Well, I’m really far behind. Between moving, Fanexpo, and general life I haven’t had time (or internet access) to update here. Now I find myself waiting for the cable guy and I thought it a perfect time to run down what has happened in my fandom in the past couple month.
Game of Thrones is taking the internet by storm. The Westeros forum and Winter is Coming have been keeping up all up to date with casting news and rumours. I have to say, there communities are some of the best I’ve been involved with. Aside from the completely horrendous Tamzin Merchant bashing incident, the boards are a great place for actual intelligent discussion. GRRM has been keeping us on our toes with casting games, giving us hints for each new actor cast. Not only does it keep the fans entertained while we wait it seems to generate noticeable buzz. The last two releases from the Hollywood Reporter have commented on the hype and internet buzz this PILOT is getting. It’s amazing to think so much news is coming from something that has a chance not to be picked up. Friends of mine who only know of Thrones through my constant babbling heard of the latest casting news through other channels. The word is spreading fans, and that can only be good news.
Down to Casting Business
Let’s look at the names that are attached to this show
Peter Dinklage as Tyrion
Sean Bean as Ned Stark
Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon
Kit Harrington as Jon Snow
Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen
Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon
Since my last post we have...
Jennifer Ehle as Catelyn Stark-best known for her role as Lizzie Bennett in the BBC Pride and Prejudice
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister-New Amsterdam
Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy-from Equus, brother to pop singer Lily Allen
Tamzin Merchant as Dany Targaryen-The Tudours
Richard Madden as Robb Stark-a mostly unknown from the stage
Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont-noted character actor
unknown child actors, Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner as Arya Stark and Sansa Stark
and most recently
Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister-which solidifies Throne’s hold on the geek demographic
GRRM has given us one more character/actor clue and all signs point to the casting of Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane. It hasn't been made official but many fans are taking this deducation as fact.
There are only a few leads left to cast but quite a few roles I'm waiting to hear about: Bran, Drogo, Benjen Stark, Maester's Luwin and Pycelle, Hodor...
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