In Shakespeare's play, MacBeth's friend Banquo is shown as a noble and loyal man, resisting evil, a contrast to the character of Macbeth. In Holinshed's 'Chronicles' however, Banquo is shown as exactly the opposite: he is an accomplice in MacBeth's murder of Duncan.
The real-life locations for Game Of Thrones: Stunning locations where TVâs smash hit swords and sorcery show is filmed. 1  Locations in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco and Iceland used to film Game of Thrones. 2  Show is known for its gory death scenes and power struggles between families.
Winter has arrived on Game of Thrones, and it's greatly affecting the show's shooting schedule. The HBO program will start production on the seventh season later this summer, and plan to shoot the bulk of the scenes in Northern Ireland, while portions will also be filmed in Spain and Iceland.