"
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.
During the premiere event in Hollywood, Beinoff and Weiss confirmed rumours that Obama got advanced copies of the new episodes, reported New York Post.
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Asked if they granted his wish, Weiss replied, "Yes. He's the leader of the free world."
Beinoff added, "When the commander-in-chief says, 'I want to see advance episodes,'What are you going to do?"
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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.
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