Chapter 132: Improvised scene
On set, Lucas had just been admonished by the animal wranglers before the horse, Shadow, was led back to Julie.
Sean Bean gave Lucas a consoling pat on the shoulder. "You really shouldn't take such risks... Accidents can happen at any time. The crew is just concerned about your safety and the potential delays it could cause for the shoot."
Lucas nodded, sighing. "I understand, I recognize my mistake. But riding a horse is just too much fun."
Sean, looking intrigued, asked, "Is it?"
Lucas nodded again, a faint smile appearing.
"I suppose it is. I'd have wanted to try as well, but sadly, I'm not as adept at horseback riding as you are," Sean said with a chuckle.
"You're incredible out there, Lucas! Could you teach me too?" piped up a young voice.
Lucas and Sean turned to see it was the eleven-year-old actor, Isaac Hempstead Wright.
"It is quite something," Lucas agreed with a laugh. "But it looks like I won't be doing it again, let alone teaching anyone."
Isaac looked visibly disappointed at Lucas's words.
Isaac let out a sigh, a hint of disappointment in his voice. "I was hoping you could teach me how to ride like that with the pony..."
Lucas, hearing this, offered a reassuring smile. "Don't be too downhearted. At least I'm confident that during the shoot, we'll get a chance to ride together."
A little while later, it was time to start filming. Lucas was summoned to the set by David Benioff, relayed through the crew.
Making his way over, Lucas was greeted by David who quipped, "Ah, here comes the horse rider."
Lucas laughed, "Looks like word of my little stunt has spread fast."
David grinned and clapped Lucas on the back, saying, "Don't worry, I didn't summon you to scold you about that." He took a brief pause before continuing, "Honestly, discovering you're an adept horseman was quite the pleasant surprise."
"Moreover, about your earlier request to portray Robb Stark as closely as possible to the character in the book, the producers and I have discussed it and agreed," David informed him.
Lucas was taken aback with delight, engaging in a deeper conversation with David, before being called onto the set to start filming.
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The scene in the pilot involves Ned Stark's men capturing a deserter.
The stark, cold ambiance of the northern wilderness sets the tone as the tension mounts.
Sean Bean, as Ned Stark, flanked by his sons and loyal men, confronts the deserter, who trembles with fear and cold, desperate to explain the horrors he has witnessed beyond the Wall.
Ned Stark's sons were poised atop their horses, with Lucas portraying Robb Stark, while Kit Harington, positioned close by, assumed the role of Jon Snow.
Near them, Isaac Hempstead Wright, embodying Bran Stark, watched intently as Ned Stark unsheathed his sword.
As Ned Stark solemnly recited the ritual words, he "executed" the deserter, his sword slicing through the neck of a green human-shaped prop instead.
Isaac, portraying Bran, widened his eyes in feigned shock at the scene.
Kit, embodying Jon Snow, dismounted his horse and quietly said to Bran, "You did well."
Following this, the director called cut, and the crew began setting up for the next scene.
The storyline then moved to a hillside where Robb Stark and Jon Snow rode their horses, with Bran trailing on a pony.
Lucas, embodying Robb with the stoic and reflective demeanor characteristic of the character in the book, solemnly remarked, "The deserter died bravely." He paused thoughtfully before adding, "At least he had courage..."
Kit, as Jon, agreed with a nod. "I thought he was quite brave too," he added in a reflective tone.
"You're trying to impersonate me again," Robb remarked, catching Jon off guard. The line Lucas, as Robb, had just delivered wasn't in the script.
Kit paused, waiting a few seconds for the director to yell cut, but the scene continued, indicating Lucas's improvised line had been accepted.
Adapting to Lucas's unexpected move, Kit retorted, "Me, trying to be you? You're full of yourself, Stark."
Robb merely shot Jon a look and countered, "Well, if I'm so full of myself, let's see who reaches the bridge first."
Kit, portraying Jon, momentarily rolled his eyes as though he found the challenge ludicrous. Then, without warning, he spurred his horse into a quick start.
Robb muttered under his breath, "This guy really is a bastard." Skillfully, he accelerated, swiftly closing the gap between him and Jon.
Kit glanced back at Lucas, and realizing Robb was gaining on him, he blurted out, forgetting they were still filming, "You'll never catch me!" He pushed his horse to go faster, but his efforts fell short of Robb's skill.
Meanwhile, Isaac, as Bran, lagging behind on his pony, pushed to catch up. However, his pony couldn't match the speed, especially now that Robb and Jon were racing ahead, increasingly distancing themselves.
After the scene ended, Lucas and Kit brought their horse race to a halt and dismounted. "Man, you're seriously something else. You just threw in your own lines back there and the director didn't even blink," Kit said, impressed.
Lucas just laughed, shaking his head. "Guess that just means the director was into it," he replied with a grin.
As Lucas and Kit walked towards the monitor to review their performance, they were joined by Director Tim. Upon seeing Lucas, Tim remarked, "Your performance was quite good, Lucas. However, making Robb stoic yet with a light attitude after this scene diverges a bit from the book."
Lucas responded with a smile, "While I based my portrayal on the book, I also added my own interpretation of the character."
Tim nodded in understanding as they, along with David and Weiss, who were already reviewing the scene, gathered to go over review their work. After assessing the scene, the team moved on to shoot a dialogue between Ned and Bran, capturing a relaxed yet focused interaction that highlighted the strong bond between the characters.
Next, they shifted to the scene where Bran, Robb, and Jon discover the deceased direwolf and its pups.
Throughout the day, certain scenes demanded multiple retakes to capture the nuances and ensure that every angle was just right.
Finally, as the day's filming wrapped up, there was a sense of accomplishment among everyone involved. The day had been long and demanding, but the dedication and effort were evident in the quality of the work completed.
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