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.
The season was filmed primarily in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Croatia and Spain. Game of Thrones features a large ensemble cast, including Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington.