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WALK OF SHAME
large crew and
As we explored extras. The solu‐
Dubrovnik, it tion was to use a
seemed every body double.
corner of the city Headey per‐
had a cameo in formed the walk
“Game of herself, with a
Thrones.” Among nude body dou‐
the most iconic ble, Rebecca Van
scenes filmed in Cleave, walking
Dubrovnik is the alongside her.
"Walk of Shame" from season five, featuring Later, Headey's
actress Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister. The head was digitally superimposed onto the
scene commences at the top of the elegant body double's performance.
Baroque Jesuit Staircase, located on the “Game of Thrones” isn't the only film or TV
south side of Gundulic Square. series to utilize Dubrovnik as a stunning
Filming this memorable scene encountered backdrop. Notable productions include “Star
two significant hurdles. City authorities were Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi” (2017),
initially reluctant to allow the portrayal of a where Dubrovnik's old town was transformed
naked woman in one of their most iconic lo‐ into the coastal casino town of Canto Bight.
cations, citing a policy against "public dis‐ The city also doubled as the Medieval town
plays of sexuality." After some negotiation, of Nottingham in the 2018 movie adaptation
the location was shifted to the more easily of Robin Hood, and Nicolas Cage was filmed
isolated staircase, ensuring privacy during here for “The Unbearable Weight of Massive
filming. Talent” in 2022. The Netflix series “Vikings:
Additionally, the actress herself, Lena Valhalla” also chose Dubrovnik as a location
Headey, expressed reservations about ap‐ in the same year, further elevating the city's
pearing nude for three days in front of a status as a cinematic gem.
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