For years we've heard rumours of George R R Martin's epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, being being made into a television series. Now HBO has ordered a pilot for the project, and it's expected to start filming in the fall. A few months ago we received the first casting news.
Our favourite dwarf, Tyrion Lannister will be played by non other than Peter Dinklage. Known for his work in The Chronicles of Narnia, Nip/Tuck, and Elf (as well as others), Dinklage seems to be the perfect man for the job. He has the intelligence, comedic timing, and genuine acting ability to portray one of the most loved and interesting characters in Martin's saga.
While Dinklage's involvement is exciting, other than the hiring of director Thomas McCarthy (The Wire, Station Agent), fans have had few updates since. There are whispers and casting rumours but nothing concrete as of yet, so any new update is welcomed.
This weekend the westeros.org boards and Winter is Coming, reported new audition sides have been sent out for the character of Cersei and Daenerys. While it's reported Dany's side includes the funeral Pyre of Drogo as seen in the book, Cersei's scene is brand new and confusing to many fans. According to a member of the Westeros boards, Cersei comes to the injured Bran's room and speaks with Catelyn, telling her of her own lost child, a black haired son of Robert.
What will this mean to the story? Will Game of Thrones (as the show has been named) differ greatly from the beloved books? Is Cersei lying? Is she scheming? What consequences does this new scene have for the idea that "the seed is strong?" Of course, we'll have to wait for the pilot to be filmed, picked up, and aired, but without any new casting announcement us fans will spend the time running through scenarios, hoping each change will add to the story and not stray too far from the words of Martin himself.
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