Annara Snow Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 That's not really screaming sexy black haired pirate.Actually, yes, Asha is a sexy black-haired pirate. That description is from Theon, who found her super sexy. Tristifor Botley, Qarl the Maid and Justin Massey also find her super sexy, and she thinks that half of her men see her as a daughter and half of them want to fuck her. Many readers also find her super sexy.Yes, Asha is supposed to be very sexy. What she is not supposed to be is conventionally pretty/beautiful.Sexy =/= beautiful/pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Well it sure doesn't scream Eva Green, as was suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annara Snow Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Well it sure doesn't scream Eva Green, as was suggested. I agree with that. Still, they really aren't getting book!Asha's personality or sex appeal across on screen. I don't know if Gemma Whelan could pull off some of Asha's sexual charisma from the books if she tried, but it seems like they don't even want her to try - they're making Yara very dour, with none of Asha's provocative playfulness, sassiness or sense of humour, in her behavior, dialogue and appearance. Which I don't get as an adaptation choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I agree with that. Still, they really aren't getting book!Asha's personality or sex appeal across on screen. I don't know if Gemma Whelan could pull off some of Asha's sexual charisma from the books if she tried, but it seems like they don't even want her to try - they're making Yara very dour, with none of Asha's provocative playfulness, sassiness or sense of humour, in her behavior, dialogue and appearance. Which I don't get as an adaptation choice. I agree with that. I don't think I've ever seen Gemma Whalen in anything else, so I can't tell if it is her acting or the way they've written her. I hope when she is given more screen time she will improve a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingelheim Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I agree with that. Still, they really aren't getting book!Asha's personality or sex appeal across on screen. I don't know if Gemma Whelan could pull off some of Asha's sexual charisma from the books if she tried, but it seems like they don't even want her to try - they're making Yara very dour, with none of Asha's provocative playfulness, sassiness or sense of humour, in her behavior, dialogue and appearance. Which I don't get as an adaptation choice. I agree with that. I don't think I've ever seen Gemma Whalen in anything else, so I can't tell if it is her acting or the way they've written her. I hope when she is given more screen time she will improve a bit. That's the main problem with her character. Even if they were able to find an actress who fits Asha's description, the script would still be the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conchobar Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Someone taller than 5'6" to play Jon Snow. :) Is Jon supposed to be tall, because I have been told I look like Jon Snow from the books and I am 6'4. Maybe I should get on to the show lads, I'm gonna be a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingelheim Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Is Jon supposed to be tall, because I have been told I look like Jon Snow from the books and I am 6'4. Maybe I should get on to the show lads, I'm gonna be a star. Nope. Jon is supposed to be between quite short to average. Around 5'8-5'9. Kit Harington is 5'7.5, not 5'6. Considering the rest of the Wall cast is short as well, he doesn't look that short on screen. Also, with lifts and camera angles, he can be as tall as the showrunners want. At the end, Tom Cruise is still a weak 5'8. And able to look 6'0 whenever he wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear Is For the Winter Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 The only casting I've ever really had a problem with is Daario. In my opinion, even though he didn't match the description in the book, the first actor was the best. He had that cock rockstar attitude Daario is supposed to have. When he said "I only do what I want to do." I believed that shit. And he was pretty damn sexy so that helped too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckfield Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I would probably recast all of them except for maybe 3-4 people. I don't like most of the casting, especially Cersei, Jon, Asha, Stannis and Renly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annara Snow Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I would probably recast all of them except for maybe 3-4 people. I don't like most of the casting, especially Cersei, Jon, Asha, Stannis and Renly What's wrong with Stephen Dillane as Stannis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sati Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 What's wrong with Stephen Dillane as Stannis? The only thing possibly wrong here is that he is so good looking it's actually distracting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Victarion Greyjoy Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Asha - she is not sexy as I ImagineCercei - she is a beautifull woman IRL , but blonde hair is not the best choice for her.Melisandre- same as Asha.Jorah Mormont - His pretty hansome for the role The rest of the crew are good in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakfastfestival Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Melisandre not sexy enough? There's something I've never heard before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingelheim Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Asha - she is not sexy as I Imagine Cercei - she is a beautifull woman IRL , but blonde hair is not the best choice for her. Melisandre- same as Asha. Jorah Mormont - His pretty hansome for the role The rest of the crew are good in my opinion Only the looks? Come on, there's surely someone whose acting you dislike, don't be shy :devil: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADB Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The only casting I've ever really had a problem with is Daario. In my opinion, even though he didn't match the description in the book, the first actor was the best. He had that cock rockstar attitude Daario is supposed to have. When he said "I only do what I want to do." I believed that shit. And he was pretty damn sexy so that helped too. I agree the first guy more perfectly fit the book character, but I'm actually glad they recast him, because I think it wouldn't have worked well in Dany's story. He was a little TOO obviously a slick, cocky womanizer. That works in the books when you have Dany's internal monologue to help understand her motivations. Without that, on the show, Dany getting in bed with him would I think have made her look gullible or shallow for taking up with him. Hence I believe the more playful, rogueish actor is a better fit for the series, providing a less cocky but more charming attitude that makes Dany's interest more understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingelheim Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 I agree the first guy more perfectly fit the book character, but I'm actually glad they recast him, because I think it wouldn't have worked well in Dany's story. He was a little TOO obviously a slick, cocky womanizer. That works in the books when you have Dany's internal monologue to help understand her motivations. Without that, on the show, Dany getting in bed with him would I think have made her look gullible or shallow for taking up with him. Hence I believe the more playful, rogueish actor is a better fit for the series, providing a less cocky but more charming attitude that makes Dany's interest more understandable. I think Michiel Huisman is ten times better than Ed Skrein, both as an actor and as Daario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard of the Rainking Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Littlefinger, Renly and Dany but especially Littlefinger. I'm currently watching the third season of the Wire and every time Aidan Gillen pops on screen I roll my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakfastfestival Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 He's magnificent in The Wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Daenerys Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Call me PETAAAAAAAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard of the Rainking Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 He's magnificent in The Wire. I guess I need to watch more episodes, but so far I'm not impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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