Game Of Thrones
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Game of Thronesactor Richard Madden has reflected on the infamous Red Wedding nearly a decade since it first aired . Hailed as one of the most devastating episodes in boob tube history , season 3 , instalment 9 , " The Rains of Castamere , " featured the merciless massacre of Madden ’s quality , Robb Stark , along with his female parent , Catelyn Stark , his pregnant married woman , Talisa Stark , and the integral Stark congregation present at the wedding . The Red Wedding massacrewas orchestrated by Walder Frey as retaliation for Robb breaking the married couple pact between House Stark and House Frey .
Years after the finale , Game of Thronesremains one of the best HBO shows and one ofthe greatest TV shows ever . It was a game - changing phenomenon with scandalous moments and twists , an expansive world , deep and thoughtful characters , and much more . It also introduced a emcee of comparatively unknown actors to monumental audiences and many are still reaping the rewards of their time on the serial . BeforeGame of Thrones , Richard Madden had a handful of modest contribution in British TV shows . The Red Wedding is a decisive moment in the actor ’s career , in retrospect .
Though Game of Thrones cease on a vitriolic bill for some fans , the serial had some well - written and compelling characters who each had their time of year .
Richard Madden Had “Fond Memories” Of Game Of Thrones Despite “A Lot Of Crying”
The Red Wedding Brings Up Different Emotions For Richard Madden
Madden appear onEntertainment Tonightin April 2023 to promote his young Amazon Prime seriesCitadelwith co - lead Priyanka Chopra Jonas . The Red marriage matter arose since 2023 marked its ten - year anniversary , and Madden shine on his meter on the HBO serial publication ,
" I still have warm memories of that whole experience . I mean , not that peculiar conniption , but the whole experience I have fond memories of . It ’s courteous to be back into recurring serial publication drama where you get so much meter to tell a story , and the you get these huge payoff like [ the Red Wedding . ] Three time of year deep we perplex to have this horrible death with characters that you ’re invested in . I think that ’s our aspiration [ with Citadel ] too , to create a immense earth and get to know these people well . "
It was distinctly an emotional scene for Madden to film and , despite its importance to the show , it follows that he would not be specially fond of it considering it ’s the last time he ’s in the serial . In May 2023 , during more press go forCitadel , Madden was again asked about the Red Wedding for its tenth anniversary . He toldVariety ,
" I remember a mass of call because at the ending of it , I was going to be aside from my class that I had lived with for five age — my on - concealment mother and my wife and this crew that had spent a lot of time together , so it was traumatic not only to shoot but traumatic because I was losing my class . "
Richard Madden had been onGame of Thronesfor three seasonsby the time he was stamp out off . That is plenty of time to make long - lasting friendships with his castmates and everyone else involved in the making of the show . Undoubtedly , worse than the actual hurt of the shot was the realisation that he would no longer be working with people he considered family .
On blood-red carpets , wardrobe circuit , and dialog box , the cast ofGame of Throneshas always appeared to get along exceptionally well . The Red Wedding did n’t just signal the remnant of Robb and his plot line , it signaled the ending of Richard Madden ’s clock time with his friends .
Based on George R. R. Martin’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. It follows noble families like the Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead looms in the North. The series received significant critical success and amassed a loyal fan base due to its high production values, sprawling sets, iconic characters, and shocking twists.
The Red Wedding Is One Of The Most Influential TV Episodes
Few TV Moments Have Been As Shocking As This One
Game of Thrones’Red Wedding is still see as one of themost iconic and noted chronological sequence ever air , and its influence is such that audiences are unquiet to look on weddings from any show . One time of year after , infamous villain King Joffrey Baratheon was assassinated at his own wedding in a shocking chronological succession dub the Purple Wedding . TheGame of ThronesspinoffHouse of the Dragonhad its own Red Weddingmoment in a in writing birthing scene .
Game of Thronesis notable for its mercilessness when it came to killing the principal character . The Red Wedding massacre was unprecedented at the clip , and few shows had dare to instantaneously write out multiple major grapheme at the same meter , far from the show ’s end . TV display with similar massacres and major character deaths likely owe some degree of thanks to the pioneer sequence .
Fellow HBO dramaSuccessionalso drew comparisons to the Red Weddingin season 3 . Though it was n’t a genuine carnage , Logan Roy still act remorselessly to get forwards of his child . That show ’s marriage ceremony , time of year 4 , installment 3 , " Connor ’s Wedding,“also produce one of the most shocking twist in TV history and has received cosmopolitan acclaim , much like theGame of Thronesepisode .
What’s Next For Richard Madden — James Bond Rumors Addressed
Will Richard Madden Take Daniel Craig’s Crown?
Richard Madden is set to asterisk inCitadelseason 2 , which has been confirmed but has face many delays . Mason ’s dedication are still in doubt afterCitadelseason 1 , so season 2 should see him deciding what route he want to go . It will also see him make out with the aftermath of indirectly causing the deaths of so many Citadel agent , which should provide Madden with some meaty scenes to work with .
Richard Madden is also set to star alongside Joseph Gordon - Levitt and Shailene Woodley inKiller Heat , an Amazon production about two brothers caught in a violent love trigon . The film does not presently have a release date ( viaTHR ) .
Ever since Daniel Craig announced he would be diverge theBondfranchise , rumors have twirl around just about every British histrion of a sure years as being up for the part . Fans have frequently thrown Richard Madden ’s hat into the halo . However , Madden has been coy about whether those rumors are true . He toldVanity Fairin 2018 ,
" This is what happens with all these shows … Then there ’s the next one . I ’m the next one . Everyone just loves the hearsay mill on that topic . I ’m just the current one . There ’ll be a different one next week . "
It ’s a response that does n’t go promising for those who want to see Madden play the part of 007 . However , in 2023 , Madden appear in an Instagram video alongsideStanley Tucciwhere the pair drank martini , Bond ’s signature cocktail , and smile . Most in all probability , Madden just did this to tease those fan who require him to appear in the spy enfranchisement , but the fact that he ’s uncoerced to play with the idea mean that theGame of Thronesactor could still be interested in playing the role .
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Based on George R. R. Martin ’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series , Game of Thrones is a fantasy play set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos . It keep abreast noble families like the Starks , Lannisters , and Targaryen vying for ascendence of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead looms in the North . The serial publication received significant critical achiever and amassed a loyal sports fan base due to its in high spirits output value , sprawl sets , iconic case , and scandalous twists .
