming for a sense of historical authenticity in its exploration...

Strongman Eddie Hall is best known for his TV appearances and bodybuilding career, but he made his film debut in the final Michael Bay Transformers movie, The Last Knight. The media personality who won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2017 played one of the Saxon warriors in the prologue of the action-adventure movie.

Hall is known for his athletic career, but he became a TV presenter, hosting shows like Eddie Eats America and The Strongest Man in History. He also began trying out for roles in movies and said that acting was not as easy as everyone thinks it is (via Mark Bell’s Power Project).

People think it’s easy you know…...

Game of Thrones is filled with steamy scenes, and while some were romantic and passionate, others were mind-blowingly creepy and uncomfortable. The vast number of intimate scenarios had been a trademark of the show, most especially because of its medieval setting.

Throughout its eight-season run, viewers witnessed the most shocking and unexpected pairings, and while there were more bed scenes in the earlier installments than the later ones, it doesn’t mean they weren’t catching fans off guard. In fact, some of them were much wilder than what we’ve already seen!

In this list, we ranked the most unforgettable and raunchiest scenes from the series based on their creepiness level.

Elden Ring is one of those games that you either give up playing after the 100th death or you become endlessly obsessed with and replay again, and again, and again. Thankfully for A24's upcoming movie adaptation, writer/directorAlex Garland falls firmly into the latter camp. Garland is famously a big comic book and video game fan, having written and shadow-directed 2012's Dredd movie starring Karl Urban. But the writer of 28 Days Later and Devs has taken his obsessive prep to a whole new level for Elden Ring. Garland didn't just come up with a quick elevator pitch; he practically wrote an entire script!

A new report from The...

Some people aren’t aware that George R.R. Martin is a huge comedy fan; in fact, he loves a good dose of CBS’ The Big Bang Theory. We can’t blame him, though—the show was so good! It’s just devastating that it only ran for 12 seasons. Even Martin was saddened by the fact that just when a series starts to grow on him, it gets cancelled for some mysterious reasons.

While conversing with The New York Times, the prolific author shared his love for the Jim Parsons-starrer sitcom:

Big Bang Theory, I think is my favorite current comedy. There’s really more good TV shows than you can watch.

A live-action movie based on Elden Ring is officially in the works, and now we know how the project came together.

The film was announced in May 2025 and is being made by A24 in partnership with Bandai Namco. Alex Garland, the filmmaker behind Ex Machina and Annihilation, has been chosen to both direct and write the script. The production team includes Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, George R.R. Martin, and Vince Gerardis.

In a recent interview with The New Yorker, new details were shared about how Garland pitched the idea.

Years ago, he reached out to A24 while showing his passion for the game. When A24’s Daniel Sacco visited him in London,...

In May 2025, it was officially announced that Elden Ring will be turned into a live-action movie. The project is being developed by A24 in partnership with Bandai Namco.

Alex Garland, known for films like Ex Machina and Annihilation, is set to direct and also write the screenplay. Producers include Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, George R.R. Martin, and Vince Gerardis.

Now, thanks to an interview with The New Yorker, new details have come out about how Garland actually pitched the film. The story of how the movie came to be shows just how much effort went into convincing Elden Ring’s creator, Hidetaka Miyazaki, to trust Garland with his work.

The lack of racial diversity in Game of Thrones was a prevalent issue, and one fan even reached out to George R.R. Martin to express their frustration. Responding to the fan’s query about whether they could expect any change, Martin assured them that The Winds of Winter will have a diverse pool of characters with significant parts in the story (via Not a Blog):

Westeros around 300 AC is nowhere near as diverse as 21st century America, of course… but with that being said, I do have some ‘characters of color’ who will have somewhat larger roles in Winds Of Winter. Admittedly, these are secondary and tertiary characters, though not without importance.

Exclusive: Adult animation Fast channel is launching on Samsung TV Plus and Xumo Play.

The channel, whose parent company has backing from Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin and music impresario Jimmy Iovine, offers a slate of animation that spans recognized franchises to more avant garde indie programs.

Bizaar Studios created the channel as part of its strategy to spotlight creative animation. As we revealed in January, Iovine’s son, Jeremy Iovine, Amir Mohamadzadeh and Eric Bromberg launched the company with backing from Iovine Snr, Martin and animation veteran Conrad Vernon.

Bizaar will offer shows such as 1960s anime series Speed Racer, the long-running gentleman thief series Lupin the 3rd, martial arts anime Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, psychological horror anthology Requiem From the Darkness, Sega video game adaptation Virtua Fighter, animated docs from The New Yorker and shorts from the likes of Mr. Friend, Pedro Allevato, Alec Lang,...

Fans were saddened after learning that George R.R. Martin would no longer write episodes for Game of Thrones, as he revealed he would focus on writing The Winds of Winter. This opportunity also allowed him to work on his other project, Fire & Blood.

Penning four of the most iconic episodes in the show, Martin’s last script was for The Lion and the Rose, which saw the tragic Purple Wedding scene. Writing on his LiveJournal blog, the author announced he made the tough decision to leave the screenwriting process in the hands of the showrunners to make time for The Winds of Winter.

Writing a season six script would cost...

The production for House of the DragonSeason 3 may be coming to a close! That’s right, fans are now one step closer to seeing the return of their favorite characters in the latest installment in the House of the Dragon saga. And how do we know this? House of the Dragon star Matt Smith, who notably plays Daemon Targaryen in the popular HBO prequel, recently appeared on the Today Show and shared an exciting filming update for Season 3.

In a clip shared via TikTok, Smith recently appeared on Today to promote his upcoming film Caught Stealing, where he stars opposite Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz. During the interview, Smith was...

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Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner is opening up about filming one of the series' controversial scenes. She talked about her character's story, which included being assaulted on her wedding night.

Turner talked with Flaunt magazine about Sansa Stark's journey in Game of Thrones, which she filmed when she was still in her teens. "When I was younger, I think there was a scene in season one or two where my character narrowly escapes a rape. I didn't fully understand it... I was trying to figure it out in my young little head," she revealed. Later in the HBO series, her...

House of the Dragon season 3 is inching closer to our screens, with fresh updates straight from the set. The cast has officially wrapped filming, setting the stage for the next fiery chapter in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel saga. While fans are still waiting for a confirmed release date, new details hint at epic battles, shocking deaths, and major storylines that will push the Dance of the Dragons deeper into chaos.

Filming Officially Wraps

On August 24, 2025, reports confirmed that production on season 3 had officially wrapped. The news came after months of shooting across the UK and Spain, with sprawling battle sequences filmed on location. According to ScreenRant, this milestone means post-production is now underway,...

One of the greatest television shows of all time in the books of many remains HBO's Game of Thrones. While its conclusion continues to fiercely divide opinion several years later, the show's body of work in the lead up to its finale remains fondly remembered. Fans are not alone as series star, Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark for the entirety of the show's run, equally has fond memories of the show. While the actress has progressed in her career since leaving Westeros behind — with Trust, her latest project — she recently recalled playing her highly traumatized character, Sansa, who witnessed her father's beheading and endured two abusive relationships afterward.

After the beheading of Ned Stark,...

In an interview with Flaunt Magazine, actress Sophie Turner talked about how Game of Thrones was so downright grounded in period-accurate reality that if it had been airing now, people would gasp for air, triggered by every scene. She also added that this type of shock value is exactly what the show needed, especially when talking about women’s suffering in early times, saying:

And that’s because we don’t [talk about] it enough—we shy away from it, I think if Game of Thrones came out today, we’d definitely put some trigger warnings on there. But I’m really proud to have been a part of Game of Thrones...

George R.R. Martin continues to believe that, despite the backlash on Game of Thrones and the issues with screen adaptations, the books are his domain; however, writing them doesn’t come as easily as he hoped for.

The author is aware of what’s going on in the fandom community, especially with his readers already giving up on waiting for the release of The Winds of Winter. Still, he reiterated in his interview with Collider that he strives to make as much progress as he can:

There’s always the books, and I’m aware of that people think that— But no, I have to get back. I have to finish the books.

Contrary to popular belief, not all superhero universes are built the same way. Who knew! Few understand that notion better than James Gunn, the guiding light behind the "Guardians of the Galaxy" trilogy for Marvel and the current co-architect of the newly-branded DC Universe (alongside DC Studios co-head Peter Safran). Having plentiful experience on both sides of the comic book aisle, Gunn's unique position has left him with an equally unique perspective -- particularly when it comes to the influences and aims behind the rebooted franchise (and rejuvenated rival to the Marvel Cinematic Universe) that fully kicked off with this year's "Superman."

Much has been made of how Gunn...

House of the Dragon fans have reason to celebrate as Matt Smith delivers exciting news about Season 3 production progress. The actor, who plays Daemon Targaryen, shared a crucial update that has sent waves of excitement through the Hotd community.

In an August 25 Today show interview, Smith revealed that the production team is deep into the most intense phase of filming.

We are in the middle of it, we’re month 6 of 8 and so we’re about to get to the real meat of, you know, the end of the series really, it’s getting hectic, it’s getting busy, it’s getting, you know, there’s a lot sort of going on there.

Game of Thrones comprises various races ranging from humans to non-humans, and each of them plays an important role in the history, culture, and society of Westeros and beyond.

George R.R. Martin’s brilliant world-building allowed for an exploration of these unique ethnicities, and while some were extremely powerful, others remained vulnerable.

In this list, we ranked the most popular races in A Song of Ice and Fire based on their strengths and capabilities, which include mental and physical aspects. Indeed, some of them could not function without the other, but it’s important to note that the magnitude of their individual power should not be disregarded.

10. Wildlings The Free...

For a hard-hitting, high-stakes TV show like "Game of Thrones," it's usually a good thing when fans wish they could undo some of the characters' deaths. That's a sign that audiences cared, and that the cast and crew did such a good job that it really feels like we've lost a friend. There's a little part inside every "Game of Thrones" fan that wishes they could undo Ned's death, for instance, even though we know that without his death, the entire rest of the show could never happen.

But as any "GoT" fan who made it through the later seasons could attest, not all "GoT" deaths are on the same level.

When James Gunn took charge of the new DC Universe (Dcu) as co-ceo and creative lead back in 2022, many fans were curious about how he planned to approach this massive world with so many beloved characters and a comic history that spans almost a 100 years.

Recently, in a candid interview with friend and collaborator Rainn Wilson for Interview Magazine, Gunn shared that his creative blueprint for building the Dcu comes from none other than Game of Thrones.

Here's what Gunn said in the interview:

"You talk about George R.R. Martin, and he is really one of the guys who I love and look up to. I’m an enormous fan of his and people say,...

Apart from Game of Thrones, author George R.R. Martin also works on the superhero anthology Wild Cards with Melinda M. Snodgrass, a project they have been pushing for a Hollywood adaptation for years. Despite having a script readily available, the project fell through due to a series of unfortunate events.

In an exclusive interview with FandomWire, the Star Trek: The Next Generation writer stated that the time is now ripe for a screen adaptation and later revealed the aspect that she wants to be portrayed faithfully in the series:

I wish. God knows George [R.R. Martin] and I have tried. I have written so many versions of either a movie or a TV pilot,...

Fantasy fans know author George R.R. Martin is an icon in the genre space, but what books in the genre does he recommend? Well, we now have an answer.

Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels were adapted into HBO's mega success Game of Thrones, which alone made him a household name. While fans are still eagerly awaiting The Winds of Winter, the beloved author discussed his own influences in the genre. It’s no surprise that his works may influence others, but he had to draw from his own favorites in the fantasy world, too.

On GoodReads, Martin shared his own favorites, as reported by Express, noting on...

When Outlander’s prequel dropped its title, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, fans of the time-traveling saga immediately linked it to one of Jamie Fraser’s most iconic declarations of love to Claire: “Blood of my blood, bone of my bone.” But genre aficionados raised their eyebrows at something else, too. And that’s where the unexpected Easter egg from George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones sneaks in.

This is no mere poetic overlap. In Dothraki, “Qoy qoyi” means “blood of my blood”, a sacred address shared between a khal and his bloodriders, forged in unbreakable loyalty, not just lineage. The full expression, Qoy qoyi anhoon, literally translates...

In a remarkable feat that positions Dexter: Resurrection among TV’s elite, the reboot has surged into IMDb’s highest ratings tier. The show currently holds the #3 position on the website’s list of TV shows by popularity, but beats every other show in the top 10 by ratings. The spot for having 9+ ratings for 5 or more consecutive episodes was previously, in May 2025, held by legendary TV shows like Game of Thrones and Andor.

Dexter: Resurrection on Paramount+ stars Michael C. Hall as the titular character, Jack Alcott as his son Harrison, David Zayas as Angel Batista, James Remar as Harry Morgan, and many fresh faces. The show premiered...

James Gunnhas just articulated his approach to shaping the burgeoning DC Universe–and it’s the exact opposite of how Marvel Studios has been telling their stories. The Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker has spent plenty of time bringing Marvel characters to life, but was put in charge of creatively guiding the rebooted DC cinematic universe in 2022.

The first official project in Gunn’s Dcu, Superman, hit theaters this summer to critical and commercial success. The second release, Peacemaker season 2, premieres on HBO Max on August 21, and is expected to transport John Cena’s character from the DC Extended Universe to the new continuity.

Now, in a conversation with The Office...

Melinda M. Snodgrass’s writing for Star Trek: The Next Generation raised profound questions about humanity and ran incredible thought experiments, which became a hallmark of the Star Trek franchise. Her most popular episode, The Measure of a Man, explores many existential questions about sentience, rights of artificial intelligence, and what makes one a human through the character of Data.

Melinda Snodgrass’s work on Star Trek predominantly dealt with Data and similar questions of what makes one a human. Snodgrass has been publishing her writings since the ‘80s, and despite being a law graduate, her works often lean towards the fantasy and sci-fi realm. She has also worked with...

George R.R. Martin uses several viewpoint characters to tell the story of A Song of Ice and Fire, and so far, Tyrion Lannister sets the record for the highest number of Pov chapters with 49 in total. It’s no wonder, though, as Martin revealed the Imp is his favorite character from the series.

Asoiaf CharactersTotal Number of ChaptersTyrion Lannister49Jon Snow42Arya Stark34Daenerys Targaryen31Sansa Stark25Catelyn Stark25

The author also confirmed in his interview with the Game of Owns podcast that we’ll hear more of The Winds of Winter narratives through Tyrion’s perspective.

There’s a lot of Tyrion in this book. And I think I’m close to finishing the Tyrion arc in Winds of Winter. I think this chapter and maybe one further chapter; and I won’t be done with the book, but I’ll be done with Tyrion’s role in this particular book.

James Gunn has asserted that the new Dcu is not like the MCU, even though fans often compare the franchises to one another. After all, the two universes both have well-established superhero bases, shared storytelling elements, and long-term release strategies, but the DC Studios co-head has doubled down on his opinion that they are not as similar as people think. He explained how the Dcu differs from the MCU, while also likening his and Peter Safran's soft reboot of the DC Extended Universe (Dceu) to Game of Thronesand Star Wars.

In contrast to Marvel Studios, which uses the term Phases, DC Studios is calling its connected plans Chapters. Chapter One,...

Some people hate English class in school. And yet, it cannot be overstated what a gargantuan role the course can play in helping not only inspire people to pursue literary careers, but also in helping them to realize the power the written word can hold over an audience.

George R.R. Martin is a perfect example of this, as the highly acclaimed Game of Thrones author recently revealed that one of the early highlights of his writing career came in the form of a school assignment that had to do with a classic Edgar Allan Poe story.

Poe has served as a benchmark of Gothic horror literature for centuries now and is poised to continue to influence audiences for years to come. From classic horror films such as the Vincent Price-starring The Masque of the Red Death to more recent fare such as Netflix’s Wednesday series, Edgar Allan Poe...

Fans of Game of Thrones know George R.R. Martin loves his twists and turns. Martin upended so many conventions in his works as he seemingly built up Ned Stark as the hero of the saga, only to kill him off midway through the first book. He kept it up with more stunning turns like the Red Wedding, and made readers realize no one was safe in the saga.

During a recent talk at Seattle WorldCon 2025, Martin took part in a panel where he related this love of twists to his childhood and also offered up quite an interesting take on The Lord of Rings.

As many know, Martin always cited The Lord of the Rings as his biggest early influence in writing. He’s not alone, as J.R.R. Tolkien's epic was the inspiration for many a burgeoning author. While he's a big fan of the works, that doesn't mean...

We've been receiving a lot of exciting news lately about the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. While the fantasy drama isn't set to start airing on HBO until sometime early next year, there are rumors going around that the show has already been renewed for a second and third season. But that's not all! These two installments will reportedly be filmed back-to-back, with production on the second season rumored to start in late March 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

We've learned of this rumored filming start date from a Game of Thrones fan page on X. The fan page cited Production List as their source, which is a trusted industry source that tracks upcoming film and TV projects.

Filming for HBO’s ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ Season 2 will reportedly begin late March 2026 in Belfast.

Season 2 and 3 will reportedly film back-to-back.

(via: Production List) pic.

HBO’s Game of Thrones was a gamble when it began in 2011, but when it came to an end in 2019, it had become a global phenomenon like no other. With heightened popularity and budget came increased cast salaries as well. Right now, Peter Dinklage, who portrayed Tyrion Lannister, is the richest of them all. He has a net worth of $25 million (via Celebrity Net Worth).

Based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novels, Game of Thrones was a financial juggernaut for the actors. Some of the actors earned more than $1 million per episode by the time the final season ended. From Emilia Clarke’s colossal salary to Dinklage’s paycheck and more, here we will rank the net worth of the main cast members.

7. Maisie Williams (Arya Stark)- $6 Million

Maisie Williams didn’t reach the high mark of earning $1.2 million in the final season like some of her co-stars did.

Creating an intro to a TV or streaming series that both captivates the audience and encapsulates the entire show in as short of a time as thirty seconds to a minute is a much more difficult task than most think. This is not specifically about listing cast and crew, as some shows typically save that part for the actual post-credits instead of the intro. Rather, what defines an effective TV intro is how well it can introduce the viewer to what they are about to watch and show them why they want to see it. Very few shows convey the tone, style, plot, and general conflict that the series is built around. These five shows not only check all the boxes just mentioned, but they also make their case to the audience why they should watch the story that follows. ‘The Sopranos’ HBO's critically acclaimed drama from the 2000s has...

Since its debut in 2011 on HBO, the Game of Thrones franchise has seen its fame and reach span across multiple continents, establishing itself firmly in the minds of audiences. When its reign ended, its prequel, House of the Dragon, took the throne, seeking to maintain the legacy. After a solid first season, House of the Dragon delivered a second season that divided opinion for several reasons. Season 3 is in production, and expectations are high with the promise of action, dragons, and fierce battles. Also in the works within the franchise is another prequel show, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on the Dunk & Egg novellas. The show has wrapped...

Stop what you're doing, fantasy fans! A 2025 action fantasy flick based on one of George R.R. Martin's short stories is now available to stream on Netflix, and it takes viewers on a thrilling post-apocalyptic adventure full of magic, monsters, and high-stakes quests that you won’t want to miss.

The film is titled In the Lost Lands, and it was released in theaters in the United States back in March 2025. On July 11, Hulu added the action fantasy movie to its platform. Now, Netflix has finally got its hands on this fantasy epic. However, we want to clarify that this film is not streaming on Netflix worldwide. It’s currently only available in the UK and Ireland, so viewers in other regions may need to wait or use alternative platforms to watch.

In the Lost Lands was written by Constantin Werner and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. Anderson is...

After months of muted reception in theaters, In the Lost Lands, adapted from George R.R. Martin’s short story, has started finding a second life on streaming platforms. The film is directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, stars Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista in the lead roles, and is currently trending on Netflix, Prime Video, iTunes, and Rakuten.

The dark fantasy tale struggled with critics from the outset and has earned only a 23% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 4.7/10 on IMDb. Yet, like many genre films overlooked in cinemas, it’s now experiencing a surprising redemption arc online, where niche audiences and fantasy loyalists are driving it back into conversation.

We know that fans are frustrated about the wait for what will be the final book in George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series; however, one fan took their frustration a bit too far at this year’s Worldcon event, calling out the author in front of his peers and fans with a blunt statement about the progress of the book.

At the annual Seattle convention, Martin joined fellow authors Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb, Rebecca Roanhorse, and Ryan Cahill, for a special panel discussing their works. The panel was a celebration of the authors and their many amazing works, but one fan used the panel as an opportunity to try to humiliate Martin with a pointed question about his mortality and what it would mean for The Winds of Winter.

During the event on August 15, which marked the first time Martin and Sanderson shared the stage at a panel together in over a decade,...