Gemma Whelan talks Yara’s trip to the Dreadfort and the Ironborn on Thronecast

On this week’s Thronecast, Gemma Whelan stopped by the studio to sit the Iron Throne and talk all things Yara Greyjoy and the Ironborn. She talks about Yara’s reaction to what has happened to her brother Theon, and filming the Dreadfort scenes with some legitimately scary dogs. She also discusses the way of the Iron Islands, which conflicts with Yara’s strong sense of family, and much more.

Talking points:

What does Yara think about what’s happened to Theon
Has Yara completely given up on him
Filming the Dreadfort scenes
Getting an axe confiscated from her after one take
Will Yara become a power-player in Westeros
The way of the Iron Islands
Yara’s strong sense of family
How she was cast for Game of Thrones
Enjoying the physical side of her role
Who would win a fight between Yara and Brienne
Fire or Ice

Thronecast also aired their interview with Carice Van Houten that was recorded earlier this year. Carice talks about Melisandre winning over Shireen, and actually needing the sometimes nuisance Ser Davos Seaworth. She also discusses last week’s bathtub scene, her magical powers, and her hopes for Melisandre’s endgame.