Pulling Northern Ireland out of the European Union might have a detrimental effect on the final two Game of Thrones seasons, one of many productions affected by the move.
For what it’s worth, HBO wouldn’t offer any comment on the Brexit vote’s potential impact on production, nor would Northern Ireland’s national film agency, Northern Ireland Screen.
The Brexit decision leaves production likely unable to call on that funding, which might seriously impact scenes shot in Northern Ireland (home base for production, Castle Black, interiors like Winterfell or Daenerys’ throne room, most temperate outdoor scenes, etc.)
Most Game of Thrones viewers could explain the politics of Westeros with more familiarity than their own country, but this week’s historic and controversial Brexit vote might just bridge the gap in an alarming way.