Vendetto Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 On a more serious note.... [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005042/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005042/[/url] Jason Isaacs for Stannis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wargonaut Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Rory McCann as Robert Baratheon is a fine suggestion [url="http://www.alexander-the-great.co.uk/rory_mccann.htm"]http://www.alexander-the-great.co.uk/rory_mccann.htm[/url] He played Crateros in Alexander Bill Nighy as Mad King Aerys Targaryen [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0631490/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0631490/[/url] (he would also make a good Lord Bolton) Marton Csokas as Stannis Baratheon [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0190744/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0190744/[/url] (though Jason Issacs could be good here too; maybe Dougray Scott) Two suggestions for Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish: Eddie Izzard (my choice) [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0412850/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0412850/[/url] Great at being a smartass Andy Serkis [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0785227/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0785227/[/url] Gollum from LOTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked_felina Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2822739/"]Jonathan B. Wright[/url] as Rhaegar. Hasn't been in much film-wise but played Hanschen in Spring Awakening (musical that won 8 Tony's (how do you pluralize that?) last year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Dragon Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1816794/"]Richard Wisneski[/url] Richard Wisneski for Garlan Tyrell He's done lots of independent stuff that is not listed on IMDB, so he would probably accept payment in sandwiches. :-p Also, if you look on his [url="http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=14634820&albumID=88644&imageID=194599"]Myspace[/url], he has a fabulous shoulder length hair. Perfect for the "not quite as hot as his brother" Tyrell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564920/"]Rory McCann[/url] for Robert is a very good suggestion. 6'6", experience with sweeping epic battles, and the man can act. Perfect for a flashback sequence, anyways. [url="http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00278/attila-385_278740a.jpg"]Here's[/url] a still from the [i]Attila the Hun[/i] program he starred in for the BBC where he's looking kind of Robert-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaeherys Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 How about Jesse Spencer for the Knight of Flowers? [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0817980/"]Jesse Spencer[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Maid Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 [quote name='Wargonaut' post='1587459' date='Nov 13 2008, 13.05']Bill Nighy as Mad King Aerys Targaryen [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0631490/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0631490/[/url] (he would also make a good Lord Bolton)[/quote] Holy shit, yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'm typecasting terribly here, but [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005023/"]Djimon Honsou[/url] as Jalabhar Xho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Stark Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002907/"]Alexander Skarsgard[/url] as Rhaegar. He's shown the ability to exude an extremely commanding presence, and even if his commitment to True Blood takes him out of the running for a regular character (like Jaime) the spot-appearances for Rhaegar might still be doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasimitsu Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Peter Mensah as Jalabhar Xho- I had always expected his character to be expanded, as he is mentioned a few times, and his background as an exiled prince seems interesting. Mensah has a regal look about him....albiet exiled regality lol [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0579795/bio"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0579795/bio[/url] Brad Dourif as Aerys II- He can pull off a creepy nut job king for sure. [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000374/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000374/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobin Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 [quote name='Nearly Headless Ned' post='1586591' date='Nov 12 2008, 12.59']As Ray Winstone is probably to old and expensive the only logical choice for Robert is this man. Philip Glenister [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322562/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322562/[/url][/quote] I still vote for [url="http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3467155712/nm0935653"]Ray Winstone[/url] - he's perfect: rough, loud and used to being in period movies. I actually saw [url="http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3989870848/nm0068551"]Tobin Bell[/url] as Payne. [quote name='Maltaran' post='1587018' date='Nov 12 2008, 17.34'][url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0800101/"]Cliff Simon[/url] as Littlefinger - Baal was one of the more manipulative Goa'uld.[/quote] [url="http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2362349824/nm0664499"]Adrian Pasdar[/url] plays a good oily polititian - would be great to be smiling at you while he stabbed you in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Folks, a reminder: no discussion. Quoting someone and disagreeing with them by way of suggesting an alternative is, technically, discussion. It's one thing if you want to second a casting suggestion and just say so, but as soon as you explicitly disagree with someone and provide reasons, it's definitely moving into discussion territory. Save that for other threads, not the official casting threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggybel Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I agree with: -Christopher Eccleston as Stanis -Ben Barnes as Renly (or Loras Tyrell) Another Renly suggestion: [url="http://media.photobucket.com/image/julian%20ovenden/vampashley/Julian%20Ovenden/foylea.jpg"]Julian Ovenden[/url] [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1099188/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1099188/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maester Yobjascz Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I always thought that [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0132257/"]Bruce Campbell[/url] was a shoo-in for Randyll Tarly. I mean, c'mon. But on second thought, he's put on some weight and could actually be a great Robert Baratheon too. Also... [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000353/"]William Dafoe[/url] as Mad King Aerys II in flashbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasimitsu Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Great suggestion of Cambell!! Bruce Cambell's smart mouth might make for a sweet Littelfinger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrigan Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Don't want to break Ran's rules, but I'd like to remind folks that Robert and Stannis are actually young men in their thirties. Stannis might look a bit older due to being so harsh and austere, but I saw a few names of people nearly twice their age... make-up can only work so far without looking ridiculous. :) [quote name='admiral_atheist' post='1586598' date='Nov 12 2008, 13.04']Lance Henriksen as Ser Ilyn Payne. [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000448/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000448/[/url] I know that it's pretty much impossible (a mute character who appears only as an extra in the first three books), but he has a scary, rugged face, which would be great for our favourite executioner. :)[/quote] I had exactly him in mind. He's perfect. [quote name='Brandon Stark' post='1587827' date='Nov 13 2008, 14.28'][url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002907/"]Alexander Skarsgard[/url] as Rhaegar. He's shown the ability to exude an extremely commanding presence, and even if his commitment to True Blood takes him out of the running for a regular character (like Jaime) the spot-appearances for Rhaegar might still be doable.[/quote] Agreed. My picks: Joaquin Phoenix as [b]Renly[/b]. [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001618/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001618/[/url] (I thought of Johnny Depp or Christian Bale but they're of course way too big.) Jude Law as [b]Littlefinger[/b]: [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000179/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000179/[/url] (Again Johnny Depp would be perfect... if only he wasn't so expensive) Ian McKellen as [b]Barristan Selmy[/b]: (probably too expensive again :() [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005212/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005212/[/url] Michael Chiklis as [b]Varys[/b] would be funny. [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004821/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004821/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasimitsu Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Tyler Mane- The Hound....I think the physical build descriptions given in the books should be taken into account as well the actors face, when casting. [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0541932/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0541932/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendetto Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1097515/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1097515/[/url] Jimmy Jean-Louis for Jalabhar Xho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WightMeWorry Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0183469/"]Christian Coulson[/url] (best known as Tom Marvolo Riddle from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) for Theon maybe? (He might have made a good Jon Snow back in the day). He's a little small for Renly, but would also work as [url="http://www.mugglenet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=406&pos=5"]Loras[/url] :D in a pinch. And I'm getting four seasons ahead, but [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001082/"]Billy Crudup[/url] for Euron. imdb doesn't have a decent pic of him looking crows-eye-ish... maybe something like [url="http://www.fanzone.100megs11.com/crudup/gallery/displayimage.php?album=7&pos=227"]this[/url] pic (zoomed in) will help you'all see where I'm coming from with this suggestion. Imagine that pic, but with an eyepatch, a few more years worth of wrinkles, and ever so slight hint of grey in the hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkick Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 My picks: Joaquin Phoenix as [b]Renly[/b]. [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001618/"]http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001618/[/url] (I thought of Johnny Depp or Christian Bale but they're of course way too big.) Joaquin Phoenix Retired from acting. [url="http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZsVtamTvqXUPYToH5LagzTJVTlQD946UCCO0"]http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZsVtam...TJVTlQD946UCCO0[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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