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 Michelle Fairley wasn’t the first choice for Catelyn Stark.
Pedro Pascal, who played Oberyn Martell, stole his role from an actor he was mentoring for it.
Mahershala Ali regrets that a stool bungled his audition for Qarthian Merchant Xaro Xhoan Daxos, which English-Nigerian actor Nonso Anozie got.
Can you imagine Iwan Rheon who played Ramsay Bolton portraying Jon Snow? Yes, Rheon auditioned for the iconic Snow before casting director Nina Gold steered him toward the character of Ramsay Bolton.
But there are two actors whose journeys into Westeros were remarkably different, and smooth.
Peter Dinklage…
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