20‘Camelot’ vet joins ‘Game of Thrones’ cast
from EW.com
The final major new role on HBO’s Game of Thrones has been filled: Irish actor Liam Cunningham has landed the part of Davos for the show’s second season.
Cunningham has appeared in many productions over the years, including Starz’ now defunct Camelot, the recent Clash of the Titans remake and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
A fan favorite from George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire novels, Davos Seaworth is a family man and former smuggler. He earned the nickname “The Onion Knight” after successfully getting food into Stannis Baratheon’s besieged castle during the war that put Robert Baratheon on the Iron Throne. The authoritarian Stannis gave Davos a knighthood for his actions — but also shortened some of his fingers for his criminal past. In season two, Stannis enlists Davos to help him seize the Iron Throne from King Joffrey.
‘Game of Thrones’ casts sorceress Melisandre and Stannis Baratheon — EXCLUSIVE
From EW.com
Huge Game of Thrones casting news! Producers have filled the two biggest new roles of the show’s second season — a mysterious sorceress and a powerful contender for the Iron Throne.
These two major roles are paired together in the story: Melisandre is powerful woman who counsels the late King Robert’s eldest younger brother, Stannis Baratheon, in his quest to claim the Iron Throne. She’s described as a seductive force possessing prophetic powers who’s willing to impose her religion on the world by any means necessary. Stannis, meanwhile, believes himself to be the Iron Throne’s rightful heir and is described as humorless and authoritative, with a strict moral code (his younger brother Renly, who also wants to be king, memorably described Stannis in the first season as having “the personality of a lobster”). But Stannis is gradually succumbing to the power of his newfound religion.
Melisandre will be played by Carice van Houten, a Dutch stage and film actress. She’s appeared in the movies Valkyrie and Repo Men. I think you’ll agree she looks just about perfect for Melisandre.
And Stannis will be played by…
British actor Stephen Dillane, best known to U.S. audiences by playing Thomas Jefferson in HBO’s John Adams.
[T]he news comes as Thrones producers and cast prepare to invade Comic-Con this week. EW will report the show’s first San Diego panel, which will include George R.R. Martin as moderator.
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Latest casting news for Game of Thrones season 2
Camelot may be cancelled, but that is not necessarily a bad thing for a certain cast member. According to Clive Standen, who played Gawain in the ill-fated show, one of his cast members has landed a major role in the hit series.
Tweeting to his followers, Standen said: “Just heard some massive casting news for Season 2 of GOTs… 3 amazing actors (one Camelot alumnus) great choices”.
He later added: “Actually 2 Camelot alumni… but only one from our show.”
Interesting. Does this mean fan favourite Eva Green has been cast as Melisandre? Joseph Fiennes as Davos Seaworth?
Perhaps James Purefoy has secured a role? He has been talking about his love for the HBO show in recent interviews. Also, interesting fact of the day, Jamie Campbell-Bower was originally cast in the pilot, but dropped out. Could he have been recast in a new role?
The news about the other Camelot alumni is intriguing. Could this mean someone like Clive Owen (King Arthur in the 2004 film of the same name) has bagged a role? Sam Neill, maybe (Merlin)? Heck, what about Liam Neeson (he was Gawain in Boorman’s Excalibur)? I guess only time will tell…
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