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 series was renewed for a seventh season, which is scheduled to premiere on July 16, 2017, and will conclude with its eighth season in 2018. Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, Game of Thrones has several plot lines and a large ensemble cast. The first story arc follows a dynastic conflict among competing claimants for succession to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, with other noble families fighting for independence from the throne.