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How 'Game of Thrones' prepared Jacob Anderson for his role on 'Doctor Who'
Game of Thrones actor Jacob Anderson says appearing on Doctor Who is a bucket list item
How Game of Thrones prepared Jacob Anderson for playing a fighter pilot on Doctor Who
GoT and Broadchurch actor portrays recurring character Vinder on time travel show.
By Clark CollisOctober 26, 2021 at 11:37 AM EDT
Jacob Anderson is making his Doctor Who debut as the recurring character Vinder on the upcoming season of the Jodie Whittaker-starring time travel show, which premieres on BBC America on Sunday.
Anderson previously worked with Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall on season 1 of the crime drama Broadchurch, which also featured Whittaker. But the actor of course has previous experience in the fantasy, and monster-y, realm thanks to his portrayal of Grey Worm on Game of Thrones. So did appearing on the HBO show help prepare him for his role on Doctor Who?
"It probably did prepare me a lot just in terms of the things that become normal," he says. "People will always be like, well, Game of Thrones is tens of millions of dollars, whatever, per episode. But there were days on Game of Thrones when one of the assistant directors was dressed up like in a green suit trotting around pretending to be a horse. [Laughs] It's really hard to take it seriously. That thing with the green suit, I think he had to stop doing it, because me and Nathalie Emmanuel and Amelia (Clarke) were [cracking up]. So I think I was prepared in that way."
Presumably the experience also taught Anderson how to remain tight-lipped about plot details.
"Yeah, but I think I've told you things in this interview that I wasn't supposed to tell you," says Anderson. "So I'm maybe a little bit out of practice!"
Read that (still essentially spoiler-free) interview below.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did you get the role on Doctor Who?
JACOB ANDERSON: Well, the answer would be a long and storied career in acting! No, I got a call from my agent saying, "Chris Chibnall wants to talk to you." That sounds a little bit scary. Chris Chibnall wants a word!
It's like, maybe he finally noticed the stuff you stole from the set of Broadchurch.
Exactly! I couldn't do the second and third series, maybe he wants to finally tell me off about it. [Laughs] No, it was like, "Chris Chibnall wants to talk to you about a part in Doctor Who that he's written and he'd really like you to do it." I was just like, "Yes! [Laughs] It would be nice to speak to Chris again, I've been wanting to for a while, but the answer is yes." It's a thing that I've always wanted to be a part of. And I kind of auditioned for Doctor Who in the past. But, yeah, luckily I think Chris had me in his head when he wrote the character and asked me to do it and that was it. I was bounding around the room, I was so excited, it's such a bucket list item for me and it's become more than that, actually working on the show has made it so much more than a bucket list item. Now it's just one of the most fulfilling work experiences I've had. But, yeah, that's how it happened and it was a very exciting phone call to get. I've been waiting for that phone call for 15 years. Really, 25 years.
Even I still dream of playing the Doctor and I'm not even an amateur actor.
You'd make a great Doctor!
Well, thank you very much. What do you remember about the first day you were on set?
I was just like a child. The first thing I did was some stills in my costume and hair and makeup. I did the stills by a green screen that's literally next to the door of the TARDIS. I saw the blue doors and it was like I was being called to the doors. I just went straight in. I was like, "I'm sorry, I just have to do this quickly," and just walked.
I visited the TARDIS set during Peter Capaldi's tenure as the Doctor and the great thing is it's 360 degrees. You can imagine that you really are traveling through space and time.
Yeah. Yeah. It's really immersive. Like you say, it's completely 360. So it's a trip walking in there, if you were a fan of the series when you were younger, because it feels like you're walking into a memory or a dream or something. I just touched everything. [Laughs] Flipped all the switches, pushed all the buttons, looked under the console. Went up the stairs, looked at what was going on around there. It was very exciting.
Jacobn Andreson on BBC's "Doctor Who."
| CREDIT: JAMES PARDON/BBC STUDIOS/BBC AMERICA
What can you tell us about your character?
Vinder is a fighter pilot, and a very skilled fighter pilot and decorated, and he has found himself in the middle of, I think I can say, like a controversy and he finds himself stranded somewhere. Basically, he finds himself in the middle of this huge event, this huge galactic-scale event and that's where his story begins
What was it like working with Jodie Whittaker?
Well, luckily for me, I'd worked with Jodie a few times so I felt very comfortable going in. I was like, okay, I've got an ally in there. But I kept hearing from people that it's just the best place to work, honestly you're going to have the time of your life. Jodie is so the steward of the culture of that crew and cast. It's such a family and she is so good at keeping everybody together. It's all hands on deck, just people putting so much love into it. [What] I love so much is all of these things that are made out of other things. It's something that I've always loved about Doctor Who. There's a thriftiness and there's a handmade quality to it that when you walk on set, it's so immersive. My mode of travel, I was just like, oh, that's a Sega Megadrive! Oh, that's an Atari keyboard! But it's not immediate. You're, like, how have they turned this so beautifully into what is is now? And that spirit goes through the whole show, it goes through all of the departments, the actors are all not only are we having fun, but there's room to explore and try things and everybody cares about making the show as good as possible. I think that all trickles down from her and Chris, obviously. So, yeah, it was so good to see her again but to see her in that role. I don't even mean the role of the Doctor, I mean the role of the person that's keeping everybody together and especially given the last couple of years we've had and given the measures that had to be put in place obviously and rightly so. She's amazing. I love Jolie. Jodie! I don't even know her name! Joey Wintaker? Yeah, I love Jodie.
Is it true that you are doing the new Interview With a Vampire show (it was recently announced that Anderson is playing Louis in the AMC show)?
I am, yeah.
Tell us a little bit about that.
[Laughs] It's an adaptation of the Anne Rice novel of the same name and it's very good, it's very very good. The scripts are incredible and I'm very excited.
And are you also making a film with Prevenge writer-director-star Alice Lowe?
Yes, hopefully. Alice Lowe is such a genius and, that film, I've never in my life read anything like it. It's completely singular and unique and weird and wonderful in all the best possible way. It's called Timestalker and I'm so excited to be a part of that. I am so angry about how underrated she is. I've been a fan of Alice Lowe's since I was a teenager, since I first discovered Garth Merenghi. She's amazing. She shot a feature film in 11 days while seven or eight months pregnant. On top of that, she's just a brilliant writer and director and a brilliant actor and a brilliant comedy actor. She can do anything. I'm a big fan of hers and she's just as cool to chat to.
Above, watch the trailer for the new season of Doctor Who, which premieres Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BBC America.
Gemma Whelan says lack of direction while filming Game of Thrones sex scenes led to 'a frenzied mess'
The actress says that the actors had to discuss sex scenes beforehand to create order.
By Andrea TowersNovember 02, 2021 at 12:48 PM EDT
Game of Thrones was known for having some of television's most intimate scenes during its eight-year run. But according to Gemma Whelan, who played Yara Greyjoy on the hit HBO series, those intimate scenes — many of which were complex and intense — came with little direction.
While promoting her new ITV police drama The Tower, Whelan opened up to The Guardian about shooting the sex scenes in Game of Thrones without the aid of an intimacy director to help choreograph or set the scene.
"They used to just say, 'When we shout action, go for it!', and it could be a sort of frenzied mess," Whalen admitted to The Guardian, adding that the lack of direction and consent led the actors to bond and look out for themselves.
"There was a scene in a brothel with a woman and she was so exposed that we talked together about where the camera would be and what she was happy with," she continued. "A director might say, 'Bit of boob biting, then slap her bum and go!,' but I'd always talk it through with the other actor."
Gemma Whelan and Alfie Allen in 'Game of Thrones.'
Whalen reiterated that consent and bond were carried through in her work with Alfie Allen, who played Whalen's on-screen brother Theon. In an episode during the show's second season, the two characters engage in a sexually-charged moment while riding a horse together — a scene that became one of the most talked-about in the series thanks to its incestuous nature.
"Alfie was very much, 'Is this okay? How are we going to make this work?'" Whalen said, recounting how they prepared for the scene. "With intimacy directors, it's choreography – you move there, I move there, and permission and consent is given before you start. It is a step in the right direction."
A representative for HBO didn't immediately respond to EW's request for comment.
Previously, Whalen discussed her infamous horse-riding scene on The Graham Norton Show, revealing that it was her audition scene for Thrones and telling Norton, "I had to do it on a chair, looking straight ahead, very very dramatically with this one casting director in the room and this very ashamed cameraman." Though Whalen revealed that Yara was the handsly one in the scene when it was originally written.
The actress says that the actors had to discuss sex scenes beforehand to create order.
By Andrea TowersNovember 02, 2021 at 12:48 PM EDT
Game of Thrones was known for having some of television's most intimate scenes during its eight-year run. But according to Gemma Whelan, who played Yara Greyjoy on the hit HBO series, those intimate scenes — many of which were complex and intense — came with little direction.
While promoting her new ITV police drama The Tower, Whelan opened up to The Guardian about shooting the sex scenes in Game of Thrones without the aid of an intimacy director to help choreograph or set the scene.
"They used to just say, 'When we shout action, go for it!', and it could be a sort of frenzied mess," Whalen admitted to The Guardian, adding that the lack of direction and consent led the actors to bond and look out for themselves.
"There was a scene in a brothel with a woman and she was so exposed that we talked together about where the camera would be and what she was happy with," she continued. "A director might say, 'Bit of boob biting, then slap her bum and go!,' but I'd always talk it through with the other actor."
Gemma Whelan and Alfie Allen in 'Game of Thrones.'
Whalen reiterated that consent and bond were carried through in her work with Alfie Allen, who played Whalen's on-screen brother Theon. In an episode during the show's second season, the two characters engage in a sexually-charged moment while riding a horse together — a scene that became one of the most talked-about in the series thanks to its incestuous nature.
"Alfie was very much, 'Is this okay? How are we going to make this work?'" Whalen said, recounting how they prepared for the scene. "With intimacy directors, it's choreography – you move there, I move there, and permission and consent is given before you start. It is a step in the right direction."
A representative for HBO didn't immediately respond to EW's request for comment.
Previously, Whalen discussed her infamous horse-riding scene on The Graham Norton Show, revealing that it was her audition scene for Thrones and telling Norton, "I had to do it on a chair, looking straight ahead, very very dramatically with this one casting director in the room and this very ashamed cameraman." Though Whalen revealed that Yara was the handsly one in the scene when it was originally written.
the two that were fucking at the end, is that the brother and sister, that arrived with the king?-yes
I will not be surprised if those two had something to do with that guy who died
who are the two blondes that the flash back and forth from? the brother and sister, and the sister is to be the queen of the long haired dude.- good question
I thought the first episode was good,havent reads the book but I did download the audiobooks yesterday gonna listen to the first book tonite
It's amazing,how ten years passed by so quick....
I haven't watched that scene in a while but she looked like she was down for a little cersei and jamie type action there especially when his hands were down her pants -
She tried to clean it up after they got to the castle
HBO spent $30 million on axed 'Game of Thrones' spinoff (nypost.com)
HBO spent an eye-popping amount of money on axed ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff
By
Lauren Sarner
December 1, 2021 3:40pm
The "Game of Thrones" prequel was written by Jane Goldman and starred Naomi Watts
It was canceled in a storm of fire and blood — and, apparently, a lot of money.
HBO’s axed “Game of Thrones” spinoff series, which was set to star Naomi Watts, spent a hefty $30 million making one episode, according to former WarnerMedia chairman Bob Greenblatt.
“They had spent over $30 million on a ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel pilot that was in production when I got there,” Greenblatt tells James Andrew Miller in the journalist’s new oral history of HBO, “Tinderbox.”
“And when I saw a cut of [the pilot] a few months after I arrived, I said to [HBO head of content Casey Bloys], ‘This just doesn’t work and I don’t think it delivers on the promise of the original series.’ And he didn’t disagree, which actually was a relief.”
The proposed series was from Jane Goldman, who wrote the “Kingsman” film series, and was to take place thousands of years before the events of “GOT.” Following Stark and Lannister ancestors, the show would be focused on the lore of the world such as the true origins of the White Walkers, the mysteries to the East, and the world’s descent from the Golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour.
However, “House of the Dragon” is still happening.HBO
Rumored to be called “The Long Night,” the show was given the green light in June 2018. The series was scrapped in October 2019 after producing only the costly pilot.
https://nypost.com/2021/10/05/new-house-of-the-dragon-video-reveals-key-cast-members/
“We unfortunately decided to pull the plug on it,” Greenblatt says in the book. “There was enormous pressure to get it right and I don’t think that would have worked.”
You would think they’d have made sure the show worked before spending $30 million on it.
So far, the “Game of Thrones” spinoffs that are currently in the works are a Targaryen-centric prequel series called “House of the Dragon” starring Matt Smith and coming in 2022, and a spinoff based on George R.R. Martin’s prequel novella series “Tales of Dunk and Egg.”
There’s also a “Game of Thrones” Broadway play in the works about the Great Tourney at Harrenhal, set 16 years before the events of the original show, expected in 2023.
HBO spent an eye-popping amount of money on axed ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff
By
Lauren Sarner
December 1, 2021 3:40pm
The "Game of Thrones" prequel was written by Jane Goldman and starred Naomi Watts
It was canceled in a storm of fire and blood — and, apparently, a lot of money.
HBO’s axed “Game of Thrones” spinoff series, which was set to star Naomi Watts, spent a hefty $30 million making one episode, according to former WarnerMedia chairman Bob Greenblatt.
“They had spent over $30 million on a ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel pilot that was in production when I got there,” Greenblatt tells James Andrew Miller in the journalist’s new oral history of HBO, “Tinderbox.”
“And when I saw a cut of [the pilot] a few months after I arrived, I said to [HBO head of content Casey Bloys], ‘This just doesn’t work and I don’t think it delivers on the promise of the original series.’ And he didn’t disagree, which actually was a relief.”
The proposed series was from Jane Goldman, who wrote the “Kingsman” film series, and was to take place thousands of years before the events of “GOT.” Following Stark and Lannister ancestors, the show would be focused on the lore of the world such as the true origins of the White Walkers, the mysteries to the East, and the world’s descent from the Golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour.
However, “House of the Dragon” is still happening.HBO
Rumored to be called “The Long Night,” the show was given the green light in June 2018. The series was scrapped in October 2019 after producing only the costly pilot.
https://nypost.com/2021/10/05/new-house-of-the-dragon-video-reveals-key-cast-members/
“We unfortunately decided to pull the plug on it,” Greenblatt says in the book. “There was enormous pressure to get it right and I don’t think that would have worked.”
You would think they’d have made sure the show worked before spending $30 million on it.
So far, the “Game of Thrones” spinoffs that are currently in the works are a Targaryen-centric prequel series called “House of the Dragon” starring Matt Smith and coming in 2022, and a spinoff based on George R.R. Martin’s prequel novella series “Tales of Dunk and Egg.”
There’s also a “Game of Thrones” Broadway play in the works about the Great Tourney at Harrenhal, set 16 years before the events of the original show, expected in 2023.
I've always wondered, why a Game of Thrones, video game was never made for home consoles. I believe there is a game for the PC. But that's it.
Finishing up Season 8 as we speak... Dany just killed Varys... She was destined to be like her pops... This shit good as fuck... Wanted to watch it with a clear perception, watching it as an active show I felt robbed by the way it ended... My opinion has changed...
raw yara
Cold!
There was
Game of Thrones (2012 video game) - Wikipedia
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dAMN. my bad. Im watching reviews of this, and their saying its bad. Im going to track this down. And try to play it.
Aight so I just finished the series... Man this show so damn dope... I think when it aired originally I was disappointed because I felt, as well as did a lot of people, it ended with a dud... But on the rewatch, that joint ended just right... All the questions were answered, and the scenarios that were set up from the early seasons all unfolded... I still wanted more of it, but that's just me being hooked to the storyline... In my top 5 show all-time
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Stark girls
Catelyn Stark was wack, didn't like her character... I put her character in the group with Joffrey and Petyr BaelishStark girls
Game Of Thrones: Each Main Character’s Worst Decision
The many characters that appear in the HBO series Game of Thrones are often very smart, but they are also capable of making bad decisions.
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Easily,it's Robb. I disagree with Catelyn allowing Robb to do whatever he wanted. It was her that told him not to trust the Freys and not renege on the deal. He really thought the Freys was gonna let that shit slide...
Agreed, I think had she not betrayed him twice before, he might've trusted her guidance on that oneGame Of Thrones: Each Main Character’s Worst Decision
The many characters that appear in the HBO series Game of Thrones are often very smart, but they are also capable of making bad decisions.
Easily,it's Robb. I disagree with Catelyn allowing Robb to do whatever he wanted. It was her that told him not to trust the Freys and not renege on the deal. He really thought the Freys was gonna let that shit slide...
Game Of Thrones: Each Main Character’s Worst Decision
The many characters that appear in the HBO series Game of Thrones are often very smart, but they are also capable of making bad decisions.
Easily,it's Robb. I disagree with Catelyn allowing Robb to do whatever he wanted. It was her that told him not to trust the Freys and not renege on the deal. He really thought the Freys was gonna let that shit slide...
Why would he? Killing a guest after they broke bread and salt in your house is one of the worst things you could do in the North. The question is did the Frey's really think they could have got away with it, even with the help of the Lannisters?