A new Game of Thrones poster teases the first look at the eighth and the final season of HBO’s fantasy television series. The series will not premiere until 2019 due to the delayed production schedule.
Collider revealed the image that is said to be the first promo poster for Game of Thrones Season 8. The poster has been designed to showcase at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas in May. According to the website, it is an important event for those seeking a license to entertainment-related properties. Besides exhibitors showcasing their brands, it is the place where entertainment companies exhibit promotional art and materials that haven’t been seen anywhere else.
The promo poster reveals nothing new. It reiterates the already known information and fact. The poster confirms Game of Thrones final season 2019 premiere.
Game of Thrones is currently filming and it is expected to wrap in the mid-2018. The entire season will play out in wintertime which is why the production schedule and premiere date has been delayed.
The big announcement by the network revealed that the final installment will consist of six episodes primarily focusing on the final battle for the Iron Throne. Also, the official press release revealed the switch in the crew for Game of Thrones Season 8.
David Benioff, D.B Weiss along with David Nutter and Miguel Sapochnik will be helming the final episodes of the series. Meanwhile, the Bryan Cogman and Dave Hill will join David Benioff and D.B. Weiss in the writers’ room.
Season 7 finale “The Dragon and the Wolf” ended with a shocking reveal about Jon Snow’s parents. The final shot saw the Army of the Dead march towards the south. Game of Thrones Season 8 is expected to see the highly anticipated war happening. When it concludes, it will reveal the true winner of the war and the much coveted Iron Throne.
Game of Thrones starring Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Lena Headey (Cersei), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Maisie Willaims (Arya Stark) premieres Season 8 in 2019 on HBO. Keep visiting Pursue News for more updates and information.
Source: Collider
