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New behind-the-scenes 'Game of Thrones' video teases a major scene

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Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "Game of Thrones" season six.

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The sixth season of "Game of Thrones" is set to premiere on April 24, which means HBO is ramping up media coverage on sites around the world. The latest series of video interviews was published by Spanish broadcasting company Canal+, and there are some interesting revelations for fans hidden between the lines.

You can watch the video below, which we first spotted on the /r/asoiaf subreddit.

The most notable inclusion is actor Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark) discussing his experience on set at the Castillo de Zafra in Campillo de Dueñas, Spain. The castle is a noticeable landmark, with a singular tower jutting into the sky. Based on set leaks, this structure, located on the edge of Dorne, is referred to as the Tower of Joy.

So why does this matter?

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The Tower of Joy is the centerpiece of a fan theory called "R + L = J" — which most fans take for fact. The theory revolves around Jon Snow's parentage and Ned Stark. People believe Jon's real parents are Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, and he was born in secret at the Tower of Joy. For a full read up on this, head over to our extensive breakdown.

Since the show's beginning, believers of this theory have been dying to know how the truth will be revealed. Well, having Bran Stark on hand gives the answer. Bran's new powers of greensight will give him the ability to see into the past, present, and future. Now that we know Wright (who plays Bran) was apparently filming at the Tower of Joy, we can safely guess that viewers will see the scene play out through a vision he has.

Fan site Watchers on the Wall was reporting Wright's presence on set at this location back in September, but now we know for certain this is no rumor.

Tune into the season six premiere of "Game of Thrones" on April 24. 

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