Game of Thrones director on Jon Snow: 'He's deader than dead'
‘You didn’t kill Jon Snow did you?’ asked the President of the United States
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Both the actors and directors of Game of Thrones managed to keep their lips pretty much sealed over the future of Westeros during their Comic Con panel.
However, once away from the hordes of fans and with just a few press members director David Nutter began to answer a few questions about Jon Snow and Stannis Baratheon.
About Jon, he told Entertainment Weekly: “Three weeks ago, I was the in the company of the President of the United States.
“He turned to me, put his hand on my shoulder, and said, ‘You didn’t kill Jon Snow did you?’ I said, ‘Jon Snow is deader than dead.’ I thought I was going to be sent to Guantanamo or something, but fortunately I’m here – but he’s dead.”
When questioned whether Stannis was actually killed by Brienne: “From the very beginning, and [through] the script process, that was the intent — he’s dead.”
Many fans have speculated that Stannis was actually spared as the camera does not show he is actually dead.
However, while Nutter clearly states how Jon is “deader than dead” this will no doubt do nothing to squash rumours that he may be returning in one form or another.
One highly likely theory is that Melisandre, who is back at Castle Black, will channel the Lord of Light and revive Jon, and perhaps with such a level of skill that he will still be a fully functional hunky warrior rather than a shell of a man as with previous resurrectees.
Another is that he may Warg into his Direwolf, Ghost as the Starks have been known to be able to transport their minds into that of an animal.
Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days
New subscribers only. £8.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled
Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days
New subscribers only. £8.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled
Elsewhere at Comic Con, the Game of Thrones panel answered a variety of questions on Shireen, Sansa and the books in general. Read our full coverage here.
You can also watch the audition tape that was shown, featuring Natalie Dormer, Gwendoline Christie and Liam Cunningham, here.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments