Neil Marshall confirmed as director of episode 409

Variety is now confirming Empire Magazine’s initial report of Neil Marshall returning to Game of Thrones. Only they reveal that he will be directing episode 9, not episode 10 of season 4, as originally reported.

HBO and “Game of Thrones” are making it clear that it is not necessarily the finale of the season that will have everyone talking but the next-to-last episode, and it looks like they are preparing to follow through in the upcoming fourth season.

“Centurion” director Neil Marshall, who helmed the “Blackwater” episode 9 in the second season, is returning to helm episode nine for season four.

Winter Is Coming: As the article notes, given Marshall’s background, one might assume that episode 9 will include a major battle. Do you agree with this speculation? Or do you think Marshall might be showing off his dramatic directing chops this upcoming season instead?

• Published on 07/10/2013 at 8:51 AM CDT
• Last updated on 07/10/2013 at 8:51 AM CDT