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There were a lot of iconic Cersei Lannister moments in Game of Thrones on varying degrees, but nothing beats Lena Headey’s single most epic scene in the finale episode of Season 6. After all the troubles and sacrifices, and with all of her children dead, she finally sat on the Iron Throne.

Lena Headey in Game of Thrones / Credits: HBO

It’s a goosebumps-worthy scene seeing the crown placed on her head as she sat on the coveted throne. Her path towards becoming the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms was rough and a long time coming, and even Headey could not believe her character would end up ruling Westeros.

Lena Headey didn’t expect Cersei Lannister to sit on the Iron Throne

Cersei Lannister had a tumultuous experience following her trial by the Faith of the Seven and the infamous walk of shame in Game of Thrones. Then, with the...

Gerard Butler recalls the difficulties of filming 300 and how many of his co-stars were being taken to the hospital due to injuries.

Butler starred as the King of Sparta in the 2006 Zack Snyder film 300, in which the actor co-starred with Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, and many more.

“I remember every day somebody was getting taken to the hospital,” Butler told People. “You’d be doing a fight, you turn around, there’s a guy down there, a spear went in his eye. Another time, you turn around, there’s a guy over there who just fell, broke his ankle. I mean, it was insane.”

Butler also mentioned that while filming 2012’s Chasing Mavericks, he was “taken down by a huge set of waves” and “almost drowning,” adding, “I thought I was done. They had to take me out, take me to hospital, put me out, give me the defibrillator.

The historic drama series Outlander is currently airing its seventh season, with the finale set to air this week. The show has been one of the best and most consistently rated TV series in the past few years and the latest season has proved that it has passionate people behind it. The series is set to end with season 8 next year.

Outlander’s consistently high ratings have set it apart from other shows of the genre that had the hype but ultimately fizzled out. One of the biggest shows that had a terrible and legacy-ruining ending was HBO’s Game of Thrones, which also had a period fantasy setting and had incredible ratings in the initial seasons.

Outlander sets itself apart from Game of Thrones with consistently high ratings A still from Outlander | Credits: Starz

All shows must end but only a few retain their quality till the very end.

The world of Game of Thrones is as unpredictable as it is brutal, both on and off the screen. While there are several shocking moments that fans witnessed, one of the most harrowing scenes was when Lena Headey’s Cersei Lannister was killed. One of the most satisfying villains to watch in the history of television, it was a fate that Headey had no knowledge of.

Game of Thrones | Credit: HBO

Headey once faced a moment of sheer terror that her character’s time in Westeros might be abruptly cut short. And she explained this fear in a candid conversation with A Song of Fire and Ice author, George R. R. Martin after revealing that she hadn’t read any of the books.

When Lena Headey feared her character would be killed off after she revealed she had not read the books Lena Headey in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO...

Remember when the whole world tuned in to watch Game of Thrones no matter the time and discussed key plot elements and character deaths before they ruined it all with the final season? Those were some good times. Still, showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff created a global phenomenon based on George R.R. Martin’s novel series.

One of the biggest reasons for Game of Thrones to work the way it did was its incredible casting. From Peter Dinklage to Lena Headey, the ensemble cast brought their A-game to the show and made it work so well. Weiss and Benioff mentioned that they had to search for hundreds of actresses before they zeroed in on Maisie Williams for Arya Stark.

Game of Thrones showrunners looked through several young actresses for the role of Arya Stark A still from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Finding younger talents is always a huge task for any TV show.

A highly successful show like Game of Thrones would attract many celebrities who attempt to snag a role or two, but even with its worldwide popularity and Emmy wins, Gillian Anderson never found the series appealing. The actress reportedly declined an offer to star in it, much to the shock of her daughter.

Gillian Anderson in The Crown / Credits: Netflix

Known for her roles in The Crown and The X-Files, Anderson is a multi-awarded actress and writer who began her career in the 1980s. She rose to stardom for portraying FBI Special Agent Dana Scully and made a name for herself by playing strong female roles.

Gillian Anderson reveals why she turned down Game of Thrones

Gillian Anderson earned a good reputation in the acting industry, and because of her love for complex and strong-willed female roles, she was offered to join HBO’s Game of Thrones. It’s only...

Game of Thrones redefined epic storytelling on television and went on to become a cultural phenomenon. What started all of this was an amazing pilot episode that truly set everything into perspective and made the audience invested from the get-go!

Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones | HBO

But that wasn’t always the case as the journey of turning George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire into a series was no easy feat to accomplish. Before its meteoric rise, there were high chances of the series never making it to the screen, so what changed?

David Benioff on the one detail missing in the Game of Thrones pilot episode David Benioff | Jimmy Kimmel Live / YouTube

There was one glaring issue in the pilot episode of Game of Thrones, and it was a critical narrative oversight. David Benioff explained the same in an interview with...

Game of Thrones fandom has never shied away from voicing their opinions to make the series better than it already is. They have scrutinized everything from character arcs to costume choices, and the showrunners were generous enough to incorporate a few, but George R.R. Martin wasn’t one to push detailed changes on the actors.

Jack Gleeson in Game of Thrones | HBO

Even though it’s his source material and it would be understandable if he wanted to tweak a few things in the show to make them book-accurate, Martin knows better. In fact, the author even defended the show and its willingness to not put up with absurd demands.

George R.R. Martin calls out unrealistic demands of Game of Thrones fans George R.R. Martin | Penguin Random House / YouTube

Amid all the mountain of critiques, one complaint that stood out the most was the lack of purple eyes in the Targaryen family.

Everyone hates Cersei Lannister for all the crimes she did, although many felt sorry for her after that controversial walk of shame in Season 5. Indeed, she deserved punishment for all her wrongdoings, but don’t you think forcing her to walk down the streets of King’s Landing without any clothes a bit too much?

Lena Headey in Game of Thrones / Credits: HBO

Even author George R.R. Martin was uncertain about how the audience would take that scene. He already anticipated the controversy that would arise after the release of that episode.

George R.R. Martin knew Cersei Lannister’s controversial scene would evoke mixed reactions

There were far more brutal scenes in Game of Thrones than Cersei Lannister’s walk of shame. Lena Headey worked with a body double to pull off that challenging scene, and she delivered that performance with so much conviction that she earned the sympathy of many viewers.

Lena Headey played the ruthless and calculated Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones, a character who was accustomed to having complex relationships and bitter rivalries. Cersei was a master manipulator and held onto grudges like her life depended on it.

Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones Season 8 | HBO

She was a character that fans loved to hate! Her foes still remain etched in our memories because of the dynamics she shared with them. Recently, she had an interaction with one of such enemies, and fans would be delighted to see how it turned out.

Lena Headey and Hannah Waddingham: old-time rivals reunite! Hannah Waddingham in Game of Thrones | HBO

In an unexpected and hilarious twist, Lena Headey bumped into none other than Hannah Waddingham, the actor who played Septa Unella. She was one of Cersei’s most relentless adversaries on Game of Thrones, and the casual...

Deaths in Game of Thrones are always violent and upsetting, but there’s probably one character’s demise that ended up being celebrated by many, instead of being mourned. The marriage of Joffrey Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell became iconic and unforgettable because it also signaled the end of the king’s reign.

Credits: Jack Gleeson and Lena Headey in Game of Thrones / HBO

The wedding celebration turned out to be a tragedy, with Joffrey seemingly choking on his food until he turned purple and eventually dying due to poisoning. This event, as satisfying as it was for many, was not merely George R.R. Martin’s whim to kill off the much-hated king – it was based on a real-life story.

The inspiration behind King Joffrey Baratheon’s death in Game of Thrones

George R.R. Martin served as the writer for The Lion and the Rose episode of Game of Thrones.

Fans were deeply disappointed with how things turned out at the end of Game of Thrones, and they are not alone – even Sophie Turner had the same sentiment, especially when it came to Arya Stark’s storyline. Portraying the Lady of Winterfell, Sansa Stark, Turner believes the season finale could have been more satisfying.

Credits: Sophie Turner in Game of Thrones / HBO

We know the major deaths that happened in the final season and Cersei Lannister’s was the most underwhelming. For years, fans have speculated how she would meet her end, and what happened in the show was clearly not on anyone’s list.

Sophie Turner was not satisfied with Cersei Lannister’s death

Lena Headey’s Cersei Lannister was a popular fan-favorite character despite her wicked role in Game of Thrones. Everything she and her family did to the Starks deserved a fitting punishment.

Towards the season finale,...

People don't talk much about "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" these days. Maybe that's because it only lasted two seasons, the first of which was truncated to just nine episodes due to the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Or maybe it was just an early sign of what later "Terminator" movies like "Salvation" and "Genisys" seemed to prove -- that in the wake of James Cameron leaving the franchise and the '80s aesthetic that once defined it dropping off, "Terminator" just wasn't that big of a hit anymore.

The shame, of course, is that "The Sarah Connor Chronicles" is actually pretty solid, unlike the aforementioned films. You'd think that after "Game of Thrones" made Lena Headey a global superstar, fans would be interested in going back and revisiting the high-concept sci-fi show she headlined just a few years before being cast as Cersei Lannister. Summer Glau also co-starred in the series,...

First things first – there are a whole lot of vile scenes in Game of Thrones, but perhaps fans would unanimously agree that more than the brutal deaths in the show, the r*pe scenes were equally disgusting and traumatic.

Credits: Lena Headey and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Game of Thrones / HBO

One of the most talked-about assault scenes in the hit HBO fantasy series was the altar scene between Cersei and Jamie Lannister following the death of King Joffrey. The said episode received mixed reactions from fans, with the majority left confused and shocked at the same time.

George R.R. Martin never agreed to the altar r*pe scene in Game of Thrones

Season 4 Episode 3 of Game of Thrones remained one of the most controversial chapters in the show. Entitled Breaker of Chains, it followed the aftermath of King Joffrey’s demise. Lena Headey’s Cersei mourned what was left of...

Even after the lackluster season eight, Game of Thrones continues to captivate viewers with its amazing storylines and characters. While fans loved Emilia Clarke as Daenerys, Kit Harrington with his character Jon Snow, is not far behind in popularity. The character played a huge role in the entire narrative of the show with a background that kept the viewers guessing till the end.

Kit Harington as Jon Snow in a still from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Even author George R. R. Martin perfectly tricked the viewers in order to keep Snow’s real identity a big secret on the series. So, much so that when his real parentage was revealed everyone was left shocked.

How George R.R. Martin perfectly hid Jon Snow’s true parentage in Game of Thrones?

Game of Thrones had several jaw-dropping moments, but Jon Snow’s real identity was the biggest twist that anybody could have hoped for.

There’s a notion that action movies are best enjoyed on the big screens. But in recent times, Ott platforms have also stepped up their game in producing original action movies for their audience. To match and compete with massive action movie franchises like John Wick, Mission: Impossible, and others, streaming platforms like Netflix have also created projects like Extraction.

A snippet from Extraction | Credits: Netflix

Action has a wide range of themes, from thrilling heist flicks to cop thrillers to Western backdrops. Now, Netflix has produced some of the big-budget action movies, but what’s unfortunate is that it has only promoted the worst ones. Although films like Bird Box, The Gray Man, and others generated a lot of views, some underrated action dramas deserve to be credited.

In this article, we have curated a list of underrated action movies streaming on Netflix that you can watch this December...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy

Mark Addy had his second high-profile onscreen death with Dune: Prophecy, which saw his character, Evgeny, meet his end. However, there was something odd and uncharacteristic about how the moment was shot, getting much less reverence behind the scenes when compared to his death as Robert Baratheon on Game of Thrones.

Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones | Credit: HBO

Mark Addy’s death on Game of Thrones was one of the most shocking deaths in the show, especially because the character was introduced as a principal cast along with Sean Bean’s Ned Stark, who also met his end towards the end of the first season. This was considered largely uncharacteristic at the time of the show’s airing. However, Addy’s death in Game of Thrones was shot a little more seriously, in that the scene was shot more traditionally,...

While celebrities often seem larger than life, many are surprisingly petite in stature! From Hollywood icons to pop superstars, these female celebrities prove that big talent comes in small packages — all standing 5’2″ or under!

5’2 is generally considered to be short, but not abnormally so. The average height for a woman in the United States is 5’4, so while 5’2 is below average, it isn’t too far off.

Table of Contents: Petite Hollywood Celebrities Jenna Dewan – 5ft 2 Sarah Michelle Gellar – 5ft 2 Kim Kardashian – 5ft 2 Emilia Clarke – 5ft 2 Camila Cabello – 5ft 2 Lisa Bonet – 5ft 2 Melissa McCarthy – 5ft 2 Salma Hayek – 5ft 1 ½ Elisha Cuthbert – 5ft 1 ½ Reese Witherspoon – 5ft 1 ½ Alyssa Milano – 5ft 1 ½ Christina Aguilera – 5ft 1 ½ Shakira – 5ft 1 ¼ Lady Gaga – 5ft 1 ¼ Sarah Hyland – 5ft 1 Carrie Fisher – 5ft 1 Rachel Bilson – 5ft 1 Lucy Hale – 5ft 1 Kristen Bell – 5ft 1 Nicole Richie – 5ft 1 Anna Kendrick – 5ft 1 Zoë Kravitz – 5ft 1 Eva Longoria – 5ft ½ Christina Ricci – 5ft ½ Elliot Page – 5ft ½ Ariana Grande – 5ft...

Is Jan evil? That’s a question fans often debate, and while there’s no clear answer, one thing is for sure- she’s downright terrifying. Melora Hardin’s portrayal of Jan was so powerful, it even made her The Office co-stars be scared of her in real life. Her performance is nothing short of brilliant and deserves to be studied.

Steve Carell and Melora Hardin in The Office | Credit: NBC

But Jan’s standout moment comes in the iconic Dinner Party episode, where her chaos truly took center stage. Interestingly, one decision by the writers could have pushed things way too far, but thankfully, they pulled back at the last minute!

How The Office Almost Made a Villain Out of Melora Hardin’s Jan!

Scripts usually go through endless drafts, with scenes reworked, lines rewritten, and ideas scrapped until the final product is absolutely polished. But Dinner Party, one...

There are so many beautiful actresses in Game of Thrones, but one that stands out the most is definitely Lena Headey. Her performance as the cunning and ruthless Cersei Lannister was lauded by fans and critics, but more than her talent and acting skill, it was confidence in herself that enabled the English star to pull off such a complex role.

Credits: Lena Headey in Game of Thrones / HBO

There’s a certain pressure in show business to maintain one’s beauty and remain youthful-looking as much as possible. For someone like Headey, who has been in the industry for so long, it’s extremely frustrating to fit into the beauty standard and even attempt to defy aging to secure a gig.

Lena Headey is No Longer Pressured by Beauty Standards Now That She’s Older

Lena Headey spoke with fellow actress Carla Gugino via Interview Magazine and discussed the...

Monica Bellucci is an icon in more ways than one. Turning from a model into an actress is not a small feat. However, she managed to do it and took it a step further, even being taken seriously in the field. She has had a great influence on the portrayal of women on screen, having starred in masterpieces like Malèna and Irréversible, which are at times so realistic that it is uncomfortable.

Monica Bellucci in The Passion of The Christ | Credit: Newmarket Films

It would seem that the actress also frequently practices what she preaches, constantly being a role model to more than just her fans. In fact, Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey once confessed that Bellucci had a huge influence on how she approached her professional life and the people she interacted with.

Lena Headey Was Tormented by a Co-star

Lena Headey once gave an interview with Carla Gugino for Interview Magazine,...

There’s nothing more painful for a fan than to see their favorite television actors get snubbed at the Emmy Awards, and one Game of Thrones alum was certainly robbed of the recognition. For eight seasons, actress Lena Headey proved that she was the power villain of the HBO franchise, and it was such a crime not to give her a win.

Credits: Lena Headey in Game of Thrones / HBO

Meanwhile, every year at the event, we see the cast of Breaking Bad earning their well-deserved awards. It’s such a unique spectacle watching all three lead stars of the show reap the fruits of their labor.

Game of Thrones Fans Won’t Forget How Emmy Awards Repeatedly Snubbed Lena Headey

Game of Thrones ran from 2011 to 2019, and Peter Dinklage, who played Tyrion Lannister, was the only actor to be nominated for all eight seasons. He was also the only...

Game of Thrones is all about politics, and more than any other dramatic storyline featured in the show, the power struggle will always be its central theme. It’s not difficult to see how much the story mirrors real-life events, and the author has confirmed that US politics indeed influenced it to some extent.

Credits: Lena Headey in Game of Thrones / HBO

We know which periods of history Martin based his A Song of Ice and Fire novels, and during the time he was drafting the earlier stories, the US had a different political leader. As times changed, so did the president – and this had a great impact on the writer’s works.

George Rr Martin Incorporated US Politics into Game of Thrones

George Rr Martin has mentioned that his hit novel franchise was based on the politics of the Middle Ages, the Crusades, the Wars of the Roses, and the Hundred Years’ War.

Not everyone liked the idea of a new Game of Thrones movie, and that’s totally fine – after all, a film based on the original HBO show does not make sense. Unless they come up with a new storyline that doesn’t repeat what we’ve already seen on television, this project will remain questionable.

Credits: Lena Headey in Game of Thrones / HBO

If superhero fatigue is real, it’s not too far to have the same exhaustion when it comes to Game of Thrones. An eight-season run is already generous, and the last few installments have been underwhelming, thus giving the franchise a major shot to the gut.

Warner Bros. Just Missed the Chance to Bring Aegon’s Conquest to the Big Screen

With the announcement of a Game of Thrones movie, everyone’s first thought must have been the same: “What is it about? We’ve already watched the show.

Exclusive: UK co-production outfit Big Safari Productions and financier Creativity Capital have appointed former Odin’s Eye Entertainment exec Tianna Roberts as Acquisitions and Co-Productions Manager at Big Safari and Acquisitions Manager at Creativity Capital.

Roberts worked for almost five years at Odin’s Eye, latterly as Head Of Development and Co-Director of Acquisitions. In her new role she will leverage her background in international development, distribution, and acquisitions to boost global co-production and financing opportunities, particularly Big Safari’s growth into Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Based between London and Australia, she will also help identify projects for investment and financing at Creativity Capital.

“I am thrilled to join both Big Safari and Creativity Capital at a time of unprecedented opportunity for international co-productions and financing,” said Tianna. “Working with two companies that champion diversity, creativity, authenticity, and collaboration aligns perfectly with my commitment to supporting diverse and globally resonant storytelling.

Pedro Pascal is one of the most talented actors in Hollywood, who, over the years, has honed his acting skills and won millions of hearts with his outstanding performances. He has taken up meaty roles like Javier Peña in Narcos, and Oberyn Martell in the fourth season of Game of Thrones, garnering appreciation from the audience. Now, he has gained a lot of popularity, especially among female fans.

Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us | Credits: Max

The more Pascal comes into the limelight, the more he becomes the talk of the town. It seems his female fans are unable to resist his charming presence. He even gets called ‘Daddy’ by the internet. So, naturally, the question of whether he has a girlfriend, or a partner, or a wife often surfaces in the media. The actor’s fans have been quite interested in his dating life. However, Pascal being a...

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Dune: Prophecy is an epic sci-fi thriller drama series developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker. Based on the Great Schools of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the HBO series is set in Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune universe and it revolves around the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a powerful group of women who insert themselves in powerful positions to influence political and religious forces in all of the great houses. Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Chloe Lea, Chris Mason, and Mark Strong. So, if you loved the epic sci-fi drama, complex stories, and compelling characters in Dune: Prophecy here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Foundation (Apple TV+) Credit – Apple TV+

Foundation is a sci-fi drama series created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman.

The AMC Networks December 2024 schedule has been announced and includes the annual programming event, “Best Christmas Ever.” The company’s suite of targeted streaming services will deliver a festive lineup of holiday programming.

Subscribers can look forward to the new film Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point; Shudder’s exclusive streaming debut of holiday horror film A Creature Was Stirring; an all-new original Shudder special, Joe Bob’s Christmas Carnage; and Acorn TV’s The Chelsea Detective Christmas Special; plus AMC+ will debut two new Yule logs for The Walking Dead and Anne Rice fans.

The month also features a trio of exclusive new series from Sundance Now, including mystery thriller White Lies starring Natalie Dormer, period drama The Newsreader starring Sam Reid (Interview with the Vampire) and Anna Torv (Fringe), and stranger-than-fiction documentary Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness & The Hare Krishnas, among other new series, films and specials.

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While Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is in no way the success story that Netflix is and even if it doesn’t have the vast library that Netflix has you can’t deny the sheer quality of shows that Max has. With some of the greatest stories ever told in the world of television, Max completely justifies its premium subscription price. So, today we are listing the best shows you can check out on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service.

Succession Credit – HBO

Succession is a satirical dark comedy-drama series created by Jesse Armstrong. The HBO series follows the Roy family who own and operate one of the biggest global media and entertainment conglomerates, Waystar Royco. When the patriarch of the family, Logan Roy suddenly decides to step down, a succession battle between the Roy siblings ensues to get the top job.

Earlier this year, we got confirmation that HBO's planned Game of Thrones sequel series following the continuing adventures of Jon Snow - real name Aegon Targaryen - had been shelved.

Actor Kit Harington, who was set to reprise his role as the honourable "bastard" of Winterfell turned rightful heir to the Iron Throne, revealed that the show will not be moving forward while speaking to Screen Rant.

“Currently, it’s off the table because we all couldn’t find the right story to tell that we were all excited about enough," Harington explained. "So, we decided to lay down tools with it for the time being. There may be a time in the future where we return to it, but at the moment, no. It’s firmly on the shelf.”

Though a creative team was never made public, A Song of Ice and Fire saga writer George R.R. Martin revealed...

Let's be honest: not every "Game of Thrones" episode is a winner. Sure, the show's first four seasons are basically unimpeachable — and I think a strong argument can be made that, in the aftermath of a particularly bleak fifth entry, season 6 is actually really good — but the drop-off in quality when you get into the show's (frequently derided) later seasons is quite apparent, resulting in some really rough episodes. So, which ones are the absolute worst of the worst?

Because I can't nominate "all of season 7 and 8" for this dubious honor, I made some tough decisions and chose the five absolute crappiest "Game of Thrones" episodes, though there were some contenders I couldn't include here. Basically anything involving the Dorne plotline could have qualified, or anything involving the faceless assassin school in Braavos that beats the spirit out of Maisie Williams' Arya Stark. But installments like "No One" or "Mother's...

Pedro Pascal is one of the most beloved Hollywood actors of recent times. Audience love him for his playful, charming, and witty persona that is also backed with immense talent. His short but memorable role in Game of Thrones as Oberyn Martell brought him global recognition, followed by The Last of Us and The Madalorian which further cemented his place in pop culture.

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us S2 trailer | HBO

However, he’s one of those stars whose personal life is of absolute interest to the masses, especially the subject of his sexuality. Fans are constantly trying to decode his sexual orientation, eager to know whether the Chilean-American actor is gay or sexually fluid. So let’s take a closer look at how Pascal has tackled this aspect of fame while still being entertaining and honest.

Why Fans Have Come To Believe That Pedro...

Game of Thrones established itself as one of the most successful fantasy drama TV series with its epic world-building. The show had a high-stakes narrative, political drama, captivating characters, and a dash of supernatural creatures. However, not everything from the TV series was made-up or unrealistic.

George R. R. Martin accepted on several occasions that he drew inspiration from other writers and real-world scenarios for A Song of Ice and Fire. Fans and history buffs soon noticed that the fictional struggle for ascension resembled the events of the Wars of the Roses. Now Sophie Turner and Kit Harington are reuniting for a film project which shares this special connection with Got.

The actual figures and war that inspired the events of Westeros Lena Headey in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

George R. R. Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire became a worldwide sensation when it was adapted into...

Protagonist Pictures has closed a series of deals for H Is For Hawk, starring Claire Foy andBrendan Gleeson,as production gets underway in Wales today (November 7).

The drama from Bafta-winning UK director Philippa Lowthorpe has sold to Lionsgate for the UK-Ireland, as well as Filmcoopi for Switzerland, M2 for Eastern Europe and Front Row for the Middle East.

Based on a memoir by Helen MacDonald, the feature follows a woman who, after losing her beloved father, finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel.

UTA Independent Film Group is co-repping the US.

H Is For Hawk...

When you think Game of Thrones, you think dragons, epic battles, and merciless plot twists—but for one Ted Lasso actress, her experience on set went to a whole new level. Picture this: strapped to a wooden table for grueling hours, all in the name of TV magic.

Kit Harrington and Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Sure, Emilia Clarke had her fair share of intense moments as Daenerys, but that was nothing compared to what this actress endured. Originally set to film a scene so controversial it got axed, the alternative wasn’t exactly a day at the spa either.

Waterboarded for 10 Hours: The Shocking Truth Behind Game of Thrones Star’s Torture Scene Hannah Waddingham from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Hollywood’s got its fair share of crazy stories, but this one’s next level. Game of Thrones star Hannah Waddingham, aka Septa Unella, had...

While Nobody 2 was recently confirmed to be wrapped, Bob Odenkirk continues his action career with the upcoming film, Normal. The movie is written by John Wick and Nobody screenwriter Derek Kolstad, and Ben Wheatley takes up the directing duties with this one. Now, Variety is reporting that Happy Days and Barry star Henry Winkler is set to join the cast along with 300 and Game of Thrones star Lena Headey. It is yet to be announced on what roles that they will be playing.

The film finds Odenkirk playing Ulysses, a lawman “who is thrust into the temporary role of the sheriff for the small sleepy town Normal after the previous one’s untimely death. When the town’s bank is robbed by an out-of-town couple, Ulysses arrives on the scene to find that the town is hiding much more sinister deep-seated secrets under its surface and everyone – from...

Henry Winkler and Lena Headey have joined Bob Odenkirk in the upcoming action movie “Normal,” from the producing team behind the 2021 hit “Nobody.”

In “Normal,” Odenkirk plays Ulysses, who is appointed substitute sheriff in the tiny Minnesota town of Normal, populated by friendly Midwesterners. When the local bank is sacked, Ulysses “unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive than a simple bank robbery,” per the logline.

Winkler, star of “Happy Days” and “Barry,” will play the mayor of Normal, while “Game of Thrones” and “300” favorite Headey is the local bartender, Moira.

“Normal” is directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay written by “John Wick” creator Derek Kolstad, who shares a story credit with Odenkirk. Producers are Marc Provissiero (“Nobody,” “No Hard Feelings”), Odenkirk and Kolstad, who all recently wrapped “Nobody 2.”

Principal photography on “Normal” began Oct. 21 and will continue in Winnipeg, Canada, through December. Rounding out the cast are Ryan Allen,...

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Sometimes, you just don't get things right the first time around. The showrunners of "Game of Thrones," Dan Benioff and D.B. Weiss, know this better than most; the first pilot they shot for HBO's hit series apparently really, really stunk, leading to a reshoot that cost the premium network $10 million.

In James Hibberd's oral history of the series, titled "Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon," the journalist spoke to basically everybody involved with that disastrous first pilot, from Benioff and Weiss themselves to the episode's actors to series author George R.R. Martin. So, what happened here? Apparently, the original "Game of Thrones" pilot shoot was plagued with problems ranging from a rogue horse to weird costumes, the story didn't come across clearly to anybody who watched it, and on top of all of that,...

The new Dcu is shaping up to be something truly epic, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. We're gearing up for a universe that’s going to revolve around Superman, with the new film, Superman, set to debut in July 2025. The movie stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, with Rachel Brosnahan taking on the role of Lois Lane—the leading lady we all know and love. Plus, we'll get our first look at House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, making her big-screen Dcu debut. And let's not forget Nathan Fillion stepping in as Guy Gardner, giving us a Green Lantern with some serious personality. This new lineup already has so much potential, and we’re just getting started.

With all these amazing castings confirmed, it’s hard not to think about who else could fill out the Justice League roster in...

Back in 2022, it was announced that Fighting with My Family co-stars Nick Frost and Lena Headey were going to reunite to work on the serial killer thriller Svalta, which was set to start filming in Finland soon… but then Headey had to drop out of the project due to scheduling issues before it started rolling in 2023 and was replaced by Aisling Bea, whose previous credits include This Way Up, Living with Yourself, and Home Sweet Home Alone. In August, IFC Films and the Shudder streaming service acquired the North American distribution rights to Svalta, which is now going by the title Get Away, and the plan is that IFC Films will be giving the movie a theatrical release on December 6th. Get Away will then make its way over to Shudder sometime in 2025… But if you’ve been wondering how the release of Get Away is going to be handled in the U.

Sarah Connor was dead. Or was she? Well, yes, according to 2003’s Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines – but death can’t compete with TV. It was 2006 when Josh Friedman, who had co-written Steven Spielberg’s War Of The Worlds, was approached by Warner Bros. Television to write what would become The Sarah Connor Chronicles. A series picking up from where James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day left off, it followed Sarah (Lena Headey) and her prodigious son John (Thomas Dekker) as they, along with Cameron (Summer Glau), a protector Terminator, continued to battle Skynet and evade murderous cyborg stalkers. Launching in January 2008, it enjoyed two seasons until it was, in April 2009, abruptly… well, terminated.

Fifteen years on, we speak to Friedman about legacy, cancer, and Shirley Manson disguised as a urinal.

When you were hired to write this show, Terminator 3 had come and gone. Is it fair...

Westeros is filled with lousy fathers: Robert Baratheon, Balon Greyjoy, and the Wilding Craster who sells his sons (born from daughters he rapes) to the White Walkers. Worst of all, though, is Tywin Lannister (played by Charles Dance in the "Game of Thrones" TV adaptation). He treats none of his three children well; Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Cersei (Lena Headey), the visage of a perfect knight and queen but without the hearts of them, are vessels for the glory of House Lannister, no more. Tywin is so incapable of understanding the twins have wills of their own that he would not believe their terrible, incestuous secret when he heard it from Cersei's own mouth.

If Tywin at least prizes his two eldest children, he has only scorn for his youngest, Tyrion (Peter Dinklage). Tyrion had the misfortune of being born a dwarf while his mother Joanna passed in childbirth. His...

If you’ve just watched The Shadow Strays on Netflix and are craving more high-octane, brutal action movies that are like it in some way, this list is for you. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, this relentless action epic is filled with violent standoffs, breakneck fight choreography, and a morally conflicted heroine navigating a dangerous underworld. With its maximalist style, excessive bloodshed, and a narrative centered around mercenaries who kill for the highest bidder, the film offers a dizzying ride that prioritizes visceral thrills over emotional depth.

For fans of The Shadow Strays who are seeking more movies that like the aforementioned blend stylized violence with stories of antiheroes, we’ve compiled a list of five action-packed movies that deliver similarly intense experiences. These films, ranging from assassin revenge tales to brutal gangland showdowns, all share themes of relentless combat, emotional scars, and protagonists battling their own darkness.

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Jerome Flynn acted as one of the most adored characters on HBO’s hit series, Game of Thrones, which spanned nearly a decade before airing its final season. Flynn was a class act before notching a role on the fantasy series which was based on the novels written by the legendary George R. R. Martin.

Jerome Flynn as Bronn in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Before taking a break from Hollywood during the 2000s, Flynn acted in a couple of great projects like To Kill a Priest, A Summer Story, and Edward II, all released during the 80s and 90s. Got was one of his first major projects after his decade-long hiatus.

Jerome Flynn’s Bronn nearly received a getup that would’ve ruined his look on Game of Throne

Jerome Flynn was certainly a perfect fit for a series that was set in medieval times. Needless to say, he did great justice to Bronn,...

What’s going on with Netflix‘s “The Abandons“? On paper, the Western series has the potential to be a big hit for the streamer: an all-star cast featuring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson; a sprawling Western epic in a similar vein to “Yellowstone“; and “Sons Of Anarchy” alum Kurt Sutter helming the project. But as of this week, Deadline reports Sutter is off “The Abandons” with one episode left to film in Calgary, with executive producers Otto Bathurst and Rob Askins overseeing the rest of filming.

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Showrunner and creator Kurt Sutter is no longer involved with his new Netflix series The Abandons.

The actor, writer, director and producer (who famously worked on and starred in Sons of Anarchy) was serving as an executive producer on the show, which is a Western starring the likes of Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson.

News of his departure comes with an alleged three weeks left of production, and sources have hinted at what sparked the decision.

Keep reading to find out more…

According to reporting by Deadline, there were “creative differences over the direction of the big-scale production as it is wrapping filming and heading into post.”

There were reportedly issues with the length of the show’s premiere episode, which has been split into two. Executives at the streamer reportedly felt the first few episodes “looked somewhat disjointed.”

With Kurt out, executive producer and director Otto Bathurst and co-executive...

Netflix and creator Kurt Sutter have parted ways on the streamer’s western The Abandons.

Sutter, who created the drama and was serving as showrunner, left the show over creative differences with Netflix. The Abandons, set in the Oregon Territory in the 1850s, has a few weeks of production on its season remaining and will continue filming in Calgary, Alberta.

Netflix declined comment.

Netflix gave a straight-to-series order to The Abandons in October 2022. The series, which stars Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, centers on a group of outlier families in 1850s Oregon who come together to fight a corrupt, wealthy power that wants to force them off their land. The cast also includes Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, Lamar Johnson, Natalia del Riego, Lucas Till, Aisling Franciosi, Toby Hemingway, Michael Greyeyes, Ryan Hurst, Katelyn Wells, Clayton Cardenas, Elle-Maija Tailfeathers, Brían F. O’Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Patton Oswalt, Michael Ornstein, Jonathan Koensgen, Jack Doolan,...

Shocking news from Netflix today, as controversial showrunner Kurt Sutter has abruptly departed his new series The Abandons.

The show is reportedly in the final weeks of production on its first season.

Perhaps Kurt took the title a bit too literally?

According to a report from Deadline, the departure “is believed to stem from creative differences over the direction of the big-scale production as it is wrapping filming and headed into post.” (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)

Sutter, who’s best known for his work on Sons of Anarchy, is famous for his commitment to his singular artistic vision.

That makes him a bit of an awkward fit at Netflix, where execs have a reputation for micromanaging.

Today’s Deadline report claims that Sutter clashed with his streaming bosses over the running time of The Abandons’ pilot.

Sutter’s cut of the episode allegedly clocked in at one hour and forty minutes.

If you are looking forward to Kurt Sutter's upcoming Netflix original Western drama series The Abandons, the latest update on the series probably isn't what you want to hear. Sutter has officially stepped down as executive producer and showrunner on the series mere weeks before the first season was set to wrap filming. No one saw that coming!

According to a report from Deadline, the reason behind Sutter's sudden departure from The Abandons has to do with "creative differences" regarding the direction of the series. As the outlet explains, Netflix wasn't on board with a cut of the seven-episode series' first episode, which clocked in with a 100-minute runtime.

Following the discovery of the movie-length pilot episode, the plan moving forward was to split the first episode into two episodes. That called for the creation of a newly written cliffhanger and additional scenes to allow both episodes to stand on their own.

Deadline reports that Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter has exited The Abandons just three weeks before production on the first season of the Netflix series was slated to wrap. As always, the reason apparently comes down to those dreaded creative differences.

The report states that Netflix was concerned when the initial cut of the first episode came in at 1 hour and 40 minutes. It proved impossible to trim the episode down to an hour, so they decided it should be split into two. This required some additional scenes to create a cliffhanger for the new premiere, which have reportedly been written but not shot. After viewing the unfinished split episodes and part of the third, Netflix felt they “looked a bit disjointed and not propulsive enough.” A meeting between Netflix execs and Sutter to address the concerns didn’t take place before he departed.

Beyond going over budget and some alleged “friction with top talent,...