'Game of Thrones' Studio Tour Opening in 2020

In a move that only a super popular series could pull off, HBO’s Game of Thrones announced last year that it would be opening a 110,000 square foot tourist attraction in Northern Ireland featuring scenes, sets, and props from Westeros. And of course, fans were instantly interested.

While the initial plan was to open the attraction this year, that date has been pushed back and an expansion on the original concept has been added.

Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Ireland has partnered up with the show to convert the studios into an exhibit. The sets were used for filming scenes in Winterfell and Castle Black, but the display will include props, costumes, live-action cosplayers and set pieces representing all of the show’s locations.

While other interactive fan events have already been held by the show, such as the display at SXSW and the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, this will be the most extensive and in-depth experience for diehard fans of the series yet. With the inevitable final season premiering on April 14, this is great news for grieving fans.

When asked about the possibility of bringing a similar attraction to the U.S., Jeff Peters, HBO’s Vice President for licensing and retail, told the New York Times that there were no set plans yet, but, “it’s possible. We get pitched all the time, and we’re open to a lot of different opportunities.”

So, GoT fans in the U.S.--will you be booking flights or waiting it out with the hopes of an eventual exhibit in North America?

[h/t: AV News]