[SPOILERS] Gwendoline had to stand in the pit with a real bear (separated by an invisible wire and trainer). Little Bart was so well-behaved that the crew had to cheer and clap to get him to "roar" or look aggressive. He was rewarded with whipped cream and marshmallows between takes.

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Little Bart!!

I love animal actors with my whole heart. It's actually mostly Tywin's fault. There's an interview where Charles Dance talks about the horse he rode in the throne room scene. The way he talks about this horse, with like the honest respect of a fellow professional, makes me so stupid happy.