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.
Image caption Martin McGuinness and Peter Robinson with actress Michelle Fairley from Northern Ireland who appears in Game of Thrones. A fourth series of the TV fantasy drama Game of Thrones will be filmed in Northern Ireland, it has been confirmed. The show is produced by the American film company, HBO.