The first trailer for the seventh season of Game of Thrones has been released ahead of its premiere in July
Game Of Thrones fans were left ‘crying with excitement’ after the trailer for the upcoming seventh series of the show was unveiled.
The hugely popular fantasy programme is returning for its penultimate season in July.
The dramatic footage released on Wednesday warned fans that “The great war is here.”
The great war begins 7.16.
Rally the realm. Share the official #GameofThrones Season 7 trailer. #GoTS7 pic.twitter.com/R3K5dm8ecc— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) May 24, 2017
Cersei, played by Lena Headey, is seen saying: “Enemies to the east, enemies to the west, enemies in the south, enemies in the north.
“Whatever stands in our way, we will defeat it. We’re the last Lannisters. The last ones who count.”
But Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) arrives at Dragonstone declaring that she was ‘born to rule the Seven Kingdoms’.
#ICYMI#GoTS7 premieres 7.16 on @HBO. pic.twitter.com/V6czPyMqwa
— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) May 23, 2017
Fans of the drama have said they will struggle to wait until July after seeing the tense teaser.
Many said the footage reduced them to tears.
😱😱😱😱 YAAASSSS!! CRYING WITH EXCITEMENT RIGHT NOW!!! GET HERE FASTER JULY!! #GameOfThrones #GoTS7 https://t.co/QDcceKKxVd
— Ashley Myles (@msashmyles) May 24, 2017
Can't. Handle. It. I'm actually sweating. Seriously. This much anticipation has got to be bad for my health! #GOTs7 #GameofThrones https://t.co/pl0S6qeqLK
— Jennifer (@Draven1683) May 24, 2017
“I’M CRYING SO HARD RIGHT NOW!!!! I CAN’T WAIT,” said another.
The seventh season of the show based on George RR Martin’s books will feature a cameo from Ed Sheeran.
It is set to screen in the UK on Sky Atlantic on July 17.
