Brude Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 We already have the Joffrey casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I don't think GRRM would ever describe Jaime or Sandor, two of the most complex characters, as 'monsters of inhuman cruelty'. That would be Gregor, who is not in the pilot and won't need to be cast for a long time. I don't think his post has any hidden meaning at all, unless "Hiya, kids, hiya, hiya, hiya" means that they've cast the four remaining Stark kids. Which wouldn't be that exciting, since they'll likely be unknown actors. A big exciting announcement will be one of Catelyn, Jaime, Cersei or Sandor for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missandei Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I think this could explain what the big news is. It looks like they've cast Catelyn though as the source hasn't come directly from GRRM, I wouldn't take it as cannon just yet. Still exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angalin Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Catelyn's casting can be discussed over in the appropriate thread (thanks, missandei :)).eta: if the Hollywood Reporter has the story, I think it's definite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Who Swears Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Obviously you WERE onto something Silverstar! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstar Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'm just a genius ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurble Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 damn it, i was hoping Brad Pitt as Jaime was the news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Brad Pitt isn't going to commit to a multi-season role on a TV series any time soon. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a Craster Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 you mean besides the fact that he would be a pretty bad Jaime... nothing against Brad Pitt (loved him in various roles). I just don't see him doing a Jaime, without everybody going - it's BRAD PITT! But I guess that is kinda off topic and talked about a zillion times before.Jennifer Ehle is great, however. Perfect, perfect, perfect! Curious what the other news is. I'm betting on Varys and Drogo being announced and indeed the green light for the series.I mean seriously, with this casting line-up you cannot say no to a series. You simply cannot.. you'll make a fool out of yourself. If you knew nothing of aSoIaF, can you imagine hearing any 'fantasy-based' show starring Sean Bean being cancelled because of a bad pilot? Somehow it would be somewhat too humiliating for everybody involved, including Bean. My guess is: as soon as they landed Bean they knew they were making the first season and are using his name now as well to draw in other quality actors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I would not hold my breath, guys. Just because some major roles seem to be cast very well, just because they have a solid director and a solid script, and so on and so forth, still doesn't mean HBO will take it up. They've got a lot of hard decisions to make in regards to what they're developing, and there'll be a host factors deciding with GoT will go forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstar Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I would suspect the biggest reason they might pass on it will come down to cost, in the end. It's going to be really expensive to film if they want to do it justice, and no matter how many fabulous actors they get, that's not going to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser_not_appearing_yet Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'm fairly confident they will do at least the first season. Whether it gets past that however, is doubtful based of the costs/results they encounter with the show.As i say though, with whats happened so far i'm certain they will at least give this a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koudoulis Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 monster=charlize theron=cerseijust kidding :leaving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balerion the Cat Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 GRRM confirmed in another not-a-blog post (http://grrm.livejournal.com/97759.html) that the teasing post was about Jennifer Ehle being casted as Catelyn (but not only about that :rolleyes: ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstar Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 There's a thread about it here :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Wolf Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I guess we got another clue in the last post of Mr. Martin's blog...(I will be good, I will, I will)Sounds like sansa to me...she says that to Cersei after screw every stark in 30 miles radius from herself...I'm right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 "I am a monster of inhuman cruelty" is an anagram of "Refashion a rum mum into Catelyn". Clearly some alcoholic MILF has been cast as Catelyn.Now we need to check whether Jennifer Ehle loves rum. :DEhle wasn't my favourite for Catelyn, but she is a very capable actress, so she should do fine. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switters Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Monster of inhuman cruelty = Sarah Palin = OtherSo they've cast Sarah Palin in the pilot as one of the Others in the first scene. Simple! :thumbsup:Don't forget that Palin supports the slaying of wolves. SPOILER: SPOILERThis opens up the possibilities for Lannisters, Freys, Boltons, or damn near anybody in the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a Craster Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 How about Rowan Atkinson as Varys? He played Blackadder before, indeed a monster of inhuman cruelty. And weren't there some episodes in which our current "House" actor (can't recall his name) always came leaping in saying 'hiya, kids, hiya, hiya, hiya'.Not sure though... but I'm going with Rowan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pita Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Also, GRRM said he liked the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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