During Game of Thrones' first seven seasons, the series has managed to sneak in some well-known guest stars along the way. "Winterfell (episode)" On top of McElhenney's superfan status, Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Benioff and Weiss accepted and Shakman was hired to direct two Season 7 episodes, including the battle-heavy intalllment “The Spoils of War.” The director proved to be a great addition to the “Thrones” creative team, but Weiss and Benioff decided to mess with McElhenney by telling him otherwise. “We thought it would be funny if we told Rob that it was not working out with Matt and that he was a total disaster,” Weiss said. But in the Season Eight premiere on Sunday, a couple famous fans got the ultimate Game of Thrones treatment: Killed in a very brutal way.


Robert McElhenney (born April 14, 1977) is an actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.

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