Tag: Michelle Fairley
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These Two ‘Game of Thrones’ Actors Never Had To Audition for Their Roles
If there was ever a movie made about the casting process for Game of Thrones, it would be a riveting tale. The assembly of the sprawling ensemble cast for the epic series was a drama in itself, much like the intensity of the show’s narrative. Emilia Clark wasn’t the first choice for Daenerys Targaryen, and…
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‘Suits’ Once Had Two ‘Game of Thrones’ Actors as Recurring Stars
It’s not often that two successful TV series from different genres running concurrently share main character cast members. But that’s what happened when Game of Thrones stars Michelle Fairley, who played Catelyn Stark, and Conleth Hill, who portrayed Lord Varys, appeared in major recurring roles on Suits. In Suits, Fairley played Ava Hessington, the CEO…
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Game Of Thrones’ Red Wedding Blindsided Rory McCann Just As Much As The Fans
Cast your mind back to season 3 of HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” Those who had read the books by George R.R. Martin that the series was based on had quite the dilemma. How would we keep from spoiling the Red Wedding? This was a huge event in the books, and readers spent a lot of time…