Rory McCann previews a snowy, violent season 7 for the Hound
Last we saw Sandor “the Hound” Clegane, he had just finished murdering several of the men responsible for killing his new friend Brother Ray and his followers. “There was a feeling that he was coming...
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CAUTION: THIS POST CONTAINS POTENTIAL SPOILERS One of the most interesting scenes from the Game of Thrones season 7 premiere came when Sandor “the Hound” Clegane, now traveling with the Brotherhood...
View ArticleGame of Thrones theory corner: Is the Hound the true Prince That Was Promised?
He’s big, dirty, mean and fond of pig’s feet, but the Hound may be the savior meant to ultimately defeat the White Walkers: The Prince that was Promised. That’s the tinfoil theory, anyway. To start,...
View ArticleRory McCann reveals an on-set injury he received while filming Game of...
We haven’t seen Sandor “the Hound” Clegane since the premiere episode of Game of Thrones season 7, but we certainly haven’t forgotten him — that’s impossible. Speaking to The Sunday Morning Herald,...
View ArticleWill the Mountain and the Hound ever fight? Hafþór Björnsson weighs in
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson has played the towering and brutish Ser Gregor “the Mountain” Clegane on Game of Thrones since its fourth season. During that time, the Mountain has died and been raised from...
View ArticleRory McCann teases Cleganebowl and reflects on the Hound’s journey
Cleganebowl, the hypothetical battle between Sandor “the Hound” Clegane and his older, bigger, more undead brother Gregor, is a much-hyped event among Game of Thrones fans. The show tossed those fans a...
View ArticleWhy Sandor Clegane is the most sympathetic character on Game of Thrones
It’s difficult to adapt material from text to screen, whether it’s being done for film or TV. By and large, Game of Thrones has been successful at adapting the foundation of the Song of Ice and Fire...
View ArticleEsoterica: A Game of Thrones-themed wedding, an adorable cosplay story, and...
Let’s have a look at some of the more interesting Game of Thrones-related odds and ends from across the internet. When it comes to passion and love for a show, Thrones fans have few equals. Case in...
View ArticleGet hype: Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson teases big things for the Mountain in Game...
Now that filming for the final season of Game of Thrones has wrapped, the cast has begun to drop little teases here and there to wet our appetites. Case in point: Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Gregor “the...
View ArticleGame of Thrones star Kristian Nairn thought Hodor might be the third Clegane...
The Clegane brothers, Sandor (the Hound, played by Rory McCann) and Gregor (the Mountain, played by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson), are two of the biggest guys in Westeros, looming over everyone they...
View ArticleRory McCann reveals the Hound’s “most emotionally demanding scene”
Rory McCann has played the gruff and fearsome Sandor Clegane, aka the Hound, for six seasons on Game of Thrones. And while he might look like he’ll murder you for saying the wrong thing, inside he’s...
View ArticleWhich seven Game of Thrones characters should Jon Snow name to his Kingsguard?
“The Kingsguard is a sworn brotherhood. Our vows are taken for life. Only death relieves us of our sacred trust.” ~Barristan Selmy, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. The Kingsguard brotherhood was...
View ArticleEntertainment Weekly reveals 16 Game of Thrones covers for its March issue
We’re in the great game now, folks. With just about a month and a half away from the Game of Thrones season 8 premiere, Entertainment Weekly has revealed a whopping 16 Game of Thrones-themed covers for...
View ArticleA much-needed Game of Thrones refresher ahead of season 8
Game of Thrones is almost here. Take a moment to let that sink in. When we last left the land of Westeros, there was a ton going down, with the White Walkers and the Night King making their way down...
View ArticleColumbia professor explains why Sansa Stark is the best leader on Game of...
Over the past several seasons of Game of Thrones, Sansa Stark has gained a lot of stans. She grew from being a sniveling, spoiled brat into one of the fiercest, most nuanced characters on the show. As...
View ArticleRory McCann (the Hound) feels “blessed to be given this storyline”
CAUTION: This post contains SPOILERS for the latest episode of Game of Thrones, “The Bells.” Last night on Game of Thrones, the Hound died, tackling his brother over the walls of the Red Keep into a...
View ArticleCurtain Call: Rory McCann
Well, the good news is we finally got Cleganebowl, the showdown between the Hound and the Mountain that we had been waiting for ever since the two tussled during the Tourney of the Hand back in season...
View ArticleRory McCann was just as hyped for CLEGANEBOWL as we were!
Actor Rory McCann played Sandor “the Hound” Clegane on Game of Thrones until the penultimate episode, “The Bells,” where he died in a pit of fire. He sat down with HBO’s Making Game of Thrones blog to...
View ArticleA Song of Dan and Josh: Sansa II (A Clash of Kings)
After a week off, it’s time for another episode of A Song of Dan and Josh, the show where myself — a guy who has read the Song of Ice and Fire books way too many times — and Josh Hill — who has only...
View ArticleRory McCann (The Hound) was homeless before Game of Thrones
It’s hard to believe that any of the Game of Thrones cast was ever so hungry that they literally had to steal food to eat, but according to star Rory McCann, that was his situation before he landed his...
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