The £24m Game of Thrones studio tour is set to open to the public early next month, and fans think they’ve worked out which actor from the show will be at the opening.
Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and LinenMill Studios announced in December that the highly-anticipated official Game of Thrones Studio Tour will open to the public on February 4, 2022.
Located at one of the original filming locations at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour will take fans into the heart of Westeros.
The 110,000-square-foot interactive experience will allow fans to explore a vast array of original sets, costumes, props and set pieces, with the aim of bringing visitors closer to the Seven Kingdoms than ever before.
Ahead of the launch, the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour Twitter account tweeted a message about the opening on Friday evening, writing: “Game of Thrones Studio Tour, opening in just 2 weeks. Who should hold the door on February 4?” as well as an accompanying photo.
Fans were quick to note that the image is a clear depiction of the scene from Game of Thrones’ Season 6 episode ‘The Door’, where character Hodor attempts to hold the door against a mob of wights, allowing Bran and Meera to escape.
Kristian Nairn – the actor who plays Hodor – confirmed that he will be making an appearance on February 4th, replying to the tweet saying: “Surely Hodor should HOLD THE DOOR on February 4? Will I see you there? #GameOfThronesStudioTour#GameOfThrones#Hodor ”
Tickets are already on sale now for the Game of Thrones studio tour.
Fans can step inside the iconic Great Hall at Winterfell where Jon Snow was proclaimed the “King in the North,” see Daenerys Targaryen’s imposing Dragonstone throne, delve into the incredible props, weaponry and visual effects of Game of Thrones and learn more about the skills and craftmanship that helped bring the show to life on screen.
The development is expected to create nearly 200 jobs when it opens and attract 600,000 visitors a year. An economic impact report carried out during the development phase estimated it would generate £400 million in tourist revenue annually.
