Leaked audition tape confirms Edmure Tully will be cast

This is great news. Blackfish please!

Wonderful news!

I never doubted it for a minute. (wipes sweat off brow as she breaths a sigh of relief)

ETA:

I’m sure the Blackfish will be cast as well.

Hell yes!
That was my first reaction!

I still could not get to whom he suppose to talk in the take. It is not Robb, I think, because he is reffering to him as his nephew.
Could it be Hoster ? Blackfish? Some bannerman? I was confused a bit (or did not perhaps understand) the mention of sisters being held by Tywin. Whose sisters?

Tony Curran please~!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0192889/

The Rabbit,

I think he’s talking to 2 characters voiced by the same guy. He’s answering to lines from Blackfish and Robb.

Great! I hoped Edmure would keep his role from the books, looks like he will. And from what little we’ve seen, he’s as in the book.

The Rabbit,

I think he was talking to two characters, Robb and a Stark bannerman (probably the Greatjon).

OK, I will forgive no-naked-NCW if I can have the Blackfish sparring with Jaime over good-as-dead Edmure.

I’m betting we get Edmure but I think they’ll just skip Lord Hoster (probably mention his death, but that’s about it). When Edmure is introduced he’ll probably already be Lord of Riverrun. Blackfish could be a great opportunity to take a really cool but far from essential character and expand his role somehow.

Robb is saying that Tywin has HIS sisters Arya & Sansa

ohboy, I’ve watched the tape and it looks like they’re going to get deep into the Riverrun sub-plot. Obviously Robb is the second voice (he has my sisters), but I can’t remember from the book if the lines of the first voice about Edmure screwing up were from the Greatjon or the Blackfish. Not that the book would stop D&D from putting those lines in the mouth of whoever works best for the show.

Not that I’m complaining, D&D!

I’d put in Blackfish before Hoster. I’m sure now that we’ve got the Tullys, the most anticipated fish of all will get his grand appearance.

I think I’d rather have Strong Belwas than any of these fish.

Kidding aside I’m glad we get Edmure. Just seeing any new characters come to life is going to be a treat.

Not that I’m any kind of expert, but I didn’t think Tom Sullivan adequately conveyed Edmure’s combination of arrogance and incompetence.

I’m afraid I’ve become quite intolerant of less-than-top-notch acting, and it’s D&D’s fault!

SillyMammo,

In the books the Blackfish was absolutely necessary because he made it possible to believe that Robb (13 yrs old) was capable of leading an army and winning battle after battle against the Lannisters.

In the show Robbs character is much older, and played with such conviction by Richard Madden, the Blackfish wasn’t totally necessary to make Robb’s character development believeable.

I really hope Edmure is as clueless and foolhardy in the show as he is in the books. I’d hate to see D & D combine the two and give Edmure some of the Blackfish’s character traits.

I think the decision not to include Riverrun is a brilliant one now. A good portion of Robb’s season 3 storyline will be at Riverrun. If we spent all of Season 2 and Season 3 at Riverrun, it may have gotten tiresome. This way, it’s as if the war is still evolving, rather than stagnant.

Good news, everyone!

Kingthlayer,
No shit, right? Did all these people saying the Blackfish is not essential forget that there’s still two books left?

Also, I already posted this in the tweet thread, but w/e. Good article from Rolling Stone on all the Season 2 changes:
http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/lists/game-changers-the-10-biggest-changes-between-game-of-thrones-and-the-books-20120515

For some reason I always pictured this guy when Edmure appeared in the books. With the auburn Tully hair, of course.

This is huge. This is from ASOS Catelyn II. This is when Robb first introduces Jeyne as his wife: “I took her castle and she took my heart.” (and if D&D omit that line may The Seven weep for them, BTW).

This is clearly an adaptation of the exchange between Robb, Edmure and … wait for it … The Blackfish! Book people, go to the end of ASOS Catelyn II. It sticks out like a sore thumb. “The Blackfish said, ‘You were commanded to hold Riverrun, Edmure, nor more.’ ” While the wording of the dialogue has been changed, the essence is identical. I think, maintain, and hope that the third character is none other than The Blackfish.

Right.
I re-listened to the audition tape once more.
The first part sounds like Stark bannerman (I whish it was GreatJon -miss him so much in S2)
The second is definitly Robb.

Why?

Shinyteapot: Definitely want the Blackfish cast though.

Great news. Maybe Edmure can help us find Reek hiding in the Riverlands.

Well this is a nice surprise :)

Oh funny story, just started a new job and there’s a guy I work with named Dario (Daario!) haha. Perhaps he shall be cast as well.

I’m glad they’re building the Stark relatives. I get the sense that the Starks will eventually rely heavily on surviving relatives and die hard allegiances, like the Manderly’s. I wouldn’t rule out the Blackfish just yet, but I don’t know if we’ll see him next season. The Reeds are still intact as ally correct? I’m not harping about Meera and Jojen, but just wanting to confirm that the Reeds are still a strong ally.

Has Catelyn even mentioned Edmure up to this point? I know Riverrun’s been mentioned. It’s going to be kind of weird to introduce this new brother that’s never been mentioned before, just in time for him to get captured at the Red Wedding.

The Rabbit,

Great job!!!

So glad Edmure is in. It is Robb and the Blackfish he is talking to. But they could shift the Blackfish lines to another character. And we can’t forget the scene in an audition doesn’t mean it will be in the show that way.

The first character has to be Blackfish, look at these lines:

Will you please shut your damn mouth about the damn Stone Mill? And he’s not your nephew, he’s your king.
…
You’re lucky I’m not your king. I wouldn’t let you wave your blunders around like a victory flag.

I don’t think these lines make sense coming from Cat (too much swearing) or a Northern bannerman (way too presumptuous). “You’re lucky I’m not your king,” that reads like an uncle reprimanding an ill-behaved nephew.

Brett:
Has Catelyn even mentioned Edmure up to this point?I know Riverrun’s been mentioned. It’s going to be kind of weird to introduce this new brother that’s never been mentioned before, just in time for him to get captured at the Red Wedding.

this is exactly what i was going to type.

as far as the show goes we’ve not had a single word or hint that Cat has any more family than Lysa … just throwing Edmure in out of the blue is going to seem a bit odd.

Yellow Dog,

I thought he portrayed Edmure quite well. Plus, something about him reminds me of Michelle Fairley (facially, not the Irishness).

Who Is Jacopo Belbo?, actually Catelyn mentioned her father in Season 1. And “the riverlords” have been mentioned too.

garik16, the change is because Tywin is back in King’s Landing at this point. So they are inventing a new, somewhat similar blunder Edmure can make, so he can be introduced as a screw-up. The writing of the military situation has really been one of the weakest points of the TV show. Martin planned out the strategies and tactics of each of the Five Kings so carefully, but in the show the armies are just like amorphously doing things with no real sense of a larger strategy.

Ro, this scene is completely different from the one in the books and obviously invented for the show.

Who Is Jacopo Belbo?,

Not quite true. Cat mentions Hoster at the Inn of the Crossroads when she arrests Tyrion (and the Frey bannerman mentions that Lord Walder invited Lord Hoster to his most recent marriage). I think Hoster (or, at least, “Cat’s father”) was also mentioned in the Lord Walder scene.

I suspect we will start to get Tully references in the last couple of episodes. Wouldn’t be surprised if Cat gets a letter saying her father died and brother is getting married or something along those lines, or her just saying I’m going to riverrun. B&R dying/winterfell burning will allow for a nice transitional reason for her to head to Riverrun

the goat:
Who Is Jacopo Belbo?,

Not quite true.Cat mentions Hoster at the Inn of the Crossroads when she arrests Tyrion (and the Frey bannerman mentions that Lord Walder invited Lord Hoster to his most recent marriage).I think Hoster (or, at least, “Cat’s father”) was also mentioned in the Lord Walder scene.

Catelyn mentions Hoster to Walder Frey, saying he’s “quite ill”. Frey replies that he never liked his family, never let any of his “children” marry any of the Freys.

I assume no, but can we get a Garlan Tyrell?

Andrew,

This scene seems very close to a scene I remember from the books between Robb, Edmure and the Blackfish. Here’s the description:

http://towerofthehand.com/books/103/015/index.html

They retire to Lord Hoster’s audience chamber. Edmure continues to talk of his victory at Stone Mill until Brynden angrily cuts him off. Robb had wanted Tywin to come west. He had meant to lead Tywin’s army, composed mostly of foot, on a chase though the Westerlands and then meet him on ground of his own choosing. If Tywin fought, he would have been bloodied. If not, he would have been trapped in the west while Stannis attacked King’s Landing. If Stannis had won, Robb might have been able to forge a peace. Instead, riders from Bitterbridge were able to meet with Tywin just in time for him to link up with Lord Mathis and Lord Randyll and then march to meet Lord Mace and take Stannis in the rear. Catelyn says that Robb must now win back the North. Robb does not see how he can unless he wins back Lord Walder.

Seems pretty much exactly how this audition tape plays out. I don’t have a book to check how close the dialogue is but it sounds pretty close from the top of my head.

So, to me, this is evidence that Edmure is going to be cast, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that this particular scene is for sure going to make it into the show. Only that the producers thought it would be a good scene to adapt for the audition tapes. Which means that this provides no evidence one way or the other about the Blackfish.

Stephen Waddington from Last of the Mohicans and The Tudors for Edmure! Please HBO!

Just look at this pic! He would be perfect!

http://media.screened.com/uploads/0/3115/483801-1534003.jpg

Andrew:
Ro, this scene is completely different from the one in the books and obviously invented for the show.

I was more replying to this comment Andrew.

Meh!
Sympathize with those who found the whole Tully story-line boooooring!
Yes, they needed to be cast for plot reasons but I am glad we didn’t have to suffer the boredom up till now and hope we won’t suffer much of it in S3. The Blackfish is a badass warrior but not that interesting. Give me the Goat pleaaath and keep the fith in the river as far as I am concerned.

Ro, there are two Andrews posting, sorry. I posted the comment you were responding to. I went back and checked the books and the scenes are completely different, almost every line of dialogue is invented and the military situation is updated to what it would be in the show rather than the books (i.e. no mention of Tywin, who’s back at King’s Landing by now). Since we know the scripts are done already, I gotta assume that this is from an actual script.

1) People should never underestimate the cost of an extra season of an actor. There’s the actual cost, the cost to reserve their time, etc. We’ve seen quite a few of these so far in Season 2 — Ramsay, Edmure, etc.

2) The Blackfish could very well be in, but none of this is definitive. This wouldn’t be the first time there’s an audition for a side that was later altered. He’s still — through ADwD — a cool, but unnecessary character.

3) I think Hoster is going to be in, because I suspect they will want to give Catelyn that moment — and the Tansy story works for her as well as two already cast characters in Lysa and Littlefinger. And Lysa will be seen in Season 4 again, most likely. These writers prefer character development over “badassness” if you haven’t noticed. I do, too, most of the time.

Here’s my crazy blackfish theory I think the blackfish is gonna be the one who gets sansa away from littlefinger. who better than a tully to finally give littlfinger his

I also noticed that the video mentions the taking of two hostages, Willem Lannister and Tion Lannister. These are the hostages that Karstark kills in the book — though Tion’s last name is Frey in the book — so it looks like they will hit that plotline early in S3.

I thought that scene was incredibly well-written. Or maybe it’s just because I loved this plot point in the books. Damn, Season 2 is still in full swing, and I’m already salivating for Season 3.

Matt Chung: Usually the scripts don’t reflect what’s going to be in the final product. As I recall, Sophie Turner had lines that were from the book but not in the show for her audition, and some other people actually had to do lines from Storm of Swords and Clash of Kings for the first season.

That’s different. As you say, in past auditions actors have read scenes directly from the books. But these are not lines from the books. This is a newly written adapted scene, seemingly perfectly tooled to introduce the Tullys to the TV audience.

Remaal:
My candidates for Edmure Tully:

Tony Curran http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0192889/

He’s my #1

I am glad the Tully’s & Riverrun are IN. and I want The Blackfish also!

David Wenham is how I’ve began picturing Edmure Tully, so I’d love for that to come to fruition. Big fan of Tony Curran too, however he’s got a more sinister look than I’d prefer for Edmure. I’m just glad that we got some official casting news for the Tully’s, to be honest. I’m almost willing to guarantee we see Hoster Tully, if only because it gives Catelyn some nice dramatic material to work with in season three (Alan Dale for Hoster!), and it gives more weight to Edmure becoming the Lord of Riverrun, which is important for a major event later down the road (hopefully the fourth season premiere – not a fan of the idea of it happening in the third season). As for the Blackfish… Not sure, but can’t honestly say I’d care one way or another.

really? a hugely important character is going to be cast?

Well this is good news. I thought they would change it to Catelyn marrying Walder Frey if Edmure wasn’t cast.

Maybe there’s hope for the Meera and Jojen Reed.

all i have to say is:

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!!!

Steven Waddington for Edmure.

I really hadn’t doubted the Blackfish would be cast eventually. I mean really the riverlands must needs representing. However, due to budgeting, I wonder if Irri’s death and others (death’s not expected) is one way for the production to make monetary availability for more centric characters?
Any way this is my first time posting. I am a avid browser of this site. Love it. Love all the commenters, even, the fuss buckets.
Thanks guys for providing a wonderful experience which enhances my knowledge of Thrones.

Blackfish:
Casting for extras in Northern Ireland and what they are looking for

FEMALES:

- With long natural undyed hair

Me me me me meeeeeeeee

….Northern Ireland? Awww fuuuuu.

And men or women that are over 18 and that are under 5ft in height.

That part is strange. I wonder what for? The jousting dwarves?

Cheers for Rabbit!! So glad we will have the Tully’s and Riverrun. they really strayed away from the book on the last show.

Morrigan,

Supposedly to play wildlings next to tall actors that will be giants.

Morrigan,

No source, it’s internet talk so take it with a grain of salt.

Great news about Edmure. Hoping we’ll see the Blackfish as well.

On a side note:

Game of Thrones made an appearance on this week’s episode of The Soup tonight, poking fun at Sansa’s moon blood troubles by adding the musical sound effects from Duck Dynasty. http://www.thesouptv.com/clips/video/the-soup-twang-of-thrones/183568

I imagine the other major Tullies are on their way, and probably Riverrun, too.

They got most of the major sets and locations built already for Season 2, I’m sure they can spare a bit of the budget to set up Riverrun.

They also already have details on Riverrun on the Game of Thrones Viewer’s Guide.

Michelle Fairley is, imho, one of the three strongest actors in the series (that are still around, that is). The Tullys were missed by me simply because of the opportunity for her to shine even more. I can see a brotherly resemblance in Mr. Sullivan’s eyes. Even if he is not the one ultimately cast, I join in the voices rejoicing in Edmure and the gang cast.

I’d like Tom Baker as Hoster, but then I’d like to see him in any role at all.

Sir Pounce,

I’m with you on this. I can appreciate the Blackfish’s badassery in the books but he’s not that important to the progression of the story and his character is someone they don’t absolutely need. Edmure is a catalyst to other events and it would be a big change to the story if he’s not cast at some point.

On the casting notice for adults under 5 ft tall: Could it be the Children of the Forest? Isn’t ASoS when Arya runs into the ghost of High Heart?

Does anyone know if there is a way to get in contact with the casting directors? Or is there a way to submit yourself via mail to be considered for roles? I know it’s a far-fetched thought, but I figured I might as well ask :P

FamilyDutyHonor: I really hope Edmure is as clueless and foolhardy in the show as he is in the books. I’d hate to see D & D combine the two and give Edmure some of the Blackfish’s character traits.

Those are fighting words. I think Edmure is the only character in the books actually worthy of sitting on the Iron Throne. He actually gives a shit about his people. Robb is off trying to avenge his father, leaving his people unprotected and getting them killed so he can be King in the North. Bran is too young. Renly and Stannis would rather have their people fight each other than work together. All of the Ironborn can FOAD. Joffrey and Cersei I don’t even have to get into. Tywin wouldn’t give them an iota of thought beyond their usefulness to him personally. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree with Tyrion. Dany would like to raze whole cities to the ground with her dragons. Jon Snow knows nothing. Even Ned would rather plunge the realm into war than fudge his honor. Doran Martell would do, I suppose.

Blackfish is by far the coolest Tully, IMO, but his relative impact to the overall story is pretty minimal when you think about it. He adds a little bit of grit to the family, but he’s not needed.

Edmure is obviously a much more important character, even though he’s a douche, but I’m wondering if this means Robb’s storyline is getting pushed back? I’d have to imagine that it does. They may want him to survive for a while for continuity’s sake. They’ve already added quite a bit to his storyline as is, and viewers are pretty invested in his character by now, so the Red Wedding may be one of those things that D&D are pushing back. Because, when you think about Robb’s character in the books, he really serves as little more than a figure head. He’s a beacon of hope for Ned Avengers, but that’s about it (and all Ned Avengers have to learn the hard way at some point).

But, on the other hand, they could very well be casting Edmure so they can kill Robb off next season. Depends on the caliber of actor they cast, I imagine. If they cast a bigger name, it may signal that they’re actually going to do the Riverrun scenes, but if not, they might be going straight to the RW. Robb will marry “Talisa” next season (probably around episode 5), and then: it’ll be a – nice day for a – Red Wedding (*said with sneer*).

Impi,

He’d be better for Beric Dondarrion tbh

The under 5-footers … could those be Hob .. I mean, Hornfeet?

Article about casting for season three:

http://www.iftn.ie/broadcast/BroadcastNews/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4284931&tpl=archnews&force=1

Nothing new really, except for the fact that they had two NEW 44,000 square-feet sound stages purpose built for production on the series going forward. That should put some of the people worrying about cancellation (deluded as they may be) at ease; looks like the production is in it for the long haul.

this is good news in so many ways. Thanks Rabbit!

Just wanted to point out, that in the Tape Person X Says:
“I wanted to lure the Mountain into the West, into our country.”
That pretty much confirms that it’s not the Greatjon, and from the way the person speaks it can also not be Catelyn. The only person I can think of, that is from the Riverlands and that would talk like that, would be the Blackfish. Unless they create a whole new character, it has to be him.

I’m pretty sure, that at the end of Season 2 Catelyn will hear the news of her fathers death and will return to Riverrun. That will also be a good reason for the Blackfish to return (or maybe he’s been there all along).

I wasn’t worried about him not being cast, I thought it was pretty obvious he was going to.

A Storm of Swords Spoiler

Since the creators main motivation for creating this show in the first place was to create the RW on screen, which can’t be done without the main character

YESYESYES.

Kaeth: Here’s my crazy blackfish theory I think the blackfish is gonna be the one who gets sansa away from littlefinger. who better than a tully to finally give littlfinger his

I LOVE THIS!

Team Sansa: and 1) he is the reason that Riverrun has withstood the siege for so long; 2) his beat down with Jaime is EPIC; 3) his disappearance from Riverrun when it falls is the thing that Jaime finds most alarming. In fact, Jaime sends out his best men to find the Blackfish because he is so dangerous. Blackfish will end up on the Iron Throne if I have my druthers…. (sort of kidding).

Just for that, I may have to stop insulting Sansa fans.

serum,

It’s a really nice thought, but I think there are a lot of legal and financial ramifications to something like that. :/ You could go to the HBO store and buy a ton of merchandise though!

Back on topic, Edmure! So exciting, because I was starting to think we’d never see Riverrun or another Tully! As for any other thoughts, I’m going to keep this short and sweet: BLACKFISH.

What ever happened to “get Joe on the show?” he still going to be mance?

DAVID WENHAM

DAVID WENHAM

DAVID WENHAM

but seriously now… david wenham?

stephanso!,

He would make an excellent edmure!!!!!

Tenesmus: I am speculating where I think the TV show will go wrt Tully’s and River Run. I believe Cat will let Jaime go this season after word of Bran and Rickon make it to the Camp. However, she’ll likely be the one to cut off his hand. She will make some comment about how Joffery took her husband’s head, so she is taking Joffery’s uncle/father’s hand. She will also rationalize it by thinking she is saving lives by crippling him before letting him go. Robb will banish her to River Run, and that is how the locaiton will be introduced. Cat will work behind the scenes to support Robb, and to repair the broken promises to the Freys; which will lead to the RW.

No offense, but no way. Jaime won’t lose his hand until AFTER his fight with Brienne.

About bloody time !!!!

In a perfect world Damian Lewis would play Edmure but that’s highly unlikely at this stage. I still stand by David Wenham but I won’t hold my breath.

I would love to see some Blackfish too.

Pastor_of_Muppets,

Nothing new really, except for the fact that they had two NEW 44,000 square-feet sound stages purpose built for production on the series going forward. That should put some of the people worrying about cancellation (deluded as they may be) at ease; looks like the production is in it for the long haul

My sentiments exactly, with all the future new sets to be constructed for required settings and the fact that the vast majority of old sets must remain, i.e. WF, KL, DS, TE, CB and so on, HBO needs more soundstage space for seasons 5 thru 10.

The Kingslayer,

Loved Damian Lewis in Band of Brothers, and I always wanted to see more of him. His movie career wasn’t that successful. I haven’t seen Homeland yet, so don’t know how good that is. Sometimes and actor juggles with more than one tv show, so there’s always hope, and Edmure is a small part so I could see it work for him.

The Kingslayer,

I’ve read few weeks ago that Castle Black was dissambled/dismantled (I’m Polish and I don’t remember word for it ), but before that they scaned it to reconstruct it as CGI in next season, but I can’t remember where…

Hey people,
I’ve been wondering about the idea of them having Joffrey’s wedding and the red wedding back to back as the season 3 finale. This would be awesome and would slightly take away the depression of the new viewers at robb’s death if you saw joffreys death at the same time. The problem would be that you don’t see joffrey laughing at sansa for it and tyrion comforting her. But what do you guys think? :)

Can you just spell them out? I’ve read the books a zillion times, and geek out for the show every week, and I am struggling to figure out what the hell you’re trying to say.

tysnow: My sentiments exactly, with all the future new sets to be constructed for required settings and the fact that the vast majority of old sets must remain, i.e. WF, KL, DS, TE, CB and so on, HBO needs more soundstage space for seasons 5 thru 10.

kingthlayer:
ARE you people SO blind to the potential of the Blackfish???? I am not a “Blackfish” obsessed book reader but I have read the books and it is obvious to me that he will play an important part in the story. What I really don’t understand is that whenever any other character has disappeared in a badass way they are revered (Selmy, Hagar, Forel, the hound…shhh, he’s obviously the gravedigger monk…) so why are people thinking that the Blackfish is unimportant? I am not trying to force the issue, truly I’m not, but seriously? Do you really not think that the missing Blackfish will not playa part in the game? There are so many insane ideas about what might happen that I really am in awe that the Blackfish is so quickly discarded.

I’m like you, but in a slightly different fashion. I certainly think the Blackfish has a bigger role to play in the last two books, and I’m cool with that. What I don’t understand is the strange Beatle-like love so many people seem to have for him. He’s a minor character (maybe a major character later, admittedly), with a cool name. That’s it.

People have sworn to stop watching if he’s cut like he’s their all-time favorite character or Aegon the Conqueror reborn or something. I get we all have different tastes though, I respect their likes… I just don’t get it.

Ed: Can you just spell them out? I’ve read the books a zillion times, and geek out for the show every week, and I am struggling to figure out what the hell you’re trying to say.

Fairly obvious I would have thought

WF, KL, DS, TE, CB and so on, HBO

Winterfell, Kings Landing, Dragonstone, The Eyrie, Castle Black and Home Box Office.

Morrigan: Me me me me meeeeeeeee

….Northern Ireland? Awww fuuuuu.

That part is strange. I wonder what for? The jousting dwarves?

Children of the Forest?

Ed:
Why?

His confrontation with Jaime is excellent and important to the other character’s development, he’s easily the coolest Tully and has been left in a situation where he could be important later on in the plot- it’s another potentially interesting element to the story if so, and I can think of all manner of possibilities.

Someone needs to be left to guard Riverrun and having it be a member of the Tully family makes sense- you could have the Greatjon do it, but why would the riverlands people trust a northener they don’t know when he refuses to negotiate until Jaime arrives? If you need a character for that, it might as well be the Blackfish. If you lose that storyline you lose the thing mentioned above, which would be a shame. It’s possible of course, but I’d like it to stay.

Anyway, whatever the status of the other Tullys, getting Edmure is good news, and I’m interested to see who is cast!

Re: why Blackfish is so in-demand:

Because of his absence. After his great scenes in ASOS, he disappears for two entire books. If he’d had small appearances in each, we wouldn’t be so adamant for his return.

Imagine if Bronn had gotten a big payoff from Tyrion after the battle at the Green Fork and we’d never seen him in King’s Landing. We’d all be yelling Bronn! More Bronn! Need us some Bronn!

KG:
Shinyteapot,

Things the Blackfish does
Talks smack to Jaime (can be covered by any other character)
Gives advice no one listens to (can be covered by any other character)
Runs away in the middle of the night (what a hero)

I have more respect for Hot Pie.

Well, some readers think that he ran off with the “real Jeyne”, who’s pregnant for Robbs child.

Josh Parker:
Christmas is coming,

He was NEVER going to be Mance. I don’t even think he thought it was possible that he’d be cast in that central a role. He used it for his “audition”. That’s it.

As far as any of us knows, Joe has not met with anyone in a position to actually cast him, and I’m also 90% sure they haven’t even watched his videos. I like Joe, and I hope he gets on the show, but I can say with certainty that even if he does, he won’t be playing Mance.

Tim Roth would be an awesome Mance…

I think we need some imposing actors for the new roles, with the departure of Sean Bean and Mark Addy (and even Jason Momoa) we lost 2 heavy weights that stole any scenes they were in…I really miss them this second season, I think only Charles Dances exhudes this “aura of power” now (not the rest are bad actors, au contraire, just not as powerful …and tbh some are not giving their best imo, dunno why)

Does anyone else find the Tully’s incredibly boring?

Who cares that the Blackfish may not be important to the overall story, do we only need characters who are? That would make for a very boring show. A lot of people want him in simply because they think he is an awesome character. Bring on Strong Belwas and Shitmouth please!

My dream cast for Edmure is Alan Tudykhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0876138/ I know he’s American but he’s a fantastic actor and he does a great english accent. Paul Bettany for Mance (yes I am a fan of A Knights Tale :)

Pau Soriano,

I do love Tim but I think he’d be more likely to be cast as Ramsey Snow (I will not dignify him with the name Bolton ) than Mance. He can play charming but he’s better at creepy and offputting. All though I did really love him on Lie to me. Does anyone know if he can sing?

Danielle:
Pau Soriano,

I do love Tim but I think he’d be more likely to be cast as Ramsey Snow (I will not dignify him with the name Bolton ) than Mance.He can play charming but he’s better at creepy and offputting. All though I did really love him on Lie to me. Does anyone know if he can sing?

I think he is too old for Ramsay, whereas he has the perfect age for Mance..and he plays ambiguous perfectly! He’s also small but dangerous looking, too..

And yes, he can sing ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dAUmb6lQgU

For book readers, regarding The Blackfish:
Come on now, do you all think he’s going to let Riverrun go forever? do you even think for one second he isn’t going to try to get it back? Do you think he’s going to sit idly by as Edmure is a prisoner of the Lannisters? Why do you think Jaime was so concerned that he got away? He’s going to show up again, mark my words. And when he does, it’s going to be IN A BIG WAY. So yeah, he’s important.

Ned,

Apparently Clive Mantle is currently involved in another TV series, White Van Man. Maybe he’ll be able to come back next season?

Tyrion4Lyfe,

Said it before, and I’ll say it again:
Crannogmen.

Pau Soriano,

I dunno I disagree. Liam Cunningham and Stephen Dillane have that ‘aura’. They just need more screen time.

Also Jaime is now in play. He’ll be the star of the series come next season.

We will either see Jeyne Westerling POV chapters or Blackfish POV chapters in TWOW.

DavidBC,

GRRM is on record as saying no new POV characters in the coming books. Needless to say, he could change his mind as a matter of course, if he felt the story called for it.

that actor is thinner than what i had imagined edmure to be, but he seems to be a good call for the job. i liked him, he has a smiliar eye color to michelle fairley’s…

daprosinik:
Ned,

D&D could have easily mentioned thatGreatjon Umber was besieging a castle somewhere in order to explain his absence.

They haven’t even given any context to Robb’s battles and movements this year haha.

He actually does that in the book though. After the Battle of Oxcross, Robb sends the Greatjon off to raid gold mines I think.

Kingthlayer:
Ed,
I hear you – the obsession does go a bit far for some.
small character + cool name = if Darkstar is not in the series I will open a vein.

Oooooooh, them’s fighting words.

Darkstar is the Roz of the books, a character more liked by the author than the fans, a “Scrappy Doo” if you will.
Yet another would be badass, only this one screws up killing a little girl, and not because he got squeamish.

Yeah so it tells me that it’s been deleted o.o The audition that tape that is. I wanted to see what the audition text entailed to see how they might have altered Edmure’s role without the whole riverrun mess up. And now it says it’s gone! LAME :( That’s what I get for not checking WiC the past few days, I guess.

Shadowcat85:
Pau Soriano,

I’ve been saying Tim Roth as Mance the past few months :)

Haha mb I stole it from u then ;)

Pau Soriano,

Pau Soriano: I think he is too old for Ramsay, whereas he has the perfect age for Mance..and he plays ambiguous perfectly! He’s also small but dangerous looking, too..

And yes, he can sing ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dAUmb6lQgU

Ok, I’m sold. That song was so sweet! I didn’t even think about the description of Mance’s height. If he got cast I would actually be ok with Lie to Me being canceled. I still want Alan Tudyk for Edmure though!!!!!

anyone knows if the leaked tape will be online again?

Anders,

- But as the rumors continued to roll, was well cast those interested in finding out “who exactly is this guy?”. So my agent pushed it here, so I suddenly audition, and I did yesterday. And two hours ago they called me and was really excited and wanted me on. So now suddenly the rumor was true, says Hivju in “Lindmo.”

So I guess theres no where else to watch this video? cause its been deleted.

The Rabbit,

the titans bastard??

The Rabbit,

The audition is for Mero, AKA The Titans’s Bastard, commander of the Second Sons. He’s replying to lines from Daario Naharis.

Great find, Rabbit!

It’s Mero, the Titan’s Bastard, and he’s talking to Daario, as Lex pointed out.

Joshua Taylor:
Titan’s Bastard!Nice!

Could this mean that we are getting HOTU tonight and the” strange place” in the synopsis for episode 20 is Astapor?

Is that a conversation with Daario and the other leaders before hecuts the heads off the other leaders and brings them to Dany?

Hmmmm. sounds like the Titans Bastard will be amongst the sellsword leaders who Daario betrays and kills for Dany i dont really mind that since he was a cool character who was kind of underutilized in the books.