Game of Thrones season eight returns to HBO and Sky Atlantic this month and Arya Stark (played by Maisie Williams) is just one of the series regulars back for the final series. However, Williams sparked rumours Arya would be killed in season eight during an interview on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show on NBC in the USA. Here’s what Williams has said about Arya Stark’s Game of Thrones exit.
What did Maisie Williams say about Arya Stark death?
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones fans were left stunned when season eight cast member Williams appeared to drop a major spoiler on a US talk show.
Williams was discussing the final series of Game of Thrones with talk show host Jimmy Fallon when she said Arya “died in episode two”.
The Game of Thrones star later revealed the spoiler was part of a major April Fools joke played on the audience.
The plan began when Fallon asked Williams: “Can you tell me anything? Are you allowed to talk about anything?”
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Williams replied: “I’ve decided to just keep a tight lip on everything.
“HBO has sent out a lot of memos recently about just saying nothing, so there’s really nothing I can say, they’d absolutely kill me.”
Fallon asked again: “There isn’t just a little hint…a crumb?”
The Game of Thrones star responded: “During shooting, the final days were really emotional.
“Like saying goodbye to all the cast, because I found out that Arya died in like the second episode, I was…”
The Arya Stark actress then clutched her mouth in disbelief at the ‘spoiler’ she had just revealed to the world.
Williams then stormed off set in tears before Fallon went and brought her back to reveal the April’s Fool joke.
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Arya’s fate in the final season of Game of Thrones, therefore, may still remain shrouded in mystery but it hasn’t stopped fans predicting what may happen.
In the Game of Thrones season eight trailer, Arya is shown running from a mystery assailant.
This has led to many fans predicting she’s in for a bloody, action-packed series.
In lighter predictions, Arya could be set for a romance with Gendry (Joe Dempsie) if fans’ theories are correct.
Before we find out exactly what’s in store, fans can refresh their memories with what happened to Arya in Game of Thrones season seven.
HOW LONG IS EACH EPISODE OF GAME OF THRONES SEASON 8?
Game of Thrones season eight, episode one was given an air date of Sunday, April 14 by HBO.
HBO has also revealed a way in which the first episode can be watched online BEFORE it’s television premiere.
Fans in the UK will be able to watch the first episode online and on TV at the same time as it’s US broadcast.
Sky Atlantic will simultaneously broadcast the first episode from 2am on Monday, April 15 in the UK.
For GOT fans in the UK who don’t want to stay up until the early hours, the episode will be repeated at 9pm the same day.
Game of Thrones season 8 premiere on Sunday, April on HBO and Monday, April 15 on Sky Atlantic.
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