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Los Angeles:
Game of Thrones showrunners David Beinoff and D B Weiss have revealed that US President Barack Obama wanted advanced copies of upcoming season of the HBO series, reported New York Post.
During the premiere event, they confirmed rumours that POTUS got advanced copies of the new episodes. "For both of us finding out that the President wanted advanced copies of the episodes, was an 'ah-ha' moment. That was a very strange moment," they said. (Also Read - Game of Thrones Countdown: So What's The Deal With Jon Snow?)
When asked if they granted his wish, Mr Weiss replied, "Yes. He's the leader of the free world."
Mr Beinoff added, "When the commander-in-chief says, 'I want to see advance episodes,' what are you going to do?"
HBO decided earlier this year that they would not send press any episodes of the show's upcoming season 6 in advance in an attempt to prevent leak. HBO programming president Michael Lombardo explained it at the time, "It's painful for Dan (Weiss) and David (Benioff) when leaks happen. When you have press copies, inevitably friends ask, 'Can I see your copy?' There are things that happen."
Game of Thrones season 6 will premiere on HBO on April 24.
During the premiere event, they confirmed rumours that POTUS got advanced copies of the new episodes. "For both of us finding out that the President wanted advanced copies of the episodes, was an 'ah-ha' moment. That was a very strange moment," they said. (Also Read - Game of Thrones Countdown: So What's The Deal With Jon Snow?)
When asked if they granted his wish, Mr Weiss replied, "Yes. He's the leader of the free world."
Mr Beinoff added, "When the commander-in-chief says, 'I want to see advance episodes,' what are you going to do?"
HBO decided earlier this year that they would not send press any episodes of the show's upcoming season 6 in advance in an attempt to prevent leak. HBO programming president Michael Lombardo explained it at the time, "It's painful for Dan (Weiss) and David (Benioff) when leaks happen. When you have press copies, inevitably friends ask, 'Can I see your copy?' There are things that happen."
Game of Thrones season 6 will premiere on HBO on April 24.
