HBO has debuted a brief behind-the-scenes video from the upcoming second season of their hit adult-oriented fantasy series Game of Thrones and you can watch it here below.

The video focuses on the character of Arya Stark, the youngest daughter of Lord Eddard Stark (Sean Bean) and Catelyn Stark (Michelle Fairley) and quite the bow-wielding tomboy to boot. Actress Maisie Williams, who plays Arya on the show, is interviewed on her thoughts about the character, the training she had to go through, and the process of “dirtying” her up for her scenes.

No tantalizing plot details for the forthcoming season but if you’re a fan of the books by George R.R. Martin you should already have an idea of what to expect.

Season 2 of Game of Thrones premieres in April 2012.

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