SecretNegative Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I doubt it's pretty hard to find a guy that actually looks like Daario, what with purple mustaches and a triple-beard and whatnot, so I'll reserve my judgement about how he looks after seeing him in costume and make-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamcatcher Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 akajea is right, he's described as being paler than Jorah in the books. So it's not whitewashing, per se... But the casting directors did ask for "any ethnicity but caucasian", so I'm a bit disappointed.If he was so good that he made the directors change their mind, that can only be a GOOD thing. I think he'll be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickStormborn Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 If he was so good that he made the directors change their mind, that can only be a GOOD thing. I think he'll be amazing.My problem is that he shouldn't have even been auditioning for the role in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carne Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 My problem is that he shouldn't have even been auditioning for the role in the first place.Maybe he just sent a tape but didn't audition in person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Baratheon Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Daario being in season 3, means Dany will move from Astapor to Yuntai and at the very least start her way to Mereen before season 3 finale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Draper Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm A-OK with this casting. He seems like he could play twat effortlessly. Give him a tan, some blue hair, and a gold tooth and he'll be great. I am also a fan of the Grey Worm casting. Idk I guess I just have complete faith in GOT casting. They've done a good job so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Wun Wun Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I took one look at his smug face and wanted to punch it.He's perfect :thumbsup:EDIT:Ed Skrein is perfect. I want to punch him in the face already, and I've only seen a picture. I think that means he'll do fine as Daario.LOL, we think alike. He's just got one of those faces I guess, doesn't he? I'd say poor guy, but it's probably what got him cast in the first place :drunk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Dermett Corbray Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I took one look at his smug face and wanted to punch it.He's perfect :thumbsup:Exactly. Not how I imagined but I think he'll become the "bad boy" of the series who steals a few hearts, both in the story and amongst female viewers. Just like Daario.Put him in costume with two obscene dagger hilts/pommels and I think he'll be solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Pudding Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I pictured Daario a bit like this http://images5.fanpop.com/image/polls/994000/994746_1333806152558_full.jpgBut Ed Skrein will make a good Daario, we just need to see him with long hair and beard (dyed blue, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepaliman_7 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 The smugness is good but he seems too white for the role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Nico Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I think it's too early to tell if this casting is bad or not. It all comes down to the makeup and the wigs. He definately has that angry and sly look in his facial expressions (especially his eyes) that I picture Daario with, so I think it can work out really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeldude Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 All these casting announcements are so exciting! I like that they chose young, unknown actors, it's worked well so far. Good luck to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dysun Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 He looks smug enough for the role. I always imagine Daario with alot of blue hair though, not bald (shaven) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimeisnotazombie Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 My problem is that he shouldn't have even been auditioning for the role in the first place.They may have asked for black people, but it could just be they already had a load of white people that already tryed out, and wanted to give everyone a shot.I wanted Idris Alba so i am going to be dissapointed no matter what.i understand they probably didnt want to change a white guy to a black guy, due to racist outrage, being that i am part black i would of had no problem with it, and biased cus i was rooting for it lol.the guy playing him seems very hateable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airen123 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I'm happy with the casting! Daario is supposed to be hot.He looks hot in this pic:http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2012/jun/10/why-watching-ed-skrein-actor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Dorothea Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Yeah, he's totally it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleayrastark Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Daario easily could have been a non caucasion character in the show. They've changed those things before and may have been looking at actors of different races for him. But casting is about more than looks. They also have to take into account how that actor fits into that character personality wise and chemistry with the other actors. Maybe he and Emilia Clarke had enough chemistry together in screen tests that the producers changed their minds about his race in the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Cygne Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Perfect casting, just like he was described in the books.I hope they hold back with the blue dye but someone mentioned on the other thread they played down Jaqen's hair so they will probably do the same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretaryofEvil Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I don't quite understand why people are so upset that they cast a white guy as Daario. In the books he's described as a blue eyed, fair skinned man. Not that I think it really matters, Daario could easily be played by someone who wasn't white.The only possible problem with that is that in book 5 some characters of Westerosi origin disguise themselves as Tyroshi. I agree with the people who think Daario needs to look like someone you want to punch in the face. His sole accomplishment, besides enticing Dany, is betraying and murdering his partners then breaking his oath to his employers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickStormborn Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I don't quite understand why people are so upset that they cast a white guy as Daario. In the books he's described as a blue eyed, fair skinned man. Not that I think it really matters, Daario could easily be played by someone who wasn't white.The only possible problem with that is that in book 5 some characters of Westerosi origin disguise themselves as Tyroshi.I agree with the people who think Daario needs to look like someone you want to punch in the face. His sole accomplishment, besides enticing Dany, is betraying and murdering his partners then breaking his oath to his employers.The cast is already filled with white actors. A little bit of diversity would be wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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