'Game of Thrones' season 8: Stark people first casualty of war

Details about the very first scene in “Game of Thrones” season 8 have leaked online. The premiere episode will be directed by David Nutter, who was reportedly spotted on set this week. There will be some action right from the start. The people who will face the Army of the Dead are the ones under the protection of the Starks. The following article contains spoilers.

The first scene of next season will begin at the North, Watchers on the Wall reports. A source familiar with the production of the series has revealed that the opening shot is from the winter town, a small settlement close to Winterfell.

The town is inhabited by small folks under the protection of the Starks. The report suggests that they will need some help from Winterfell in order to survive as the Army of the Dead descends upon them.

The report doesn’t give details about the action sequences possibly being filmed at the moment. With the Wall down, the Night King and his White Walkers are sure to attack Winterfell next season. This is the biggest obstacle to conquering the North.

Most of the filming is said to be taking place at the estate in Toome, Moneyglass. This location has stood in for Winterfell in the past as well. What's interesting is that the source revealed that cast member Kit Harington (Jon Snow) did not film any scenes the whole day but was preparing to shoot multiple scenes this week. The filming that took place involved a minor character.

Will “Game of Thrones” season 8 begin with the death of a minor character in the North? The show has used this technique on many occasions, and readers should note that the very first scene of season 1 involved the gruesome deaths of a few men of the Night’s Watch.