Game of Thrones is largely populated by the nobility and the knights who fight for power, but it’s often the most low-born characters that truly leave a lasting impression. Yoren, a rough-speaking ranger who travels Westeros gathering new recruits for the Night’s Watch, is one such character. Brought to life by Irish actor Francis Magee, the wandering crow is as blunt and impatient as he was in George R.R. Martin’s novels, but Magee added new layers to the gruff watchman who becomes Arya Stark’s second mentor. He may be the finest example of the television series making a character from the books even better.
We first met Yoren in “Lord Snow,” joking with Tyrion Lannister about the strangest things they’ve ever eaten. (Bear testicles and Dornish girls, respectively.) Until Yoren arrives on the scene, the Night’s Watchmen appear to be grim, unsmiling men with a militant air. The plain-speaking recruiter injected a much needed shot of warmth to the watchers on the Wall, and Francis Magee’s easy rapport with Peter Dinklage won Yoren fans from the beginning.
Like many, he assumes Arya is a boy when he first encounters her, but after she loses her father, he becomes the only person who knows who she really is. His quick thinking most likely saves Arya’s life after Ned Stark’s execution, and even as he is roughly hacking off her hair, he is taking care of her. Yoren is instrumental in Arya’s development, becoming a parental substitute when she’s desperately in need of her family and stability.
He takes over as guide where Syrio Forel left off. Syrio taught Arya how to dance, and Yoren teaches her to adapt and hide. Magee shows the concern, fear and resolve of the veteran Night’s Watchman as the crow risks it all to take a very dangerous charge under his wing.
As we find out, Arya isn’t the only risky recruit and Yoren refuses to back down when confronted about Gendry by the Gold Cloaks. People make much of the nobility of knighthood, but in Game of Thrones, it’s a common-born man who defends the innocents, ultimately with his life. Under Magee’s deft touch, Yoren is foolishly brave and crafty all at once, when he responds to the Gold Cloaks with a clever remark and a well-placed knife aimed at the femoral artery.
In a brilliant new scene created for the show, we are told how Yoren came to be in the Night’s Watch after avenging the murder of his brother. We see in Magee’s nuanced performance that he understands how haunted Arya is by her father’s death, and in his face, we see the possibility of her heading down a similar path of self-destructive vengeance.
Francis Magee conveyed the complexity of a seemingly coarse man who is more kind when hollering obscenity than most people in Game of Thrones are when they are speaking politely. It’s no small feat to come off caring when you’re shouting to teenagers, “Get up, you lazy sons of whores! There’s men out there who want to fuck your corpses!”
But he pulled it off every time, and Yoren died with style, swinging his sword and taking several soldiers with him. To put it bluntly, it was the definition of badass. It takes a crossbow, several spears, and a sword to bring the ranger down, and it’s only in death that he goes on his knees before House Lannister. Even as he’s facing the end, Magee grits out Yoren’s last quip with all the guts and snark the character deserved.
“I always hated crossbows, take too long to load!”
It’s through characters like Yoren, and performances like Francis Magee’s, that we understand it’s the common people of Westeros who are capable of the most extraordinary acts.
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RIP Yoren, you badass Mo-fo!
Great job Francis, good luck in the future.
ConorQuote Reply
Thank you for your performance, Francis! And rest in peace, Yoren … I really enjoyed watching the character come alive in all its roundedness. Great shows handle even roles with few scenes just that well.
Hear Me RoarQuote Reply
Definitely one of those characters that made the jump from page to screen even better than I could have imagined. You shall be missed, Yoren! :)
ShamaxQuote Reply
Francis Magee played one of those roles that could easily have been overseen due to limited screen-time, but no, once again GoT was blessed with a fantastic actor in a small role! It’s always sad to see someone like that leave the show, but he went in great style, and we will remember him allways for some very nice scenes. Fare well Yoren, and thanks for the brilliant job Francis!
Tar KidhoQuote Reply
Awesome performance, thankyou for bring Yoren to life (and heroic death) so perfectly.
Lady LunaQuote Reply
Great job ! Yoren, do you think I’m plump?
TyrionQuote Reply
thanks for a great performance. keep on chewing those bear balls.
marzmanQuote Reply
Francis really was great in this role. Never thought i’d be able to say “yoren was one of my favorite characters,” but he made it so. Hopefully he gets to hear how much the fans appreciated his work. A fine acting performance, indeed!
Random FanQuote Reply
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – ignore the obvious characters (who are mostly doing a great job) – and it’s those behind them whom are really breathing life into the TV adaptation.
Magee was one of those, his Yoren was warm behind the gruff, wily, confident exterior. And he was totally believable as a skilled swordsman. I intially wondered how a ‘mere’ member of the night’s watch would be able to take down so many of the Gold Cloaks – surely he would be trounced in combat by so many professional soldiers.
Then it dawned on me – the night’s watch drill, and drill, and drill (nothing else to do on the wall to keep warm) and he must have honed those skills over time – although how many life/death skirmishes he would have had in comparison to some of those Gold cloaks ?
I’ll miss him – he seemed to help breath some realism and groundedness into the show – showing that there is life outside of the lorded families.
RIP Yoren
wyvernwoodQuote Reply
Francis Magee did a great job as Yoren. It’s not easy to say lines such as “There’s men out there want to fuck your corpses!” and “This lot, halfa them would turn you over to the king quick as spit for a pardon and the other half would do the same, except they’d rape you first.” yet somehow make it seem charming. But Magee pulled it off.
Plus he got two great moments in his final episode, his story to Arya (“I buried an ax so deep into Willem’s skull, they had to bury ‘im with it!“) and his epic death (“I always hated crossbows. Take too long to load!“).
A great performance and a great character. Rest in peace, Yoren. And farewell, Francis!
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
“I always hated crossbows…” was an instant classic.And kudos for D&D for writing that brilliant monologue in ep. 3 and setting it up as the origin of Arya’s ‘prayer’ later in the series, Francis Magee’s performance truly deserved a great send-off for creating such a memorable character out of a minor part. Best of luck to him on his next projects!
Keep that blade sharp, Yoren. You’ll be greatly missed.
MachaQuote Reply
Francis, you did an incredible job with Yoren. You grounded him, made him colorful and entertaining, and made us root for him in just a few scenes. Thank you for bringing him to life. We’ll definitely miss you!
KatieQuote Reply
Show Yoren was quite an improvement over the book Yoren.
Great job, both Francis and D&D!
YeekimQuote Reply
Personally, this is the biggest Curtain Call yet. Like, bigger than Sean Bean, and bigger than Mark Addy, and that’s saying something. Francis really elevated the role of Yoren, who was already someone I really liked in the books: “That’s not a law… it’s only a sword. Happens I’ve got one too!”
I’ll miss him.
Dave..Quote Reply
It really was. I’d say it is the early favorite to win Best One Liner in our season two awards.
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
Thanks Magee for bringing Yoren off the page and onto the screen in such a believable and likeable way. He got a great send off and the Night’s Watch and Seven Kingdoms are poorer for it first Syrio and now Yoren.
That said can’t wait for Arya’s next ‘mentor’.
Craig GQuote Reply
R.I.P Yoren, you’re the man Francis, your acting was pure gold, Nina Gold, thanks for the brilliant casting of every single character!!!!
serumQuote Reply
Fury, thanks for the wonderful obituary. Francis Magee deserves all the praise he can get. The Yoren character is a splendid example of how successful this adaption is. He was subtly changed from the book version, for all the right reasons, and with the best of results.
Can anybody recommend something else he is in? I want to see more Magee.
Ser LurkalotQuote Reply
Another point is that we know at least some men of the Night’s Watch are superior fighters who have fought wildlings for years–Halfhand and Benjen Stark for example. It makes perfect sense that the Night’s Watch would send someone very skilled at arms south to collect recruits, since that person needs to both survive on their own (in a world full of outlaws) and control a group of (mostly) criminals across the country.
Sam DeGreeQuote Reply
RIP Yoren!! You were the definition of bad-ass!
AB
AlexBaratheonQuote Reply
I didn’t take much notice of book-Yoren. But on the show he was brilliant, tough, funny, crude and kind all at the same time. Utterly believable and a joy to watch. He shall be missed- but he went out in style.
ShinyteapotQuote Reply
Yoren didn’t really leave much of an impression on me from the novels. I liked him well enough, but that’s about it.
Magee and the show’s writers together made the character one that I was drawn to from the beginning. He was a total badass with undeniable charm. One of the (many) highlights of the series for me. I’m so glad for people doing the casting on this show. They’ve so often managed to find an actor who pulls the role off so well that I can’t read the books without hearing their voice. Magee is a first-class example of this.
ZackQuote Reply
One of my favorite minor characters from the book, arguably brought to even more vivid life on the screen. His dialogue with Tyrion and Benjen was the first “deleted scene” in the show that really sung – on my second watch-through, that was where the show really started to come into its own. Fare thee well.
Maxwell JamesQuote Reply
If anyone knows him personally or proffesionally they should direct him to this site. He might appreciate it.
Nearly Headless NedQuote Reply
Rip Yoren, you went out like a Boss!
SuperdeluxeQuote Reply
Craig G,
Aryas new mentor is by far my favorite Clash character!
Chris TQuote Reply
The stars really aligned for this character. From the lighthearted discussion with Tyrion, to the beautiful intimate moment with Arya, it was just fantastic. Great characterization by the writers and Magee made it shine. As many have stated already, he nailed the balance of roughness and caring that this character required.
Thank you Francis Magee for bringing this character to life.
fuelpaganQuote Reply
RIP Yoren! Great job by Francis Magee – he really brought the character to life. Loved the down to earth humour, but especially how he saved Arya, and finally died still spitting at the Lannisters with those brilliant last words.
Thanks Francis! Goodbye and good luck!
SilverjaimeQuote Reply
Not the biggest part but he was in BBCs The Fades last year along with Natalie Dormer and Joe Dempsie.
MormegilQuote Reply
RIP Yoren. Thank you Francis.
Arya, played with wolves, danced with swords, traveled with crows.
John WQuote Reply
Kudos to Francis for a memorable performance that really lifted and added to the character. The Yoren+Tyrion scene and Yoren’s monologue about his past were two excellent examples of new scenes that genuinely add to the books. Good luck to Francis in all future endeavours!
The KingshaverQuote Reply
I will certainly miss Magee’s portrayal of Yoren! Well done.
funlightQuote Reply
Thanks Francis. RIP Yoren!
MetalgoddessAMBQuote Reply
Awesome portrayal, like someone said earlier, it’s the minor characters who get a chance to shine and Magee took full advantage of that fact. Hope to see him in some other series or a movie!
BlaatQuote Reply
Great tribute for a fantastic character and actor. Yoren was a badass, and I think Mr. Magee is one as well. I’m going to miss the hell out of him on my screen.
H, aka VeeQuote Reply
I’ll miss Yoren! They did such a great job with this character, in the books he was nothing special to me but in the show I actually apprecieted him more than other ‘major’ characters portrayals (Asha or Melisandre f.e.)
ryraQuote Reply
Thank you Francis, you did a wonderful job.
As others have already said, your potrayal made Yoren one of the few characters that improved from book to screen.
Best of luck on your future projects, i’ll be keeping an eye on them.
ASOIAF FanQuote Reply
Francis’ brilliant performance brought one of my favorite characters to life in such a nuanced and subtle way. I was so thrilled by his portrayal from the first moment he appeared on screen.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Francis Magee!
ColleenQuote Reply
R.I.P. Yoren!! One of the best “minor” characters…I’ll miss him!! Magee’s performance was amazing.
Now to go look him up on IMDB…
ElaineQuote Reply
You will be missed Yoren! Went out like a true bad ass too. Probably my favourite exit scene for a character so far. Right until his end he was spitting venom at the Lannisters and made sure that if he was going down then a fair few guards were going with him. A brilliant characer throughout both seasons that was a marked improvement on the books.
Good luck Francis in your future career!!!
King In The NorthQuote Reply
Thank you Francis. Yoren was simply amazing.
rararaQuote Reply
And another of the good ones bites the dust. RIP
Tessa LeonieQuote Reply
What can I say that hasn’t already been said? The guy was fantastic in a relatively minor role. I’m one of those guys who watched teh first season, then read all the books; I didn’t really notice Yoren much in my first watch of the first season, but after reading the books and watching S1 again I gained a real appreciation for him. He was even better in season 2, and those final 10 minutes with his character are definitely his best. RIP Yoren and good luck Francis.
VanderhookQuote Reply
One of the pleasant surprises in the already awesome casting. Magee was great!
dizzy_34Quote Reply
Isn’t Yoren’s line more than just a quip? I heard him say “reload” instead of “load”. The significance is he’s saying to the Lannister men that he can kill some of them before they get a chance to fire a second bolt. So “reload” makes a lot more sense.
spacechampionQuote Reply
RIP Yoren. Francis really made the character even more likable than in the books. Great casting and great actor.
FlourideQuote Reply
Thank you Francis!
The RabbitQuote Reply
RIP, Yoren! I am among those who didn’t really pay much attention to Yoren in the books, but Francis Magee, you were incredible in this role! You turned Yoren into an unforgettable and loveable character and I wish you much luck with your future endeavors. I’ll be watching for you!
TyrionFan57Quote Reply
Loved the scene where Yoren was talking about avenging his brother… Well done, and great delivery on that finishing line about crossbows!!! Everybody assumes you hate the crossbow because you just got shot, but no, you are not indulging in self-pity, you pity the guy that shot you because he was a dead man!
DMQuote Reply
Great performance. I’ve seen Francis in other programs and he is always brilliant. He really did shine as Yoren and had great chemistry with Arya.
Some SouthernerQuote Reply
My favorite part of Yoren’s last stand… Even in death he will not yield. He has to be knocked down.
LarsQuote Reply
Magee´s Yoren was perfect. His scene with Dinklage it’s my favorite from season 1. So genuine. I really love secondary characters.
“People make much of the nobility of knighthood, but in Game of Thrones, it’s a common-born man who defends the innocents, ultimately with his life.”
“It’s through characters like Yoren, and performances like Francis Magee’s, that we understand it’s the common people of Westeros who are capable of the most extraordinary acts.”
Thank you Sue, that was a nice curtain call.
Edit: oh I forgot I must *spit*.
andreaQuote Reply
Thank you Francis Magee, you brought a minor character from the books to life with your performance.
“I always hated crossbows. Take too long to load!” wins best one-liner of season 2 so far.
AzusQuote Reply
Ser Lurkalot,
he was also in Sahara & Layer Cake, Sahara is a mindless action flick (good time killer) and layer cake is actually a really good movie. I dont recall him from either of those movies but you can bet I’ll be going back to watch both of them again just so I can see how awesome Francis is!!!!
serumQuote Reply
Yoren was a stand out character for me in the books. I admired his bravery, honor and loyalty!
Bravo to Francis McGee for elavating Yoren even higher on my scale of badass ASoIaF characters!
RaiyneStark_Quote Reply
His fight scene, though brief, was very fluid and – above all – quick. Well done! Wish you’d had some more asskicking time to show off those skills.
KGQuote Reply
Yoren reminds me of one of those guys from Deadliest Catch. He definitely has the weathered badass look down. Truly epic casting.
Varamyr FourskinsQuote Reply
Great job, Francis Magee. I hope we see you again soon.
(I’d love to see Francis Magee in something like David McCullough’s 1776 that HBO is supposed to make into a miniseries.)
Mike ChairQuote Reply
Ah, but for taste of sourleaf.
This Man spit red, in the end. To Dornish women, and your brother, and Willem, and Baelor (the North Remembers)!!!!
Your watch has ended.
See you lazy whores and gilded merchants on Monday, the gods of the desert have called to me again. Gonna miss you lot on Sunday, but here’s somethin for ya:
(Fuck, can’t believe I’m gonna see ‘em tonight after 17 years)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQYufcEtP7g
There are no words for “See you at Coachella!” in Dothraki. (although there really should be.)
the goatQuote Reply
Francis,
Thank you for your brilliance and for bringing to life an amazing character. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Your casting in Game of Thrones was exceptional!
MimsyQuote Reply
Farewell dear Francis
an epic death; who would win:
Yoren versus Bronn
haiku_hodorQuote Reply
The Curtain Calls are quickly becoming my favourite posts…not because I like to see characters die, but it just shows how much the fans (and the WiC crew) are paying attention. We are so lucky to have such an amazing cast, even for seemingly small roles, that characters like Yoren can even make an impact in such an enormous production.
Great Curtain Call Sue!
Shout out to Lommy too. Great death, and thank god we didn’t have 4 episodes of dragging him around.
Phoenix_tornQuote Reply
haiku_hodor,
Good one, I would say Yoren. But I’ll have to think about it…
EntropyQuote Reply
Francis Magee was badass as Yoren.
BalerionQuote Reply
haiku_hodor,
Yoren all the way! Come on, we’re talking about someone who could shave a spider’s arse if he wanted to. ;)
MachaQuote Reply
Thank you for your service, Francis Magee. Adored him as Yoren, even when I knew what would ultimately happen to him. I felt he protected Arya not just out of respect for Ned, but more so because she’s Benjen’s niece and he and Benjen are brothers through the night’s watch.
Jen@House StarkQuote Reply
haiku_hodor,
Bronn’s alive at last writing. Yoren’s not. There’s your answer!
KGQuote Reply
Yes, I was hoping we’d have a curtain call for Yoren!
Francis Magee took a small role and made it memorable. Yoren was cool in the books, but even cooler in the show.
LexQuote Reply
I also liked his line in episode 12.
“I asked you a question.”
“Ah, you did. You asked without manners and I chose not to answer.”
Great job Francis Magee and good luck in your future roles.
corbob10Quote Reply
Goodnight Yoren, your watch is done….
Thank you for the awesome performancer Mr. Magee, I loved Yoren in the books, and you definitely exceeded my expectations on a small character that I personally cared a lot about.
RabbitstewQuote Reply
I agree with this, I heard “reload” when I watched the episoede, and it makes more sense in the context of the scene.
Other than that, so glad Yoren got some extra screen-time, and especially enjoyed his conversation with Arya before the end. I’m really enjoying these curtain calls. Keep them coming!
JonathanQuote Reply
I will forever hate crossbows and Amory Lorch. Easily the most badass fight scene yet. But I feel extra bad for him considering what he said they wanted to do to their corpses.
And yes, Francis Magee was amazing as Yoren. He’ll be missed. :(
FacelessManQuote Reply
If only we knew of someone who could ” un-nick ” Yoren and keep him around..
I loved him, from the start.
Francis Magee..what a man ! I’ll certainly be watching for him ( sometime soon , I hope )
ObsidianQuote Reply
Objection! Relevance? What’s great about Bronn is that he wouldn’t get himself into a fight he wouldn’t win.
Seriously, though, it is an interesting question. Book-Bronn beats book-Yoren any day, I think. Show-Bronn might be lucky he doesn’t have to worry about it.
RIP Yoren. It really was an inspired performance, and one that made the very most out of not very much screen time.
darrylzeroQuote Reply
Francis Magee, I thank you for bringing all the compassion, heart, strength of character, honor, and power of presence to the personification of Yoren in very few words and scenes. Your voice was the voice of reason in an unreasonable world, and your acting skills elevated what could have been a minor character into a well-loved and respected member of one of the most epic casts in the history of television. It is no small feat to personify both tenderness and authority at the same time, and millions around the world will and have appreciated your talent. Well done Mr. Magee, you will be remembered and missed. I wish you the best in your future career.
And good Yoren, now your watch is ended.
PuriQuote Reply
He said “load”, but I still think your are right; you need to “load” the crossbow before firing a new bolt. It doesn’t really matter that he didn’t say “reload”.
funlightQuote Reply
Yes, the intent is the same. Not sure what you think a quip is, but you can ‘quip’ and still be making a solid observation. Crossbows are slow to load up again, giving Yoren time to kick a little ass on the way out. :)
Ours is the FuryQuote Reply
If nothing else, Magee’s excellent portrayal as Yoren should help him find some great roles in the future, and I can honestly say he’s an actor I’ll continue to follow throughout the rest of his career. Marvelous job, and R.I.P., Yoren – your watch ended in a spectacular fashion.
Pastor_of_MuppetsQuote Reply
Thank you Francis!
Handmaiden of DanyQuote Reply
And Now His Watch Is Ended.
I always liked that book-Yoren, the lice-ridden, smelly, ugly, foul-mouthed old man was actually the closest thing to a “true knight” from Sansa’s songs than all the pretty lordlings in shiny armour. He died protecting the weak and defending the innocent, which is what true knights are supposed to do. And he was an utter badass about it. m/
TV-Yoren was much cleaner and nicer-looking, but he was so awesome that I really didn’t care. Kudos to Francis for a fantastic performance. *spits* RIP Yoren!
“That man said he’d take your head too.”
“Well, as to that,” Yoren said, “if he can get it off my shoulders, he’s welcome to it.”
MorriganQuote Reply
A new fan of Francis Magee here. He made Yoren a very likable character. I didn’t care for book Yoren, but I love me some Magee Yoren!
Thank you sir for making your character so darn fun to watch & cheer for. You rock!
LundyQuote Reply
You, sir, was amazing!! I bow to you :)
LalaQuote Reply
This is another case for me of a character who was just sort of ‘there’ as a plot device in the book, who came to life with a sparkling, magical charisma in the TV show! From his funny scene trading stories with Tyrion at the wall, to shielding Arya from the sight of her father’s death, to protecting his recruits, mentoring Arya on how to live with anger, and then dying in one of the best scenes yet, Yoren was amazing! I think the credit has to go to Mr. Magee, who really made the character seem 100% authentic from day one. There was never a moment where I felt he was an actor interpreting Yoren – he WAS Yoren, from the moment he appeared. Thanks and farewell, our fair Yoren!
purplejillyQuote Reply
Sad to see him go :(
Definately one of my favourite minor characters, and his death was the definition of epic-badassery.
John-Michael LelievreQuote Reply
Easily better than the Yoren from the books. That’s great praise considering a handfull of the characters could be considered disappointments. Yoren did not disappoint once. I wish we could have seen a little more. Well done!
IcebirdQuote Reply
What a wonderful tribute! Yoren was seriously a badass. One of my favorite supporting characters in the show, and like you said, even better on tv than in the books.
Francis Magee did a remarkable job. Yoren will be missed!
kate middletonQuote Reply
True example of not-so-important character from the books which I liked a lot in the show. Well written and well played. Thanks Mr. Magee!
GrzebykKQuote Reply
Winter Is Coming,
I re-watched the GoT episode to hear what he said to the Wall recruits, these
lines were classic Yoren and best spoken by Magee. His poignant moment(s)
with Arya with blunt yet tender style put me in the mindset of an uncle with
street smarts. As in the books his death was difficult to accept ( so soon )
with the rapidly evolving events since Ned Stark’s death. I was a newbie
back then so I cried “why GRRM why uncle Yoren too’.
WildSeedQuote Reply
Francis Magee is another example of an outstanding actor living in a relatively minor role and making it loom large on the screen. He will be missed, but never forgotten!
LangkardQuote Reply
Francis Magee is an extremely familiar face on British TV. He had a regular role on one of our biggest soaps, EASTENDERS, about 20 years ago and basically hasn’t stopped working since. He’s usually in a supporting role though, rarely the lead.
He was good (though in a small role) as Boy George’s father in the biopic ABOUT THE BOY (Richard Madden also plays Boy George’s boyfriend in that). He was also great as William Beatty in a docu-drama about the Battle of Trafalgar from a few years earlier.
Adam WhiteheadQuote Reply
And another docu-drama that I liked, “1066″.
Hear Me RoarQuote Reply
Yoren was such a cool character on the show, as it was evident from his first scenes with Tyrion…discussing the nature of a ahem certain “delicacy” eaten by Yoren beyond the wall on one of his many “trips”.
Francis Magee brought to us the humanity and everyday rough-n-tumble nature of the common man in Westeros. He might not have had the wits and might of some of the principal characters, but he made for that in spades, with his courage, loyalty and fierceness.
Yoren, you bad ass mother**ker, you will be sorely missed! Good luck to you Francis Magee in all your future endeavours!
PS Bron, Bron, Bron!!!!
loco73Quote Reply
a suggestion to WiC: one great thing about the novels is just how many “badass ” characters exist (and in much different ways). I see that concept emerging very often in comments and posts.
So, it would be interesting to create a poll that would go along the series with a list of characters and votes in regards to their toughness or style.
Of course, only characters that emerge in the series should gradually be added in order to avoid spoilers.
Don’t know if it can be done but the list so far should contain many characters like Jaime, Ned, Mountain, Sandor, Robert, Syrio, Bronn, Yoren, Barristan, Jorah, Drogo who have been proven formidable in the series (either directly or indirectly through their stories).
george starkQuote Reply
I was sad to visually see his death even though I knew it was coming. It was a little gross too but I am a wimp when it comes to blood. Then my husband says to me “HEY! That’s the guy from House of Anubis” For those of you without kids, House of Anubis is a children’s show on the Disney Channel. My kids love that show so we are very familiar with it. So that realization was a little weird. I don’t think I will ever watch him on the Disney Channel quite the same way : ) That said, I sure will miss him on Game of Thrones. Another good guy bites the dust.
KaliceQuote Reply
Great work by Magee- losing Yoren was even worse than in the books because of him.
Winterfell BurningQuote Reply
Mr. Magee took a minor character from the first two books and gave an epitome to the world of how a master thespian can elevate a supporting role to one that will always be remembered. Every scene he performed, from his absolutely humorous intro with Tyrion, to his final demise in a last stand not soon forgotten, Francis showed the artisan he has become. I really hope HBO and other studios take notice, and he gets inundated with offers for juicy roles for middle-aged actors, the man deserves it.
I wouldn’t mind a little mini-series (spin-off) two-or three parter, about some of Yoren’s adventures, that is how well the actors performance left an impression.
tysnowQuote Reply
one of the best scenes in the series!
and I just love the way he says that line, the unique inflexion in his tone “there’s men out there wanna f*ck your corpses”
just listen to it again, it’s a great line :))
alexQuote Reply
I completely forgot about the Guest Actor Emmy, in my humble opinion, Francis Magee’s performance is worthy enough to be seriously considered for this award. How bout it HBO, will you use your clout and perhaps consider nominating his performance.
tysnowQuote Reply
tysnow,
RIGHT ON!
CarolQuote Reply