Red Viper of Dorne Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 The issue with giving the role of Stannis to a big name draw is that if the series continues, he will need to be continually paidStannis is a re-occuring character throughout the series and will be in Dance with DragonsSo HBO would need to be comfortable doing that. Would they have signed Sean Bean if they imagined they would have to pay him for multiple seasons? Visually, Stannis will need to be tall and gaunt with dark hair and a short cropped beard. I hope they take that in consideration when they find the actor for him. They did a wonderful job with Tywin's match, so there's a lot of encouragement there.On a similar note, I have a question. With Sean Bean out of the picture, I'm sure that frees up a lot of space in the budget. Do you think HBO will opt to put most of that extra money into special effects, or to acquire a new "name" actor? Is a high-profile name that important at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybeechris Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 On a similar note, I have a question. With Sean Bean out of the picture, I'm sure that frees up a lot of space in the budget. Do you think HBO will opt to put most of that extra money into special effects, or to acquire a new "name" actor? Is a high-profile name that important at this point?Good points but I think we need to remember that this is television and it depends on ratings. Much as staying true to the book is important, I don't believe Tyrion would have been as popular if Dinklange had been as truly ugly as book Tyrion. Dinklage is handsome. Stannis carries a lot of the story and I have a gut feeling they will cast someone more charismatic than true to the book as a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Of course they will HBO wouldn't sign them without contracting them to every season needed for their characters.Incorrect.The major castmembers - and I take that to mean every character in the opening credits and perhaps Conleth Hill and maybe a few others - are on such a contract and retainer.The rest won't be, as it would cost a fortune to do that for everyone. HBO would be effectively be paying for a series with 40-odd regular characters, which is insanely expensive. With the rest it will be a case of if they are free when needed (and I have no doubt HBO will give them as much warning as humanly possible), and if they're not, tough luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noros Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I don't remember many scenes with Stannis, doubt it will be any famous and expensive actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_China_Food Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I don't remember many scenes with Stannis, doubt it will be any famous and expensive actor.I'm sure Stannis's role will be expanded a la Jaime's role in Season One. Stannis's "face time" in the novel may be minimal, but he's a hugely important character that drives the plot. I'm sure there will be scenes added for him, or scenes that were only talked about in the novel actually being shown.I doubt whoever they get will be on the level of Sean Bean, name recognition-wise or expense-wise, but he'll likely be a well-known and respected actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topher Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I would love to see Mark Strong as Stannis. He might be too big though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Godric Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Natalie Dormer has been cast as Margaery Tyrell!This excites me greatly not because Natalie looks like Margaery but because her acting on The Tudors was fantastic. Can't wait to see her in GoT. http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/23/game-of-thrones-casting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFrenchFish Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I would love to see Mark Strong as Stannis. He might be too big though.That is a good choice, never thought of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFrenchFish Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Natalie Dormer has been cast as Margaery Tyrell!This excites me greatly not because Natalie looks like Margaery but because her acting on The Tudors was fantastic. Can't wait to see her in GoT. http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/23/game-of-thrones-casting/and..wow that is a good catch for GoT indeed. She was great in The Tudors, though seeing her in blonde was a bit startling lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_China_Food Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hurrah! Natalie Dormer! She's awesome! She'll make a ridiculously hot Margaery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abaddon Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 At last some actual casting NEWS. Never seen the actress before but she SCREAMS Margaery to me and by all accounts she definitely has the acting chops.Maybe a hint that we will see a bit more of Renly next year than we did on-page in the book, which would not be surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartseverus Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 WONDERFUL news!! She was smoking hot in the Tudors, crafty, observant, eyes and ears always taking in every nuance of everything and everybody around her, and always plotting and planning every move for her own betterment, her own ambition, her own protection. SO happy with this one!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrum Aeternum Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hot, yes. Also nearly 30 - pretty sizeable gap from book Margaery, though they can probably make it work. Her eventual betrothals to Joff & especially Tommen may come off a bit...odd, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raksha the Demon Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 WONDERFUL news!! She was smoking hot in the Tudors, crafty, observant, eyes and ears always taking in every nuance of everything and everybody around her, and always plotting and planning every move for her own betterment, her own ambition, her own protection. SO happy with this one!! :thumbsup:Dormer is a fine actress, but much too old to play Margaery. Margaery is supposed to be 15 or 16; you could get away with a young-looking 18-25 year-old playing the character, I think, but not a 29-year-old. Jack Gleeson is, and would look, ridiculously young next to her. And, if the series lasts long enough, there is no way that Cersei would allow a woman in her late 20's (which would be already stretching things by then) to be wed to her 10-year-old, out of fear that by the woman would not be able to have children by the time Tommen is old enough to sire them. Why couldn't they have cast Dormer as Melissandre? Now that would be believable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers30 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 LOVE Natalie Dormer but felt she might have been a better Melisandre. Happy she's on none the less! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Nice casting. Little on the old side, but we can deal with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brienne the Beauty Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Dormer is a fine actress, but much too old to play Margaery. Margaery is supposed to be 15 or 16; you could get away with a young-looking 18-25 year-old playing the character, I think, but not a 29-year-old. Jack Gleeson is, and would look, ridiculously young next to her. And, if the series lasts long enough, there is no way that Cersei would allow a woman in her late 20's (which would be already stretching things by then) to be wed to her 10-year-old, out of fear that by the woman would not be able to have children by the time Tommen is old enough to sire them. Dawson's casting...http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DawsonCastingTV often casts actors a little younger than their age. A 30 year old can play a 25 year old no problem. Often on TV they are 30 playing 18! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorianGR Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Dormer is a fine actress, but much too old to play Margaery. Margaery is supposed to be 15 or 16; you could get away with a young-looking 18-25 year-old playing the character, I think, but not a 29-year-old. Margaery is 16 in the books. Sansa is around 15 in TV so Margaery should be 18-19. Make-up should do the trick but I agree she is a little old anyway. Damn good actress though and hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_China_Food Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Am I the only one who thinks Dormer looks a good ten years younger than she actually is? When I first saw her picture from the Tudors I thought "Man, she's too young to play Anne". Of course, once I started watching, I thought "She has a rather grown-up voice for an 18-year-old". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Mongoose Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Am I the only one who thinks Dormer looks a good ten years younger than she actually is? When I first saw her picture from the Tudors I thought "Man, she's too young to play Anne". Of course, once I started watching, I thought "She has a rather grown-up voice for an 18-year-old".Yeah, she does look young, she'll have no problem playing early twenties, which is probably shat they're aiming for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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