Ser Sourleaf Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I've been re-reading book 3 since the season started and I just can't get over the performance of Charles Dance. His portrayal of Tywin has eclipsed the character as I had pictured him from reading the books. His scene with Tyrion in episode 1 was more powerful than reading it. Of course it helps that his monologue was taken almost word for word from the book. I know it's early, but I would be disappointed if Dance does not at least get nominated for a few awards this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khal Pono Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Dance is remarkable and embodies Tywin perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victim Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I never thought anyone would out-act Dinklage in a scene. How wrong I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Mark Selmy Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 He does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaircat Meow Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 That scene in ep .1 of this series is one of the best the series has done imo.Dance had bad material last season though, with the Arya story in HH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StannisandDaeny Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Bad material or not, he still made it awesome.Charles Dance is out of league with the others imo, he truly is a legend. The only actor I can think of who has a similar commanding presence is Christopher Lee, and he's not on the show. "This one's a girl... you idiot." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior Queen Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 He is a phenomenal actor! And yes he deserves awards for his portrayal of Tywin. The scene with him and Dinklage, wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Banjo Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Dance is such an epic actor. Its fun to watch him be silly. Check out the talk show clip with Dance, Rose Leslie and Kit Harrington below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojam Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I've been re-reading book 3 since the season started and I just can't get over the performance of Charles Dance. His portrayal of Tywin has eclipsed the character as I had pictured him from reading the books. His scene with Tyrion in episode 1 was more powerful than reading it. Of course it helps that his monologue was taken almost word for word from the book. I know it's early, but I would be disappointed if Dance does not at least get nominated for a few awards this season.He's been at work since the early 70's.Amazingly no Emmy nominations, not that many films, so no Oscar nominations.He has a ton of those lessor awards on IMDB some winners.But he's been good for so long it is amazing he is not better known.(O yes he is a very well known stage actor.)Which brings me to something I have meant to note.Some people have had qualms about the characters in GRRMs books and those on the screen.Peter and Charles are great examples. Fine actors always bring another dimension no matter how well written on the page.I see fine actors shaping characters because they can't help their remarkable talents.We will have to live with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StannisandDaeny Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 He was awesome in Alien 3, too. He singlehandedly made that movie better... and then it all fell to pieces because they killed off his character too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerio Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Loved him in "Michael Collins" too; moreover, i remember distinctly that when first i saw " The Golden Child" as a kid, i got scared SICK of his character :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 YES. This scene was absolutely bloody wonderful! The perfect Tywin, just marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I actually ended up sympathizing with Tywin. TV Tyrion acts much more foolishly. That scene with Tyrion in the Northern brothel gave credibility to Tywins fear of Tyrion turning Casterly Rock into a whorehouse. It was pathetic, shameful and stupid to flaunt his drunkeness and whoring. In the books he was far more subdued and bookish. Tywins fears had less grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreastplateWithNipples Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Book Tywin was not actually a real character. He was just a walking cardboard cliche with no personality, always gruff and stern and hard on Tyrion. Charles Dance (and the story writers) only made Tywin come alive for me in those scenes in the army camp in Season 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solanna Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I completely agree. I think Charles Dance is fantastic as Tywin Lannister. In the books this character is just like a piece of iron, but through Charles Dance he becomes interesting and even likable. Scenes with him and Tyrion together are just great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First of My Name Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Dance is such an epic actor. Its fun to watch him be silly. Check out the talk show clip with Dance, Rose Leslie and Kit Harrington below Lol... "It was always doggy style!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkie Baelish Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Charles Dance should do the audiobooks from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerys Blackfyre Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 absolutely one of my favourite actors in the tv-show; the throne scene with joff... awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Viper Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Dance is such an epic actor. Its fun to watch him be silly. Check out the talk show clip with Dance, Rose Leslie and Kit Harrington below LOL! I love his adorable embarrassed blush and quick, witty recovery when the host asks him about any upcoming nude scenes for Tywin. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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