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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Extras reveal Game Of Thrones stars' true colors when the cameras stopped rolling
Game of Thrones extras who worked on the hit show have spoken out about what its stars were really like behind the scenes. In a viral thread on Reddit, they said they met 'a decent chunk' of the cast in their time working on the series. They were full of admiration for 'funny' Peter Dinklage and Jack Gleeson, who played Tyrion Lannister and his nephew King Joffrey Baratheon respectively. They also said Charles Dance - who played Tywin Lannister - was 'very tall and polite' when he asked the extra for a light. However, Aidan Gillen, who starred as Lord Petyr Baelish, was not so pleasant, with one extra writing: 'Aidan Gillen had a bit of a w***erish air about him.' Another extra, who wrote on Reddit they had been on the show since its start, said most of the cast basically ignored the extras. But Gethin Anthony, who played Renly Baratheon, was different. The extra said he spoke to the actor every day of the shoot, calling him an 'amazing guy' and adding: 'He's the most down to earth actor on the set. 'The extras are generally told not to bother the "talent" but Anthony treats you as an equal (unlike most of the main cast who look right through you).' The same extra had a different take on his fellow actor Peter, who they had expected to be extroverted. The source said: 'He keeps to himself for most of the day. He's very shy. I expected him to be more flamboyant. Peter Dinklage is nothing like his character. 'He's incredibly quiet and is not as outspoken as you would initially think.' A source said: 'McCann was very friendly. I didn't meet him but from what I was told he was a good guy.' The user also gave an interesting insight into the casting process, saying they applied with friends on a total whim and was accepted alongside one of their pals. They explained: 'They had a casting call near a hotel where I live and you filled out a form which asks some basic questions for the show, such as, "Can you ride a horse?", "Do you have any experience with fencing", then they take your picture.' In their case, they were able to fence, so were taken on set. The extra also said the pay was 'decent', at $135 per day. Another extra, commenting on Quora, claimed to have starred in The Purple Wedding, the episode which saw Joffrey marry Margaery Tyrell (played by Natalie Dormer). They said a mere 15-minute scene in this episode saw at least 100 extras brought on set. Showrunner and co-creator David Benioff was full of praise for the extras when previously speaking to Entertainment Weekly. He said: 'Many of these guys kept long hair and beards purely for the show and they even came up with character names and backstories for themselves, their childhood traumas, what House they owed allegiance to, even though [those details] are not in the show… 'It really adds to the believability of so many shots - whether they're behind Jon Snow at Castle Black or at Winterfell or wherever - that these dudes really take this seriously and have passion for it.' Several celebrities, often from bands the producers like, also starred as extras throughout the show's run. Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody played a soldier in the third series, while Coldplay drummer Will Champion starred as a drummer at The Red Wedding in the same season. Despite the mixed reception of Game Of Thrones' final season, the show's success has led to a spin-off prequel series, House Of Dragons. And Warner Bros. has allegedly begun laying the groundwork for 'at least one film' set in the same world, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
CNN
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘F1 The Movie' races into theaters
A behind the scenes look at the 'drive' to make 'F1 The Movie' feel as real as possible. Sandy Thin contributed to this story by Douglas Hyde.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'It was my first kiss with a female co-star - and the best I'd ever had. But I was straight... wasn't I?': ROSIE DAY reveals how even today for young women, the road to coming out is far from simple
As an actress, I can tell you kissing and sex scenes are never sexy. They're choreographed, last hours (see – not realistic at all!) and are not particularly fun for anyone involved. Usually, when I watch them back, I have to hide behind a pillow because I look so awkward.
Geek Tyrant
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Bozo The Clown Made a Bonkers "Making Of" Video For WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTOR — GeekTyrant
I've got an absolutley wild behind-the-scenes video here for you to watch for the orignal 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and it features Bozo the Clown (Larry Harmon) visiting the set in Bavaria, Germany. The video came with the note: 'Here's a short behind-the-scenes film, 'Making a Movie,' made by Larry Harmon Corporation, showing Bozo the Clown visiting the set of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and speaking with its stars, while explaining how a motion picture like that is made.' After receiving his 'Golden Ticket', Bozo met with author Roald Dahl, visited the music department, the props department, and he also met the actors playing Oompa-Loompas before meeting Gene Wilder in character as Willy Wonka. I've been a fan of this film my whole life. I've seen tons of behind-the-scenes footage, I've watched 'Making of' documentaries, but I never knew until now that freakin' Bozo The Clown visted the set while sooting the film! It's bonkers!
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Film crew transforms Cambridge, Ont. into Belgium
People in Cambridge, Ont. are getting a sneak peak of a new production. CTV's Jeff Pickel has a behind-the-scenes look at filming.
