[masan's saddle]

I'm also not that fussed about Addy as Bob Baratheon, all I can remember when I read his name is all the numerous chubby flange roles he has played.

For some reason I just picture Robert as Coco's avatar without the wings and helmet !

" The Blessed One " in his prime would have been perfect.

[Werthead]

Mark Addy's been in quite a few dark, dramatic series recently, such as Red Riding (with Sean Bean). He also did a docu-drama thing a while back about Arctic explorers which was pretty good. And he played a character in a medieval movie in A Knight's Tale, in which he had a great look for Robert.

I think people immediately thinking that it's Mark Addy who's a comedy character who can't be in a dramatic role is a bit limiting, especially for an actor with such a long career and large body of work. I was seeing the same thing with people complaining about seeing Boromir or Sharpe instead of Ned Stark, whilst Sean Bean's done many more roles than just those. Typecasting from the audience, I guess.

The other issue is that Game of Thrones: The TV Series is going to be it's own entity. If you go into it comparing absolutely everything to the books, you will likely be disappointed, as the hardcore Lord of the Rings fans invariably were back in 2001. From the point of view of the TV show it is irrelevant how big Robert is, as they can change the story to fit Addy as the character. That Robert isn't a 6 foot 6 beserker killing machine doesn't matter because that's Book Robert, not TV Robert. That he was once an effective warrior, that he killed Rhaegar at the Trident, that he hates his wife and loved Lyanna, and that he has some kingly charisma and is Ned's friend is the stuff that should be really important.

Also, apparently his audition tape (him arriving at Winterfell, meeting Ned and going down to the crypt to see Lyanna's tomb) was extremely impressive. That he can sell the character in those moments is far more important than if he should technically be six inches taller than he is.

[Macros]

Thats true, but I disagree with his character in knights tale, he was a comic sidekick there aswell. I haven't seen him do serious so he may well be capable, jsut physically he looks like hes always been the tubby fool, not the warrior gone lardy if you know what I mean, you can't envision a hidden strength there at all.
And whilst there has to be changes from the book, and acting should take preceidence over physical appearance, to try and sell mark addy as a once great warrior who killed Rheagar is a bit much for me

[MTS]

While I kind of agree with Maccy, I can see him pulling it off. We'll just have to wait and see, I guess.

[Slow Ben]

Hey Mac! On GRRM's blog it says they're looking for extras in NI who know horses. Get on it!

[Macros]

sister knows horses.
I hate the bastards, except my princess, but shes too little.
Must say to sister though to get involved so I can lurk on set.
Or get back in the saddle myself after what, 10 years?

[WhiskeyJackDaniels]

 Werthead, on 10 September 2009 - 01:09 AM, said:

 Briar King, on 09 September 2009 - 01:52 PM, said:

I love Lena as Cersei, I am just concerned about her bust size. Lean is not that big in RL where as I thought that Cersei's description in the books had her really big.

That is hilarious.

I'm thinking - and I might be wrong - that the casting directors decided that acting ability was more important than cup size in this particular instance. Since the size of Cersei's breasts do not play a decisive role in the action, the series will probably cope

As for Headey's ability to pull off a blonde, Photoshoppers have already given us that answer. Plus she's played blonde several times before and done pretty well.

I love these posters...but I lawled bigtime when I saw this one because it made me think of those stupid Evony pop-up ads.

[Urb]

Why September 7th?
Did I miss something?

[Werthead]

 Urb, on 06 October 2009 - 05:34 AM, said:

Why September 7th?
Did I miss something?

The creator used an existing HBO banner to make it look authentic. September 7th was the date on there already.

The most likely transmission time for the series is some time in the winter of 2010/11, assuming it goes to series.

[Dagger]

That Tyrion poster just gives me a thrill. My greatest problem is my wife is going to be so disappointed when Sean Bean's character, well you know and then she will refuse to watch the second season. Hopefully she'll identify enough with Arya to hang in there.

[Macros]

surely she will love joffrey!

[Ribald]

I am absolutely gutted that I am not living at home in Belfast right now... and that I gave up horseriding all the those years ago.... to miss out on a casting call to be an extra in a fantasy show that is being filmed in my old backyard.... I may have to cry myself to sleep.

[Werthead]

Liftingfaces updated their picture and cast list with some of the new castmembers: Bronson Webb as Will, Jamie Campbell Bower as Ser Waymar Royce, Richard Ridings as Gared and so on. I updated the relevant post here.

Filming starts in two weeks. There was a big casting readthrough today which was apparently a big success.

[Macros]

15. Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont

hmm, immediate reaction to the picture was that this gut would be perfect to play the Hound.
But he has the look to manager Jorah as well

[Stradivarius]

they are looking for extras at the moment! male who can ride horses well and they are filmimg it in ireland


step forward macros!

[Macros]

Can ride is the first sticking point, I haven't been on a horse in quite a few years, while I own and spoil a small one I have little time for the beasts.
Likely going to be in fucking inverness from monday for a few months is the next problem.
I suffer from crippling shyness might not help either

[Tiste Simeon]

Just get drunk before you get on the horse I'm sure that will work.

[Macros]

yes, a sound plan, warranted never to fail

[Stradivarius]

bloody hell macros if i had the time to do it i'd be right over there! even if they wernt bloody paying!

[Macros]

I don't have time Strad I have a job that takes up near 12 hours of every day, I live on a farm, where would I get the time man?

Sister applied and a guy she works with applied 9both work with horses)