Shipyards added to the Game of Thrones location roster; zaidi sightings! 

ElCorreo reports today that a new location has been announced for

season 7 filming in Spain. According to the publication, it has been confirmed by Fresco Films via Europa Press that Las Atarazanas, the Royal Dockyards of Seville, are joining the locations roster.

The location is a medieval shipyard, Gothic in design, built in the 13th century on the order of Ferdinand III of Castile. The warehouses of the dockyard have survived intact over the centuries. They’re located just a few minutes away from the Real Alcázar of Seville, which has served as a shooting location for the past two seasons.

And what purpose will the Royal Dockyards serve? That’s left up to speculation currently. We certainly have characters on

who are working with a lot of ships at the moment- Daenerys and her crew, for example, but the location doesn’t necessarily have to be used as a shipyard. The aged atmosphere of the space could be some other stop on Dany’s journey, or part of Oldtown for example.

In other filming news, the sightings continue in Belfast, Northern Ireland with the beginning of season 7 filming.

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While Jessica Henwick arrived in the city this weekend:

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That is an amazingly cool building! Can’t wait to see it used in the show (since its unlikely I’ll ever get to travel there).

Cool! I planned a private event in this space years ago. It’s spectacular.

This place looks awesome- my first thoughts are the Dragonpit, due to the sheer scale of the space. I was in Seville in July (beautiful city).. Looks like I’ll need to go back once the show wraps and check these new locations out.

Off topic, but I remembered a scene D&D were talking about writing for season 7 that involved a huge parade through the King’s Landing which was originally conceived as a scene in a small room. What could it be and what characters would it involve?

The way they talked about it seemed like the KL was still intact and untouched by fire at that moment.

If that’s the case does it mean the parade takes place before Dany arrives or after and if so does it actually mean that Dany managed to take KL without setting the city on fire with her dragons or without Cersei going full Mad King on the city with wildfire?

Do we have any hints to help us figure out or predict this scene?

The vaulted ceilings are stunning. My first instinct was something in Oldtown at the Citadel.

Seville is a beautiful city (I visited in 2011, a few years before GoT started filming there) and it lends itself well to the pseudo-medieval setting of the show. I can’t wait to see what it is used for – perhaps when Spanish filming gets underway we might get a better idea what it will be used for based on who is in the area.

Maisie is flying from Dublin to Pula, which is in Croatia.

Filming looks really intense, just by all the new locations I think we are going to be in for a treat next summer.

I don’t know. But they said they wouldn’t film in Dubrovnik last year and they did, so…

I don’t think Pula was ever a location for filming though? It must be a personal trip for Maisie.

Last week Keisha Castle Hughes confirmed at Amsterdam Comic Con the Sandsnakes are back in season 7.

Alba Stark: The vaulted ceilings are stunning. My first instinct was something in Oldtown at the Citadel.

They certainly are. The fact that they are still intact, standing since the 13th century without any pillars or girders, attests to how sturdy and stable an architectural form that is. I truly wouldn’t mind seeing it revived by contemporary architects!

On another note, it’s amusing to see that both John and Isaac are wearing North Face jackets. I wonder if they were compliments of the manufacturer. Surely all the tee-shirts and things saying stuff like ‘The North Remembers’ styled like the North Face logo aren’t doing their business any harm.

Off topic, but I remembered a scene D&D were talking about writing for season 7 that involved a huge parade through the King’s Landing which was originally conceived as a scene in a small room. What could it be and what characters would it involve?

A wedding, a funeral or a coronation. I don’t know which one scares me the most 🙂

Maisie heading to Croatia (if it’s for filming) does give me the unfortunate sense that Arya will be heading south instead of north. Argh.

He certainly could but the architecture of the shipyard gives off more of a southern Westeros vibe rather than the dark, damp feel of the Iron Islands.

Yeah, me too. Aside from Iceland, have we even gotten any other possible location news for the north? All of these locations seem to be for Dany’s storyline, so far. I hope the lack of news is because they’ll start filming the Northern storyline later, and not because it’s going to get reduced screentime.

So Isaac and Ellie are the only two from northern storylines to have been spotted. Other than Littlefinger who will probably be filming scenes in the Vale. Wonder what Bran and Meera are doing that doesnt require waiting for the colder darker weather.

Yeah her seeing Jaime was not an accident. Little foreshadowing I bet.

Wedding or funeral? They’ve already been crowned, so I’m going to rule that one out.

Well, Liam is still in Syria. So who knows when they will start with the northern storyline.

Even though, it’s been only a week since filming started. So it doesn’t really have to mean a reduced screentime or anything like that. Besides, even Emilia has yet to reach Belfast, surprisingly.

As for Maisie, I read somewhere that she was in Pula for some Outlook festival this past weekend. No idea if that’s true.

Aside from Iceland, have we even gotten any other possible location news for the north? All of these locations seem to be for Dany’s storyline, so far. I hope the lack of news is because they’ll start filming the Northern storyline later, and not because it’s going to get reduced screentime.

I tend to think that the idea behind extending the filming window into January/February was to have the wintry exterior shots filmed then. I would guess that the southernmost exterior scenes (in terms of southern Westeros, that is!) will be shot first, with the likes of the north – in which winter is going to be harsher – being shot later on in the calendar when the weather best matches the look they are after.

IF they are going to make it through to the other side of the Wall (which I think they will do) there will likely be interior shots that they could do earlier on in the schedule.

“Wonder what Bran and Meera are doing that doesnt require waiting for the colder darker weather.”

Most likely they’ll pass through the Wall and have a scene or two with Edd.

I doubt Euron is only staying in the Iron Islands, so he could definitely make it to Oldtown. I want him and Cersei to hook up. That couple would be such a hot mess.

Well most of the location news we get is from Spain so obviously that’s going to be the south.The north shoots mostly in Northern Ireland and we know of Iceland but that’s going to be in January.Plus there are six months of filming so there is plenty of time and it stands to reason that if they want winter it is going to start later.The screentime is going to be same or even higher because there are less storylines in general.I remember last year when Sophie and Lena weren’t spotted filming much and people thought of a reduced time but it was clearly not the case

I’m pretty sure the mountain is going to kill at least one of the dragons during battle like the story of that guy smashing ones head with a hammer. Surely dude wasnt even close to being a mountain either.

Even though, it’s been only a week since filming started. So it doesn’t really have to mean a reduced screentime or anything like that. Besides, even Emilia has yet to reach Belfast, surprisingly.

You’re right, it doesn’t have to mean much of anything yet.

I do wonder if there was any actual filming done last week. It’s possible all these sightings are just the cast going in for fittings and readings and getting their accommodations in order. Because the lack of Emilia, Kit, Sophie, Liam, and Maisie makes me doubt filming is in actuall full swing yet. That’s why I don’t want to read too much into Aidan Gillen, of the WF cast, being the only one spotted in Belfast.

Most likely they’ll pass through the Wall and have a scene or two with Edd.

I would love a few scenes between those 3. I can already imagine Edd’s bewilderment at Jon Snow’s brother appearing from

Gods, wouldn’t they?! My head tells me a coalition of Cersei and Euron can only mean more suffering for the common people, but dammit, the batshit crazy would be so fun to watch too.

Other than Littlefinger who will probably be filming scenes in the Vale.

Why would he be in the Vale? The Vale’s armies have moved north, and so has Littlefinger’s storyline.

Sean C.: Why would he be in the Vale?The Vale’s armies have moved north, and so has Littlefinger’s storyline.

Because of Robin Arryn? I don’t think we have nearly enough info to say Littlefinger will or will not return to the Vale, but the fact that his Lord is still in the Vale might be reason enough for LF to go to there for a scene or 2. I can’t imagine the Lord of the Vale can be completely disregarded and I don’t think he’d be allowed to leave the safety of the Vale to go North. So I think the possibility exists that LF may return to the Vale at some point in S7.

……Why wouldnt the vale armies go back to the vale.

Because Cersey may attack it. Actually, the Vale is rather vulnerable at the moment.

So… they should… probably ….. go back …. y’know… to defend it and Robin….

Jenny: The screentime is going to be same or even higher because there are less storylines in general.

I can already imagine Edd’s bewilderment at Jon Snow’s brother appearing from beyond the Wall.

This is a bit of an understatement I’d say. Rather, everyone’s bewilderment at the rightful heir to Winterfell who was assumed dead years ago somehow miraculously surviving years of starvation and near freezing to death in the most dangerous place on earth all while being severely disabled, and now has magical powers/is technically a God. Will be very interesting to see indeed.

Does anybody else find it funny that in that picture with Alfie, there’s the words “Emergency life saving equipment” in the background?

My understanding is that Littlefinger only brought the Knights of the Vale to the North, there were no foot soldiers from the Vale in the Battle of the Bastards. Considering the Vale stayed out of the War of the Five Kings, I would imagine the Vale could raise an army of around 20,000 soldiers. So considering Littlefinger wants to be king, I imagine he will want the full strength of the Vale at some point and most likely he would need to go back to the Eryie, to get Robin Arryn’s approval.

Didn’t know Isaac and John were friends. John should probably watch out though, poor isaac all his friends in the cast keep getting killed off

I am not quite certain any of the “major players” got any shooting done yet. Maybe everyone is just showing up in their own sweet time, getting nicely ready. Enjoying gorgeous Belfast before real hardcore work gets underway. 😉

Cersei is completely “unleashed”, so to speak, so she may very well be tempted to attack the Vale. Or anyone else for that matter. ^^

However, the Vale is quasi-impregnable by land. The Bloody Gate is one hell of a protection in this regard. The only way into Eagle Land would be by sea, I would think. : invade Gull Town and spread out… Does Cersei have the navy necessary to go ahead with such an ambitious plan ? Perhaps but it seems somewhat unlikely.

Were she to attempt something against the Vale, she would probably do so to weaken Littlefinger, the traitor who promised her Sansa’s head on a spike yet just declared for House Stark. Having SweetRobin killed could do the trick : Baelish’s control of the Vale is entirely rooted in his influence over its heir. No heir, no influence… I am not sure it would actually work but I can fathom Cersei coming up with something like that.

As far as a full-on, military attack is concerned, my money is still on the Riverlands : it shares a wide, land fronteer with the Crownlands so the royal army can just march in without much hassle; it is on the way to the North; Walder Frey’s death created a power vacuum; and last but not least, a Tully resurgence is entirely in the cards.

If Cersei is still as eager to see her redhaired enemy’s head detached from the rest of her body as Jaime said so, attacking Sansa’s maternal family may be a good strategy to bait her out of the inaccessible North.

PS Gorgeous location ! Architecturally, it would fit the south, broadly speaking (Reach or Dorne). No idea what it could be used for though.

PS 2 The Sand Snakes are back… I shall rejoice as long as they share all their scenes with Lady Olenna ^^

Kit’s in Montreal filming the Death and Life of John F. Donovan. The reason production was delayed was to catch the different light in Belfast and Iceland, which is only really changing now. My guess is northern stuff will start filming later.

This is a bit of an understatement I’d say. Rather, everyone’s bewilderment at the rightful heir to Winterfell who was assumed dead years ago somehow miraculously surviving years of starvation and near freezing to death in the most dangerous place on earth all while being severely disabled, and now has magical powers/is technically a God. Will be very interesting to see indeed.

I wonder if Bran will tell Edd exactly who he is. If Bran reaches the Castle Black side of the Wall only to be told that Jon isn’t there, he may try to hide his identity as he did at Craster’s. That said, Edd was among those at Craster’s, so perhaps he would recognize him? Either way, I wouldn’t be shocked if Bran tried to pretend he was Meera’s brother or something. Yes, Edd would likely be suspicious – given that this boy is apparently unable to walk (as Bran is) – but did Jon and Sam tell anyone that Bran had gone beyond the Wall? Meera and Bran could concoct some story about Bran falling off his horse. It will be interesting to see if Bran trusts Edd – and how much each of them tell the other.

Kit was spotted with Rose at the airport in NYC catching a flight to London. He ended filming the first leg of john donovan. The second part will be filmed next year in London.

Alba Stark: I wouldn’t be shocked if Bran tried to pretend he was Meera’s brother or something.Yes, Edd would likely be suspicious – given that this boy is apparently unable to walk (as Bran is) – but did Jon and Sam tell anyone that Bran had gone beyond the Wall?

Yeah, the possibility that Bran won’t reveal his true identity has crossed my mind. He and Meera are dressed as Wildlings afterall, so they could pretend to be survivors fleeing from the White Walkers. Considering Sam knew Jon’s brother “fell from the window”, I think it’s safe to say Edd would know the story too but I don’t think he was privy to the news of Bran going beyond the Wall.

I really hope the writers don’t go that route though. Because 1) I want to see Edd’s WTF reaction to the reappearance of Bran Stark and 2) it seems like unnecessary plotpoint to delay the Bran/Jon/Sansa reunion in an already shortened season. I just want Bran to get to CB, tell Edd who he is, Edd to tell him his siblings are at WF, send a raven to WF, Jon and Sansa go get their long-lost brother, and I get another tearful Stark reunion. Is that too much to ask for, show??

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