King Stannis Baratheon and Lady Melisandre have been cast

Topic started by Toxin066 on July 19, 2011. Last post by Skywarpgold 1 year, 10 months ago.
Post by Toxin066 (741 posts) See mini bio

It was just sort of announced who will be playing who.

Stannis will be played by Stephen Dillane, and Mel will be portrayed by Carice van Houten.

I thought Dillane did an awesome job as President Jefferson in the HBO miniseries, John Adams. I'm not familiar with any of van Houten's stuff. Neither of these actors look quite like how I pictured the characters to look from the books, but based on what HBO has done with the series so far, I'm sure they'll surprise me.

Post by Ferg (508 posts) See mini bio
I haven't seen him in anything but from the picture of Dillane in that link he seems cold just looking at him.
Post by Skywarpgold (240 posts) See mini bio

oops, didn't see you'd already posted this, my bad! I'm sure if they beard Dillane up and dye van Houten's hair bright red, they'll fit right in. I always thought of Mellisandre as a sultry kind of seductress, so this feels like a good match to me.

They just confirmed the castings of Davos and Cressen!

Post by Chadster (111 posts) See mini bio
The casting looks pretty good so far, Davos in particular. Have we heard anything regarding Qhorin Halfhand yet? Seems like his part would be suited to getting another big name in there a la Sean Bean. Also looking forward to seeing what they do with Craster.
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