Fans lose plot trying to uncover GoT’s secrets

The answer to “Did Jon Snow die?” was so carefully guarded that co-showrunner DB Benioff reportedly even refused to tell his wife, actress Amanda Peet.

During the next year, obsessive fans kept close watch on Harington. They also kept track of his hair length (Snow has long hair), trying to figure out if he was filming a new season (which would indicate Snow was still alive). Paparazzi flocked to the sets. Learning from experience, the

crew reportedly filmed decoy scenes when filming season 7.

“We did fake some scenes,” Harington said to Jimmy Kimmel during a recent appearance on his show. “We put together people in situations where we knew the paparazzi was around so they’d take photos, and that would get on the internet to fake scenes.”

The questions haven’t slowed down for Harington. Recently Kimmel sneakily asked when he would begin filming season 8, hoping to catch the actor off-guard. But after seven years, Harington is a pro.

“Ahh, well, you see, that was sly,” he responded. “Nice try.”

Arguably, no show works harder to avoid spoilers. The producers guard its plot points with the same fervour the characters chase that coveted iron throne.

When discussing certain characters and scenes, the show’s staff often uses code names. The crew even watches for drones that could be photographing their sets.

Security is important, especially since each episode costs an average of $6 million.

“It’s like protecting your house,” said co-showrunner David Benioff. “You make it as hard as possible USUAL SCHEMES: Lena Headey and Ni Cersei and Jaime Lannister in