Game of Thrones Cast (So Far)

As you may have noticed I’m a fan of Fantasy and Science Fiction literature. Well HBO is too as they’ve ordered a pilot for Game of Thrones the first book in George R.R. Martin’s epic Fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. Kings queens bastards zombies imps you name it this series has it.

The author and show producers have been taunting fans with casting clues tormenting us for days on end before a new actor is announced for a role. You have to remember this series is on par with Lord of the Rings in that the characters are larger than life as epic as the story they are beholden to.

I have amassed a running tally of the cast so far. Most all of the major players for the pilot have been filled so I thought it a good time to show you all what to expect (hopefully) come winter of next year. You’ll probably be seeing “Winter Is Coming to HBO” posters next Fall don’t say I didn’t warn you.

UPDATE: The casting is growing rapidly, with a lot of exciting new actors coming on board. My giant casting image has been retired, as it is too unruly to manage. I have made a new layout, with the hopes of staying as current with the casting as possible. Enjoy!

Series Regulars (Alphabetical)

King Robert Baratheon Mark Addy is

Robert Baratheon

Theon Greyjoy Alfie Allen is

Theon Greyjoy

Ned Stark Sean Bean is

Eddard Stark

Daenerys Stormborn Emilia Clarke is

Daenerys Targaryen

Ser Jaime Lannister Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is

Ser Jaime Lannister

Tyrion Lannister Peter Dinklage is

Tyrion Lannister

Catelyn Stark Michelle Fairley is

Catelyn Stark

Petyr Baelish Aidan Gillen is

Petyr Baelish

Joffrey Baratheon Jack Gleeson is

Joffrey Baratheon

Ser Jorah Mormont Iain Glen is

Ser Jorah Mormont

Jon Snow Kit Harington is

Jon Snow

Cersei Lannister Lena Headey is

Cersei Baratheon

Bran Stark Isaac Hempstead-Wright is

Bran Stark

Viserys Targaryen Harry Lloyd is

Viserys Targaryen

Robb Stark Richard Madden is

Robb Stark

Sandor Clegane Rory McCann is

Sandor Clegane

Sansa Stark Sophie Turner is

Sansa Stark

Arya Stark Maisie Williams is

Arya Stark

Featured Cast (Alphabetical)

Samwell Tarly John Campbell-West is

Samwell Tarly

Ser Rodrik Cassel Ron Donachie is

Ser Rodrik Cassel

Bronn Jerome Flynn is

Bronn

Varys Conleth Hill is

Varys

Khal Drogo Jason Momoa is

Khal Drogo

Maester Luwin Donald Sumpter is

Maester Luwin

Guest Cast (Alphabetical)

Irri Amrita Acharia is

Irri

Pyp Josef Altin is

Pyp

Renly Baratheon Gethin Anthony is

Renly Baratheon

Mord Ciaran Bermingham is

Mord

Ros Esmé Bianco is

Ros

Septa Mordane Susan Brown is

Septa Mordane

Janos Slynt Dominic Carter is

Janos Slynt

Mhaegen Antonia Christophers is

Mhaegen

Jeor Mormont James Cosmo is

Jeor Mormont

Tywin Lannister Charles Dance is

Tywin Lannister

Gendry Joseph Dempsie is

Gendry

Lysa Arryn Kate Dickie is

Lysa Arryn

Marillion Emun Elliot is

Marillion

Robin (Robert) Arryn Lino Facioli is

Robin (Robert) Arryn

Jhoho Elyes Gabel is

Jhogo

Grand Maester Pycelle Julian Glover is

Grand Maester Pycelle

Ser Hugh of the Vale Jefferson Hall is

Ser Hugh of the Vale

Mycah Rhodri Hosking is

Mycah

Old Nan Margaret John is

Old Nan

Gared Dermot Keaney is

Gared

Shae Sibel Kekilli is

Shae

Masha Keddle Susie Kelly is

Masha Keddle

Shagga Mark Lewis Jones is

Shagga

Catspaw Assassin Simon Lowe is the

Catspaw Assassin

Yoren Francis Magee is

Yoren

Greatjon Umber Clive Mantle is

Greatjon Umber

Benjen Stark Joseph Mawle is

Benjen Stark

Ser Vardis Egan Brendan McCormack is

Ser Vardis Egan

Barristan Selmy Ian McElhinney is

Ser Barristan Selmy

Rast Luke McEwan is

Rast

Doreah Roxanne McKee is

Doreah

Illyrio Mopatis Ian McNeice is

Illyrio Mopatis

Hodor Kristian Nairn is

Hodor

Waymar Royce Rob Ostlere is

Ser Waymar Royce

Wineseller Lalor Roddy is the

Wineseller

Qotho Dar Salim is

Qotho

Ser Lancel Lannister Eugene Simon is

Ser Lancel Lannister

Jamie Sives Jamie Sives is

Jory Cassel

Jon Arryn John Standing is

Jon Arryn

Grenn Mark Stanley is

Grenn

Gregor Clegane Conan Stevens is

Ser Gregor Clegane

Ser Alliser Thorne Owen Teale is

Ser Alliser Thorne

Maester Aemon Targaryen Peter Vaughan is

Maester Aemon Targaryen

Osha Natalia Tena is

Osha

Will Bronson Webb is

Will

Syrio Forel Miltos Yeromelou is

Syrio Forel


49 Responses to “Game of Thrones Cast (So Far)”
blah Says:

Might want to look at your pictures for 11 and 12 again.

September 2nd, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Cajunman Says:

I personally like the photo of Alfie Allen grinning with his dimples better than this one. It suits Theon’s personality better, IMHO.

September 2nd, 2009 at 4:56 pm
shadallion Says:

Great pics. Good lord Joffrey is an ugly little cuss. It will be easy to despise him.

September 2nd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
invertebrae Says:

@Cajunman

That really depends on which Theon we’re talking about here. I like this one.

…ryan

September 2nd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
scottr Says:

Wow! Great selections!. They all look like their characters in some way.
Even Tamzin looks like Dany, which should ease the minds of those who aren’t satisfied by the choice (I am not one of them).

I’m surprised more sites didn’t use these headshots.

September 2nd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
About Yea High Says:

Very cool. I’m forwarding this site to some friends; best cast grouping thus far. Excellent pictures!

(Is it me or does Jack Gleeson look a little like Geddy Lee’s unclaimed son?)

September 2nd, 2009 at 7:44 pm
WinterIsComing Says:

AYH: Haha! Yeah he does. And Richard Madden looks like a young Guy Pearce.

September 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Dawn Mcmanaman Says:

I think the actors playing Robb and Jon should be switched. And **SPOILER** why does Sean Bean always play characters that are going to die?? **SPOILER** Tim Roth for Little Finger!!! Gary Coleman as Hotpie!

September 9th, 2009 at 10:18 am
sedeslav Says:

I found that Goran Visnjic really look like a Khal Drogo. and Jennifer Ehle is very good actress but i will like to see in that role Catrine Zeta Jones…but…who ask me…and i don’t like Nikolaj as Jaime Lannister. He isn’t good looking enough (no ofense Nikolaj…) Born for Jaime is Brad Pitt. Eh…as I said: I love fantasy! :)

September 9th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Priyadarshini Says:

The Lannister twins look nothing alike. And Nikolaj doesn’t do it for me. Too…rugged. Jaime is kinda more beautiful, in my mind.

September 11th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Valtaya Says:

Aren’t the Lannister twins supposed to be blonde? I’m assuming they will have to dye their hair.

October 4th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Kris Says:

Probably not a bad idea to be going with an older Dany than is in the novels (at least I hope they don’t intend to try passing a 22-year-old off as thirteen). Merchant does definitely have the right look.

The dude for Sandor Clegane looks awesome for the part.

Dawn, I totally feel you on the Sean Bean/Ned thing.

I can live with the Lannister twins not looking too much alike, but I agree that this Jaime doesn’t look “pretty” enough. Personally I like to picture Jesse Spencer, but that might just be my inner House nerd talking. Cersei should be a good, meaty role for Lena Headey, in any case.

October 4th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
nil Says:

I’m not so happy with Mark Addy, his a great actor but I can’t see him as the king, he’s too jolly and baby faced.
look at his pic, you jast wanna sqees pinch his cheek.

October 10th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Sherry Says:

I know its early, but hope Colm Feore is cast in GoT as maybe Stannis or Davos or Kevan Lannister!

October 10th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
darlene Says:

I think Angus McFadyen would have made an excellent Robert, but Angus is too big a name, I guess. Dreamcasting is fun, but it does not hit reality alot of times. :D

October 10th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Jbug Says:

You mixed up your Stark girls. Sansa is the older.

October 13th, 2009 at 12:44 am
Eric Says:

I always thought No. 3 should be Cersei Lannister and No. 5 should be Catelyn Tully instead of the other way around. :( I want Sarah Connor as the Wolf Mother! :( And No. 3 is blonde so she should be Cersei….

So why is it the other way around?

October 15th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Tobi Says:

Great listing… thanks

Peter Dinklage… best choice ever!!! As well as Sean Bean, Lena Headey and Jennifer Ehle. I don’t like Alfie as Theon and Nikolaj as Jaime… but we’ll just have to see how they play the part.
Cant wait for the pilot to be released!

October 17th, 2009 at 10:40 am
MikeyB Says:

I just realized that Mark Addy was the dad from Still Standing. That’s an interesting development.

October 17th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Eric Says:

Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo???? Are you serious???? Nooooooooooo…

October 19th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
darlene Says:

Kathryn Morris would have made a terrific, bitchy, and attractive Cersei as well. :)
Lena Headey will be great, however! She was a wonderful choice. Thumbs up on all the cast!

October 20th, 2009 at 11:57 am
The White Viper Says:

Don’t worry about whether they have “the look.” Especially stuff like hair colour that’s easily changed. This is Hollywood, people! I have very dark hair; I didn’t think it could be done, but I was once turned into a natural-looking blonde by the magic of stage makeup. (And that was just for a local stage production.) If it’s possible for me, I have no doubt that it’s possible for Lena Headey. Worrying about an actor’s hair colour being wrong is like complaining that the clothes s/he’s wearing in the photo are not genre-appropriate!

As for the age thing, I think they can probably do that too. There are very few physical features that can’t be faked impressively well. (Height is one that can only be fudged to a limited degree.)

What we should be speculating about is how well these actors will play their parts. I’m not familiar with all of them (some, of course, are newcomers, especially quite a few of the children) but I’m thrilled with several of the choices. As for the unknowns (and the unknown-to-mes), I have faith in HBO based on the casting for previous miniseries. They don’t need to get the most famous actors, the Brad Pitts and the Catherine Zeta-Joneses, to put together a brilliant cast.

[warning:spoilers below]
As long as we’re discussing how the actors look in these photos, though, I think Jennifer Ehle looks way too perky for Catelyn, with that smile! Catelyn’s all melancholy: she’s always grieving over this, that, or the other. If she ever smiles in the entire series, it’s probably fake. (And let’s not forget, Ehle will have to be able to morph into Zombie!Catelyn, if — as I hope — this is successful enough to breed multiple sequels.)

October 21st, 2009 at 8:16 am
Josh Says:

I’d always pictured Ian McNeice as the spider Lord Varys. I was excited to see him cast, and I think he’ll do fine as Illyrio, but c’mon! He’s perfect for Varys! Oh well, our minds do tend to get set on things don’t they?

October 21st, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Ryan Dunn Says:

Re: Illyrio

Sometimes an actor is one character in a pilot, then re-cast as a different character when that show goes to series.

Just sayin’.

…ryan

October 21st, 2009 at 4:46 pm
jb Says:

I was able to line up a bunch of these pictures with the right character, so I think these are fine choices.

I will actually pay for HBO if I must, just to see this series.

October 22nd, 2009 at 10:08 am
Dawn Mcmanaman Says:

Love Mark Addy, but I can’t picture him as Robert. I’m sure he will do a fine job though. Jamie should have been played by Brad Pitt, but something about him makes me think that hes not smart enough to play Jamie. A perfect Jamie would have been a young Carl Elwes, but since he is older and has put on some weight, howabout Cary as Robert?

October 27th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
darlene Says:

On the ASOIAF board someone compared Littlefinger to the AntiChrist! :D Well, I think Gordon Currie who portrayed the sneaky, evil AntiChrist in the Left Behind movie would make a very convincing Littlefinger! Gordon, although Canadian, can do near perfect accents as well.

October 28th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Pol and Rous Says:

This is the best page we could find with the character lineup! Congratulations! Keep up the good work!
If we may suggest something, when the list of people becomes longer it will be a little cumbersome to look up the names from the list. You could link the pictures to the names or just write names next to pictures…

November 1st, 2009 at 10:36 am
Ryan Dunn Says:

@Pol and Rous

Yes, a good idea. I will break them apart once the pilot is picked up. That way I can more easily keep it updated.

Thanks!

…ryan

November 1st, 2009 at 11:00 am
Brigette Says:

My only objection to Sean Bean as Ned is that he will (SPOILER!) be killed off far too soon. He would have made a lovely Hound……

November 5th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
darlene Says:

Gleeson Brendan Gleesons son? There is a resemblance. Brendan would be a terrific addition to GoT, too. Balon Greyjoy, perhaps? ;)

November 7th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Rudsgi Says:

I just wonder…
Who will get the doubtfull honour of playing Brienne?

*(assuming the series are sucsessfull enough to get enough seasons)

November 14th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
darlene Says:

Gary Busey as Barristan Selmy! ;)
But, are Americans off limits? There are lots of American actors who could really do a great job in this series.
Who is going to play Maester Pycelle? Maximillian Schell would be a good choice, I think.

November 23rd, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Paul Says:

I am actually in the middle of GoT right now and having such a good time with it that I thought I would look on line for any movie that may have been made. Glad to see a series coming out. It is quite funny that as I have been reading the book, I have been visualizing the characters and I’ll be damned if I could not get Peter Dinklage out of my head for Tyrion L. Well whadya know…who coulda thunk. Well I guess given dwarven roles in Hollywood (and outside Hollywood), Peter tends to be a one man show. Not so surprising afterall. The cast looks great and I plan to have the book wrapped up this weekend. Thanks for this web page.

December 2nd, 2009 at 12:10 am
David Says:

The picture of Nikolaj doesn’t do him justice. No still image of him does. But anyone who’s seen him on screen knows he’s perfect for Jaime. He’s sex-on-a-stick. There’s something cat-like and graceful about him, yet also cocky and smokin’ hot. I’m thrilled by his casting.

Same thing for Cersei–I was confused at first by Lena Headley, but put a blond wig on her, and she has that icy arrogance down. She can also play crazy really well, and Cersei is certifiable in my opinion.

I’m also thrilled about Maisie as Arya. PERFECT casting. She’s definitely not a “horseface,” but there’s something wickedly precocious about her, and she’s not classically beautiful. I can totally buy her as Arya.

Also love Alfie Allen as Theon. Alfie was born to smirk, and that’s all Theon is.

FANTASTIC casting. Mark Addy is my one question mark, but considering how well the producers picked everyone else (all the way down to Maester Luwin), I’m going to trust them on this one.

December 23rd, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Sherry Says:

Brienne will be hard to cast. In the books she is thought of as ugly, but I have to wonder if part of that perception is simply because Brienne is a masculine tomboy. And during medieval times women were thought of as very unattractive if they liked masculine hobbies, etc.
I thought of Katie Sackoff, who is very pretty but very tall and well built muscular. Someone like that. Or Katie Holmes, maybe. Even though Katie is pretty, too.
So, this one will be one of the hardest roles in this series to cast, in my opinion.

December 25th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Bruno Says:

Was able to guess most of them, so pretty good casting, although, if I’m not mistaken, aren’t Jaime and Cersei supoosed to be blonde. I guess some hair colour will fix that. Can’t wait for this to come out, love the series.

December 29th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Bas Says:

Ron Perlman for Barristan Selmy!
I so hope this gets greenlighted, though with the cast, budget and the general popularity of fantasy series these days I’d be surprised if it didn’t.

January 2nd, 2010 at 9:54 am
Janos Says:

Have to say, I am waiting in anticipation for a air date.

Admittedly, I cringed when I read that Mark Addy was playing Robert Baratheon as I always pictured Brian Blessed when reading GoT.
But thinking it over, he might actually pull it off as he seems to be taking more serious rolls these days.

I don’t see any problem with the Lannister twins, they are just as I pictured them.

Just checked IMDb again and see Brian Thompson has been added but doesn’t stated who he’s playing. Maybe Gregor Clegane at the tourney perhaps?

As for Brienne, hmmm…
Missy Pyle from Dodgeball comes to mind. lol

January 12th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Janos Says:

Ohh just had a thought…

What about poor little Rickon?

January 12th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Craig Says:

@ Janos

I was actually thinking of her too, but i think shes too old.

Thanks for the headshots. This is going to be great.

January 16th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
margaet carolan Says:

Hi i played the chicken plucker,kitchen staff loved every second of it,played of lot of extra roles for Scottish T.V but that was the best to date hope it really takes off and i am asked back to do more scenes as an extra.
Thanks every one involved.
Margaret.x

February 5th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Low Says:

No one else thought the choice for Joffrey is terrible? :S I know the character is horrible and everyone hates him.. but still, he is supposed to be very handsome… and the kid they’ve chosen… *cough* *cough*

February 12th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
david Says:

i think jon and robb should be switched. dany is wrong also.other than that,awesome choices!i have not been this excited by a book adaption since lord of the rings,even more so!

February 24th, 2010 at 3:21 am
HBO Crowns Game of Thrones | Liftingfaces Says:

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March 2nd, 2010 at 11:03 pm
scottr Says:

Any chance this post can be updated? There’s been a lot of new casting since your last edits.

I have this page bookmarked because it has such awesome pictures, and all in one spot.

Cheers!

July 12th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Ryan Dunn Says:

@scottr

I’ve been abreast to the casting updates. I am going to rework this page so that it’s not one giant image. It’s a photoshop nightmare!

Look for update soon.

…ryan

July 12th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Shae Says:

I failed miserably at noting that Littlefinger had been cast. The guy looks GREAT!
Really, the whole cast is *perfect* in my opinion. Though, I’m still upset about Jennifer Ehle not being Catelyn anymore. I thought she was perfect for the role.
Alas, I can’t complain one bit about any of the cast members. In all the book series-made-movies/tv shows I generally am upset about the cast. They never get them right according to my image of them (which is understandable seeing as they’re fictional and real people aren’t!) but I have to say, this cast is so damn perfect it’s better than what my imagination came up with!

Great job on the images! I hadn’t seen a good photo of Richard Madden ’till just now. He looks a lot better than I deduced from the shitty photos I had seen earlier! Joy!

July 15th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
scottr Says:

Nice job Ryan!

Might want to take out Will, he’s being recast: http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/07/will-being-recast-prologue-will-be-reshot/. But also, Varys has been cast.

I also liked the ordering/size by importance, but this is fine too.

Cheers!

July 16th, 2010 at 1:06 am

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