Fans have a love-hate relationship with the Lannisters, and while there's certainly a lot to dislike about the dysfunctional family, "Game of Thrones" just wouldn't be complete without them.
The demise of totally foul King Joffrey was a cause for celebration, but the death of Tywin Lannister – in the hands of maltreated Tyrion, no less – has caused shock and ripples of mixed emotions among viewers. The death of the patriarch of House Lannister was a kind of a loss, not only because he had such a silent and composed way of taking control, even of the most wayward of Lannisters (fans will remember how he made Joffrey "go to his room" - Season 3 Episode 10 "Mhysa"), but also because Sir Charles Dance has such a commanding and powerful presence onscreen. He can deliver his lines with such authority and poise, even while skinning a stag and disemboweling the carcass (Season 1 Episode 7 "You Win or You Die").
But it seems that the great actor won't be saying goodbye to GoT fans just yet. In a recent interview with MTV, the 67-year old veteran performer gave a hint that he just might be in "Game of Thrones" season 5.
"I'm not completely missing out on the next series. More than that, I'm not going to say," he said, laughing. "So, you haven't seen the last of Tywin Lannister is all I'm going to say."
Meanwhile, photos leaked by Watchers on the Wall reveal that filming in Braavos – rather, Croatia – is ongoing. Arya Stark, played by Maisie Williams, seems to have already found the House of Black and White, as she was captured in the photos pushing a wheelbarrow, presumably containing seafood that she has to peddle as part of her assassins training in the guild of Faceless Men.
Other cast members who were photographed include Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Mace Tyrell and Ian Beattie as Ser Meryn Trant. Emilia Clarke a.k.a. Daenerys Targaryen was also previously photographed.
