Things to Do
Things to Do

‘Game of Thrones’ season 8 premiere set for April 2019

HBO "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke says she thinks her co-stars are filming alternate endings to the series season eight finale. Almost as soon as "Game of Thrones'" seventh season concluded last year, HBO began spreading word of a plan to thwart the spoiler-hungry fanbase. According to Clarke, not only are fake endings being shot, but they aren't cluing the cast into which ones are real or not. Clarke told reporters " We've heard about the "multiple endings" plan before.
By Fiza Pirani
Nov 13, 2018

The highly anticipated eighth and final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" finally has a premiere date − well, month.

The network subtly announced the news in the last few seconds of its new teaser trailer Tuesday, confirming an April 2019 release. Previously, HBO told fans the show would return in “early 2019.”

» RELATED: Photos: See the real life filming locations of 'Game of Thrones'

Actress Maisie Williams, who plays the plucky Arya Stark, also predicted April in a January interview.

Watch the epic new teaser trailer below:

About the Author

Fiza Pirani is an Atlanta-based freelance writer and editor.

Follow Fiza Pirani on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Attendees at Heat Index — June’s exclusive warm-up to July’s Heat Wave — gathered for a first look at the bold creative energy behind Blk Book Studio’s upcoming July 12 experience. Founder Kaylyn Fudge, pictured second from left, leads the charge. (Courtesy of Lawrence Gober)

Credit: Lawerence Gober

Between Beyoncé shows, Atlanta’s creatives take the stage

Heat Wave, happening July 12, is Atlanta’s new arts event blending music, fashion and networking. See how to join and meet the city’s creative leaders.

Visitor’s guide to The Battery for 2025 MLB All-Star Week

Atlanta is hosting 2025 MLB All-Star Week. Here are some tips on things to do, where to eat and drink near Truist Park and the Battery.

Opinion: Beyoncé’s country era is invitation for all of us to explore genre

From 2024: Despite certain opinions, Beyoncé isn't overstepping with her foray into country music. The genre was once multicultural, then record execs changed that.

The Latest

Attendees at Heat Index — June’s exclusive warm-up to July’s Heat Wave — gathered for a first look at the bold creative energy behind Blk Book Studio’s upcoming July 12 experience. Founder Kaylyn Fudge, pictured second from left, leads the charge. (Courtesy of Lawrence Gober)

Credit: Lawerence Gober

Between Beyoncé shows, Atlanta’s creatives take the stage

Saddle up for these Beyoncé-themed pop-up bars, brunches and shows in Atlanta

Coming to Atlanta for MLB All-Star week? There’s fun outside Truist Park too.

Featured

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, seen here in a file photo from Nov. 14, 2024, is conducting a statewide audit of voter registrations targeting registrations at businesses and P.O. boxes for possible cancelation. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

New Georgia election audit targets voters registered at P.O. boxes and businesses

Georgia election officials are trying to find inaccurate voter registrations of people registered at P.O. boxes or business addresses.

Rent an apartment, or just a bedroom, at this new Atlanta skyscraper

Amid rising costs and changing lifestyles, Society Atlanta offers a co-living model designed to shake up traditional apartments.

DISPATCH

In Georgia’s melon mecca, watermelon wizards’ ears are sweetly attuned

In the heart of Georgia's watermelon country, everyone has a trick to tell if a melon is ripe. One way is the sound a melon makes when it is thumped. Or better, patted.