Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this exclusive Q&A interview, Michael McElhatton — best known as Roose Bolton in HBO’s Game of Thrones — opens up about his experience filming one of the most shocking moments in TV history: The Red Wedding.

He shares candid stories about working with the cast, the brutal filming schedule, how he built the psychology of Roose Bolton, and what it was like to play one of the show’s most chilling villains.

🎬 Highlights include:
- The making of The Red Wedding — how it was filmed over five days
- What it’s really like behind the scenes on Game of Thrones
- The truth about Roose & Ramsay Bolton’s twisted relationship
- How Michael first auditioned for multiple roles before landing Roose Bolton
- Secrets from the set, costumes, and cast dynamics
- Thoughts on George R.R. Martin and the future of Game of Thrones

📺 Whether you’re a die-hard Game of Thrones fan or love deep-dive actor interviews, this conversation offers rare insight into the making of one of TV’s greatest series.

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