Ian McElhinney (born 1948) is a Northern Irish actor. He has a long list of TV and film credits, including roles in Hornblower, Cold Feet, Queer as Folk and The Tudors. In Game of Thrones he is playing the role of Ser Barristan Selmy. He was announced in the role on 12 July 2010. Some of the actors on the TV series prefer to learn about the story through the script, one season at a time. For David Benioff. Writer. While Jaime weighs his options, Cersei answers a request. Tyrion's plans bear fruit. Arya faces a new test. Along the way, in Game of Thrones season 8, a lot of your favourite characters will no doubt die due to their participation in the conflict. And thankfully, there's no one to spoil any of it for anyone, since none of the events in Game of Thrones season 8 are based on the books, with the show having left George R.R. Martin's words behind a few Game of Thrones: The Complete Eighth and Final Season [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] SKU: 6395676. Release Date: 02/11/2020. Rating: TV-MA. (1,565) Game of Thrones: Season 8. Davos returns to Winterfell along with Jon and Daenerys. He later approaches Tyrion and Varys as they witness the arrival of the Karstark people and warns them that Daenerys will have to earn both the Northmen's and the wildlings's loyalty if she seeks to rule them. In order to accomplish this, Davos suggests a However, a more recent teaser confirmed that Season 8 will premiere on Sunday, April 14.It will air at the usual time, 9:00 p.m ET/PT, on HBO, the network confirmed. The sneak peek shows Jon Snow Actor Toby Osmond ( Kaufman’s Game, Black Site, Stairs) chose the latter option, turning up for an audition as “charismatic man” only to find himself appearing in key scenes in Game Of Ned's ward, heir to House Greyjoy. He was brought to Winterfell after his father, Balon Greyjoy, tried to rise against King Robert. Although raised among the Stark children, he is keenly aware he is not one of them. vaYw.