Westeros Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 HBO has informed us that the character of Magister Illyrio Mopatis, scheming benefactor to Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen, has been recast. Roger Allam, a well-known actor of stage and screen, has been cast in the role after Ian McNeice had to withdraw from the part. McNeice had filmed the role for the pilot, butthe recasting of Daenerys and the consequent necessary reshoots led to a scheduling conflict that could not be sorted out.Among notable roles played by Allam are Inspector Javert in the first London staging of Les Misérables, two Laurence Oliver Award-winning theatrical roles in 2000 and 2001, sleazy television presenter Lewis Prothero in the film adaption of Alan Moore’s V for Vendetta, and a leading role in the new film Tamara Drewe. Below is an interview with actor from September 8 during the U.K. premiere of the film:Visit the Site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubs Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 McNeice made a perfect Illyrio :( Oh well, I'm sure Allam will do a wonderful job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alguien Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Man, McNiece looks more the part, but Roger Allam is pretty cool. Loved his role in V for Vendetta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilliamHMuffman Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 That's too bad, but maybe Ian McNiece will be available next year to play Ser Amory Lorch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 McNeice as Lord Manderly strikes me as pretty perfect. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearly Headless Ned Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Saw him play Macbeth at Stratford. Very fine actor but its a shame that Mcniece has had to drop out. He was perfect casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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