goomba Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I dont understand why they changed the actor who played him last season, and why do they look nothing alike! This new Dickon look like a Thor stunt double, where as the old Dickon look like he could very well be Sam's brother and Randyll's son. The new Dickon doesn't even look like a Tarly, but more like a Lannister LOL! For such a minor character why did they go through all of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mother of Mini Dragons Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I read that the previous actor had a conflict and couldn't film. The character is so minor that I don't think it matters much. He seems slated to die before this season is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I think that's why they had the short dialogue between him and Jamie. Just to remind people who he was again. iirc they did the same with Daario and The mountain. However, they were bigger characters. I don't think 90% (or more) of the viewers even understood who he was (my girldfriend didn't even remember Randyl Tarly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zumbs Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 The new Dickon is (or was?) a lead character on Black Sails, so maybe they decided to get a new actor for an expanded role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Claw Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 It really is strange casting. They decided to get an obviously older man to play Sam's little brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Zumbs said: The new Dickon is (or was?) a lead character on Black Sails, so maybe they decided to get a new actor for an expanded role? Yes, Tom Hopper played Billy Bones on Black Sails, but that show ended early this year, so I think he is open for new roles. The show has done this before, as already mentioned before. But in this case, it might be more. I expect him to actually do something, play a physical role. Anyone who watched Black Sails knows that he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Net-Viper X Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Corvinus said: Yes, Tom Hopper played Billy Bones on Black Sails, but that show ended early this year, so I think he is open for new roles. The show has done this before, as already mentioned before. But in this case, it might be more. I expect him to actually do something, play a physical role. Anyone who watched Black Sails knows that he can. Dickon was Billy, how did I not notice that? I loved his character on Black Sails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark_in_Winterfell Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 On 7/26/2017 at 11:30 AM, goomba said: This new Dickon look like a Thor stunt double, where as the old Dickon look like he could very well be Sam's brother and Randyll's son. The new Dickon doesn't even look like a Tarly, but more like a Lannister LOL! For such a minor character why did they go through all of this? Maybe since Randal Tarley disowned his eldest son for being too wimpy and fat, the casting director gave Lord Tarley a reason to be happy with his decision. The younger son standing head and shoulders taller, looking like a tough lad.... just guessing. The effect of his appearance certainly suggests a fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Bringing in a somewhat established guy like Tom Hopper clearly must mean an expanded role for Rickon. I'm guessing some sort of semi prominent role in the defense of King's Landing, Randyl Tarly's 2nd in command quite possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkourya Stark Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Or the previous actor just dropped out so they were forced to recast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 23 minutes ago, Parkourya Stark said: Or the previous actor just dropped out so they were forced to recast. I'm sure that was the case, but choosing a guy on the rise like Hopper to replace him you'd think he's in line to get some screen time. Otherwise they just get an unestablished younger fella who would work cheap. No doubt in order to take the part Hopper would want more from the role than just the "lesser than Sheerin" cameo he got Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdoraKitty Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 He was also a knight of the round table in BBCs Merlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakraal Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Can't see Hopper taking on a two line character after his success with BS. He will certainly get some attention during the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakin1013 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Until I saw your question, I did not even realize that this was a different actor. Not only did I not notice, but I am so certain that Dickon 2 is going to die, that I do not even care. He may get a few lines but basically is there to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowKitteh Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 On 7/26/2017 at 10:30 AM, goomba said: I dont understand why they changed the actor who played him last season, and why do they look nothing alike! This new Dickon look like a Thor stunt double, where as the old Dickon look like he could very well be Sam's brother and Randyll's son. The new Dickon doesn't even look like a Tarly, but more like a Lannister LOL! For such a minor character why did they go through all of this? We've had two Daarios. We've had two Myrcellas. We're on our third Mountain. We not only had two Tommen's but the second one also played his own distant cousin who was killed before playing Tommen. Why does this casting change matter to you so much? The first actor wasn't put On Avail or contracted to come back, and got another gig. I guess D&D&B didn't want to cut the character. On 7/28/2017 at 4:53 PM, lakin1013 said: Until I saw your question, I did not even realize that this was a different actor. Not only did I not notice, but I am so certain that Dickon 2 is going to die, that I do not even care. He may get a few lines but basically is there to die. This ⬆︎ is likely how the majority of show watchers feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm.131 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 On 27/07/2017 at 1:30 AM, goomba said: The new Dickon doesn't even look like a Tarly, but more like a Lannister LOL! Ha ha, true. Maybe they'll turn Dickon into Jamie and Cersei's long lost son LOL Seriously, though, I hope we see Tom Hopper do more than just say "Sir Jamie" and "Dickon", during his stint on GoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkel Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 On 7/29/2017 at 2:13 PM, storm.131 said: Ha ha, true. Maybe they'll turn Dickon into Jamie and Cersei's long lost son LOL Seriously, though, I hope we see Tom Hopper do more than just say "Sir Jamie" and "Dickon", during his stint on GoT. He does manage to say both in the "manly man" way Randyll 'arsehole' Tarly's favorite son would be expected to say it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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