Kraznys and Prendahl cast

Assuming HBO contacted Westeros and asked them to announce this, does WiC also have some exclusive casting news coming up?

Maybe Belwas and Mero, then EW finishes it all off with Daario ;) ?

Carne,

But GRRM knows Elio, that is doing a book about ASOIAF with him..does anyone here have the same “friendship” with George like him ? haha

Dan Hildebrand has an awesome voice. Speaking of which…Master Ignacio, get back to Denerim, I’ve heard something bad, ahem, happened to a man. *wink*

Mental note: a Deadwood re-watch is long overdue.

This is good , i guess .

If HBO is going to be totally loyal to the books, these characters are missing from Dany POVs until we go to Meeren:

Daario, Grey Worm, Mero, Belwas, Grazdan mo Ullhor, Cleon, Ben Plumm, Grazdan mo Eraz and Oznak zo Pahl (the guy who Belwas defeated)..

A woman could easily see these 2 gentlemen as warriors/merchants/captains. So good to see the cast filling out for S3 with new (to many of us) and diverse faces. Bravo Nina!

YvyB,

Ha! XD
Me too honestly. For many of them I had vague nondestinct faces with more distinct body types and wardrobes. Ben Plumm, Daario, Mero, and Strong Belwas were the excpetions.

Carne,
Pleased it’s not just me then! I just care about Daario from a girly girl point of view… He has to be my kind of good looking for it to work . I know that’s really selfish ! But they came up trumps with Drago so ……

darquemode:
YvyB,

Ha! XD
Me too honestly. For many of them I had vague nondestinct faces with more distinct body types and wardrobes. Ben Plumm, Daario, Mero,and Strong Belwas were the excpetions.

Every time I read a line from Ben Plumm, I picture Morgan Freeman saying it in *that* voice of his… “There are bold sellswords khaleesi,and there are old sellswords. But, there are no old, bold sellswords.”

darquemode:
Michel,

I have thought from the beginning we will get to Yunkai and the freed slaves cheering “Mother! Mother!”, but it’s nice to get some confirmation in the roles cast!

Bring on Daario!
Bring on Mero!
Bring on the liver and onions!
Bring on the mighty Strong Belwas!

ETA:
Ha! I just went to add spoilers and someone beat me to it! Thanks!

Well struck ser ! Add spicy honeyed locust to that menu !

casting news is coming on strong…. I miss GRRM’s froggy clues though….

YvyB:
WildSeed,

Hiya Bonny Lass! :)

Greetings fair maiden :D

For me anyone or every place that not appeared in the series yet is faceless for me haha, my imagination is fucking bad, i only see the characters and places as the same from the series, thats why i love GoT calendar..can’t wait for the next

Mrs. H’ghar:
A woman could easily see these 2 gentlemen as warriors/merchants/captains. So good to see the cast filling out for S3 with new (to many of us) and diverse faces. Bravo Nina!

Yes Mrs H’ghar, yes and greetings to you. This talk of Slaver’s Bay makes me
remember Khaleesi ‘s exit from Qarth with her khalsar and Mormont. I wonder
how quickly S3 will make that scene (s) ?

darquemode:
Carne,

I agree, I will not be disappointed if certain actors are not cast in most of the Dany supporting roles. None of the roles mean enough to me to care I guess. I will admit certain actors could get me excited. Say Amr Waked as Daario for instance. The role does not move me, but he actor does…. he’s just so good.

Although, last night while watching Strike Back’s season 3 premiere I saw Hakeem Kae-Kazim and thought he would be perfect as Brown Ben Plumm! He looks so much younger than his 50 years in most of his roles, but with the white beard I instantly thought of Ben Plumm!Here’s a screencap from last night’s episode.

You know ser this actor was my first thought and he would definitely shine in portraying
Ben Plumm. Then my mind gave way to some fantasy that Morgan Freeman’s voice
and attitude is what was missing. I may just flip flop back to Kae-Kazim.He
would also make a good traveling buddy for Victarrion if not Ben’s role.

darquemode,

I would LOVE to get Amr Waked on Got, but I see him more for the Red Viper though. Never seen Hakeem Kae-Kazim or heard of that show but Oh-My-Word yes! :) Love his look for Ben Plum with the greyish beard, or any other of those kranazajd mo something sellswords without it…

WildSeed,
Ya see, apart from the poisoned ones… I think I’d really like to try them!

YvyB,

Guilty as charged… The obsessed part not the good part seeing as I only got 1 of the cast roles correct, Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Jojen Reed. Although I did have a few of the right actors in the wrong roles, and a few actors looked exactly like I thought they would cast the role, but I managed to miss the actor that was cast.
*Shrug*

I think I spent 20 or 30 hours on my speculation casting list for Season 3 and then I said I would not spend so much on Season 4′s casting list. Which of course means I have already spent maybe 5 to 10 hours on it before Season 3 even airs! XD

Maybe I need a 12-step program? XD

Tír Airgid,

Hakeem was in Hotel Rwanda as George Rutaganda and 24 as an African warlord…. and a lot of other US projects like Criminal Minds, Covert Affairs, NCIS:LA and was in one of the Pirates of the Carribean movies too I saw… You may have seen him, but not known it I guess. Such a strong presence to him and a great voice!

darquemode,

Ha ha ha! You keep it up pet, we all appreciate and enjoy you’re suggestions.
As the saying goes whatever blows your hair!

Can’t wait for Astapor!

Carne,

It’s in progress! XD
I have 20 or so roles (MArtells, Sands and Greyjoys etc) and actors with photos sorted already, but it’s just the precursor to the real list. I’m still collecting fan suggestions from sites like this or friends as I add my own. I have very few narrowed down to my personal favorite/s right now… Just 5 or 6 possibilities for each role. I won’t have the final draft done until closer to Season 4 when I know which roles were left out or included in Season 3 and what actors have roles in upcoming series or films etc..

I could e-mail you the current list (with or without photos) in a rar or zip file if you really want. XD

Michel,

Omar Brown linked a forum in the previous thread, maybe that would work?
http://winteriscomingfans.activeboard.com/

darquemode,

I would very much like the list! Not sure how I feel about posting my e-mail adress here though. Do you have a Reddit account?

Carne,
You an e-mail me first. Just add this username to @hotmail.com. It’s my “junk” account I use for websites logins etc and not for personal use.

Mrs. H’ghar: Greetings to you too WildSeed. A woman is enjoying today’s news and banter on WiC between household chores. Shadowcats are beginning to stalk me again, must be almost dinner time! Guessing that Dany et al will leave Qarth in episode 1, perhaps it will be mentioned as she is traveling in hindsight. They probably got rid of that set after S2, right?

Possibly my lady. With CGI technology applied there I wonder if all we witnessed was
actually there besides the location and Xharo’s chambers :D

darquemode,

” All I ever wanted .. All I ever needed..” was the rest of the season casting lists … :D

Caro H,

Ramsay is probably “The Boy”, Iwan Rheon

Michel,

That’s fab! But is it possible to change the red print? I can’t see it very well :(

YvyB,

I heard you sing it in tune.. impressive! XD
If you want it you can e-mail me and I will send it. I gave my addy above in a post to Carne.

WildSeed,

Did you not see my reply the other day? you can just put wildseed in it won’t make a difference on this site, it will just be on the site you get the gravatar from?
and that site only enables you to upload a pic .. and that’s it.

darquemode,

Done and done :)

Mrs. H’ghar,

I think you’re right on that. It was part of the HBO Go extras for one of the episodes as I recall.

Michel,

Nice work!
Like you I doubt we will get the large majority of your list. Maybe 2 or 3 in each category you lsited. I am hopeful though that those not cast as named roles will still make it into the series as recognizable extras like Maege Mormont was in Season 1.

Mrs. H’ghar,

You are completely right…

darquemode,

Haha yeah, same here..I’m curious about what characters in my list do you think will be in Season 3 ? And can you do the same for me that you did with Carne, sending the list of S4 ? michel.flu@hotmail.com

Mmmm don’t really remember or care much for these two. Where’s my Grey Worm and Strong Belwas though?

I’m still pushing Carlos Bernard as the RV. Yes he is American but I’m sure he can do a Dornish accent. I think he would be amazing as the Viper. For those not in the know Bernard played Tony Almeida on 24.

Aegon the Conqueror,

You don’t remember Kraznys? He only plays a pivotal part in one of the most badass moments in the Dany storyline/series!

Keyword: DRACARYS

Chickenduck,

I’ve had chocolate covered grasshoppers before.
They were surprisingly good honestly. and meal worms too… When I was in elementary school we had a creative and mercurial science teacher who brought odd foodstuffs for students to try . XD

Joshua Taylor:
I’m still pushing Carlos Bernard as the RV. Yes he is American but I’m sure he can do a Dornish accent.

*thinks- Do we know what the Dornish accent is?*

YvyB,

Spanish/Arabic? Welsh? *shrugs*

darquemode,

Oh yes Dallas. He may be able to do both. Bernard was one of the best characters on 24 (Including Xander Berkley’s George Mason) until he got written out and then stupidly written back in as a villain.

YvyB:
Most of the people in Dany’s storyline were faceless to me anyway… all those K’s and Z’stook up most of my brain space !Apart from Daario! ;p

You forgot Daario the douche bag, all must have crafty nicknames in line with your
K’s and Z’s :D re; Reznak the resonator, etc

WildSeed,

Ohh is that what you did? Damm I should of thought of that !

Don:
Long live Ser Jorah Mormont!!!!!!!

Um, OK! :)

I think they’re going to save the Dornish until Season 4 – they already have a whole slew on new characters to introduce over 10 hours… to add in The Red Viper & his paramour would probably be a lot to absorb in one season.

My guess is that the Purple Wedding will be early in Season 4, so the Dornish won’t be needed until around that time.

WildSeed: Yes I remember him on ” 24″ and a few other productions and he’s fine an actor
but portraying Oberyn I have to differ. Bernard is too…nice, no matter how different
the role, he’s great support though. What do you think about Siddigg we’ve mentioned
often at WiC? Any other contenders ?

Cas Anvar, he’d be an awesome Red Viper!

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3569715200/nm0031679

I’m dying to see who they’ll cast as Daario… Please let us know already!!!

Long Live Ser Jorah Mormont….in a V neck. And sweaty.

Don:
Long live Ser Jorah Mormont!!!!!!!

You think they’ll feature Jorah and Danny’s kiss. I’m so looking foward to that scene. They better make it feel awesome like in the books… it was so romantic!

YvyB:
Joshua Taylor,

Wel,l because I ‘m a completely obsessed English fan and so far the Northerners including the Wildlings ( which personally I think should of been Scottish accents )have had North Yorkshire accents …. I hear the Dornish as Cornish ( people from Cornwall , the southern most coast of England…) not unlike Hagrid… shouldn’t of said that… :)

I had that impression of Scotts for the the Northmen but but I had to readjust my
mental map of the series. Unless ( in the days of Andals and Wights) the continents
were different as they appear now ( haha or simply make believe). What if Eddard
was Russian or somewhere in the Balkans ? Oh my I’m stretching my imagination
on this point :D

WildSeed,

Um , but it’s not is it… I mean it totally is Medieval Europe . Lannisters and Starks are the war of the Roses. ” The wall “is based on Hadrian’s wall… The Northerners have Northern English accents ,,, etc etc , I could go on. The Rhoyne… the Rhine… Dornish, Cornish…. so by that analogy the Wildlings (Scots/Picts )should have Scotish accents…. ok rant over :D

YvyB:
WildSeed,

Um , but it’s not is it… I mean it totally is Medieval Europe . Lannisters and Starks are the war of the Roses. ” The wall “isbased on Hadrian’s wall… The Northerners have Northern English accents ,,, etc etc , I could go on. The Rhoyne… the Rhine… Dornish, Cornish…. so by that analogy the Wildlings (Scots/Picts )should have Scotish accents…. ok rant over :D

I know and that’s the way I reckoned from the beginning. Yet I keep seeing the Direwolf
as the Russian Wolf or is it bear? and Scotland never did have a description like that
of Winterfell, did it ?? I do think of the Rhoyne as you’d considered but across the sea
is the Red Waste and Slaver’s Bay. I take to heart GoT based on a map of the world
depicted in Medievil Europe because , it fits well logically but…….. . I’m confusing
myself. My neighbor mentioned that Winterfell was Finland or Russia or Sweden
in her opinion but she’s only watched GoT and not read any of the books or viewed
the ASOIAF map. Where’s Dr Who when you need a Time Lord to explain these
things ??

WildSeed,

We had wolfs in Medieval times .Dire wolves are fiction.Winterfell isn’t Scotland, it’s Northern England. North of the wall is Scotland. Winterfell is South of the wall. I only see Westeros as England Btw. The red waste etc is other parts of the world… of couse guys this is only MO. :)

bob,

Don’t beat around the bush bob… say what you really feel :)

YvyB , I just re-read my response which made no sense whatsoever ( agreed?). I got
mixed up for a moment as my laptop powered down, now I’m plugged into an outlet.
To conclude; I’m not utilising GoT as as guide for accents because that is not my
reference for ASOIAF. The far North as Sweden or Finland ( not Russia ) still
makes sense if Scotland and the North Sea was a bit closer in those days.The UK,
Wales and Ireland fits too.The South of France and Spain is nearer to North
Africa and fits also. Where would the Eyrie be then, Northern Germany, N France
or Switzerland ? Amazing that I’ve only thought to solve this mental puzzle. My
neighbor brought on this fever.

WildSeed,

I thought you’d been on the Dornish red?! :D
Nooo I don’t agree to any of that… sorry, I truly believe Westoros is only Britain!
The Iron islands being Ireland. Kings Landing … London. The Eerie…. just somewhere in middle England. I do however, feel strongly that the Dornish are inflenced by Spain/France/Italy…. i.e.ROME! as we were invaded and conquered by the Romans and the French… the narrow sea… English Channel… on and on… maybe I should have my own page Ha ha!

Never heard of Ramon, but I love his sister Tanita’s songs.

Alan,

Ok Ok point taken :)

Alan: Just an FYI, Direwolves (as a name) aren’t fiction.They are an extinct animal that roamed the earth the same times as Saber-Toothed Tigers and Mammoths, etc.Not quite before man, but pre-historic.

Martin’s direwolves are not exactly like those direwolves — except they are both really big.IIRC, he’s disassociated the real-life direwolves from his.

That said, they aren’t completely fiction.

GRRM responded to an interviewer with a question of countries and culture of ASOIAF
that he merged similarities of a few to come up with a composite sample.The same
reasoning for the animals of ASOIAF. I gave up on obvious signs or 21st century facts
did not apply per se. I love cartography and maps as this helped me envision the world
existed beyond the desolate country I grew up in. I do not have a photographic memory
however. When I sought out maps for each region of the 7 kingdoms and beyond I had
to give up and concentrate on neighbouring important towns of historical importance.
When GRRM gave that answer I focused more ( well I sort of read very fast ) on the story
also eliminating the concept of good vs bad. When my neighbour brought up the subject
of regions, I thought I knew but ended up babbling nonsense a I did with YvYB. What’s
your perspective on this ? Are the maps in ASOIAF books sufficient in mapping out
the 7 kingdoms and the world beyond ?

WildSeed,

Have to disagree with you on Headey. I was disappointed with her portrayal in season 1 yet by the end of season 2 i am amazed she did not receive an Emmy nomination.

Josla:
You think they’ll feature Jorah and Danny’s kiss. I’m so looking foward to that scene. They better make it feel awesome like in the books… it was so romantic!

Really? I must have misread. I got the feeling the Dany thought Jorah was being really creepy

Any word on Mace Tyrell or is he one of the characters that won’t make it in the show?

These are my thoughts on the Westeros Maps.
Wildlings Roman era Scottish tribes
Winterfell and the North 14th century Scotland
Iron Islands Ireland or Sicily
Riverlands France
Eyrie Hungary
Crownlands and Westerlands 12th century England
High Garden Italy
Dorne Spain
Stormlands Holy Roman Empire

Cast me already! The book fans love me!

I need to be cast too! I am sure there are some decent one armed actors that need works, if not use the old green arm sock like that surfer movie chick.

Macha,

I agree with the Viking influences… long boats, smash and grab…. I think I just said Ireland to simplify. Also I’m hedging my bets with Dorne I’m eagerly awaiting the castings to see what they come up with ;p Bravos was in mind Spanish. Hence Syrio, and the fighting styles and swords.When I read of Dorne I get the feelings of Italian influences. The” Hot blooded ” nature,the wines etc. As for the Eyrie and Riverlands … that to me is The Lake District :)

YvyB,

I was unsure about Braavos at first, but when I re-read Arya’s chapters I found it has a stricking resemblance to Venice (the canals, the serpent boats).

Tom Sevinstrings: Really? I must have misread. I got the feeling the Dany thought Jorah was being really creepy

Really? I got the feeling it was something that could have easily belonged in The Fountainhead. :) And while book-Jorah is no Gary Cooper, there are some that could argue with that when it comes to Iain Glen, heh.

Carne:
YvyB,

I don’t really care who they cast as these characters, as whenever I started a Dany chapter it was always “Wait, so who is Kreznak Mo Hrizarhsqh again?”. All faceless to me as well. Don’t really care about Darrio either.

I have to agree. My mind wanders during most of her POVs because I just don’t care about her anymore. I’ve pretty much lost all track of who’s who, so casting doesn’t matter to me.

WildSeed,

In my opinion those pity moments were perfect. Martin’s Cersei at times comes very close to becoming a cartoon character, especially with her POVs in Feast. Martin redeemed her character in ADWD though. I dunno, I think D & D decided to make Cersei waaay more complex than Martin did. They are setting up her downward spiral perfectly. I can’t count how many times I have read reviews from critics and non-reader fans on how complex and facinating Cersei is. The same with Tywin who many reader fans say is a different character than that in the books. Why? Because he is “nice” to Arya? He still had Elia and her children killed, he still sacked Kings Landing. He is still a hateful person when it comes to Tyrion. He is a cold hearted pragmatist that values intelligence, Arya amused him. Yet book fans say his character is destroyed yet they also say Jaime is ruined because he killed his cousin. No their ideal of him is destroyed that’s all. And some people can’t get past that. As a reader fan GoT is set to dissapoint you from the get go, once you get past that eventual disappointment and appreciate the show on its own merits than you begin to see the interpretation that is being made. I see GoT as a dramatization of a complex ‘historical’ subject.
Not that D & D haven’t made some misteps: exhibit A Catelyn while played excellently by Fairley has been trimmed down to a mother figure in the series and there are many other narrative problems that they’ve run into do to budget limitations and artistic license. I just don’t feel that the examples I made are among them.

Erm isn’t Hildebrand a bit too Irish for that role ?

Al Swearengen,

Well I guess he has to act then don’t he?

Admit it Al you just angry that Dan Dorrity didn’t kill him like you thought.

darquemode,

Is there any chance that you will download this video (http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/08/game-of-thrones-vfx/) on youtube? I hate to watch it on that player.

The best map I’ve seen for all of Ice & Fire (at least until the map book comes out), done by a fan going by Ser Mountain Goat and a couple of other people (some of whom may post on here):

http://www.sermountaingoat.co.uk/map/map.php

NOTE: There’s a download section on the right side if you don’t like the scrolling.

Some background on the map and the creator (George loves the map even though it’s not 100% perfect):

http://www.sermountaingoat.co.uk/map/index.php

So mods why wasn’t my request for my duplicate comment deleted? Internet explorer problems?

It’s Ferdy! Delighted to see Tikaram in Game of Thrones, he’s been in a load of stuff on British TV over the years and he really is a fantastic actor.

They better get some warriorishly fat actor to play me, and the right skin tone!

Macha: YvyB,
Oh I’m a sucker for any debate on cultural references. :) We’re of the same opinion, with only a few small differences in regards to the Iron Islands, which – despite their insularity – I’ve always felt that were based on more of a viking culture, and Dorne – which I strongly associate with Moorish Spain.

Oh me too! And I’ve enjoyed reading your take on it as well as Aegon’s, Wildseed, and YvyB and hope more people chime in with their thoughts on this. Like you, I also see the Iron Islands with a strong Viking influence, Braavos I’ve always associated with renaissance Venice (the city-state status, the canals, the boats, the ‘venice carnival’ atmosphere around the rich courtesans, the skilled swordfighters looking for duels) and Dorne with Al Andalus sprinkled with a bit of Italian seasoning.

Highgarden I associate with France, the Eyrie with Switzerland, the Wildings Roman Era Celtic tribes around Britain and Ireland, Winterfell with northern England, and Kings Landing with Southern England. I have not made up my mind yet about the riverlands or stormlands…

That’s Ferdy from This Life isn’t it?

Tereeza777:
darquemode,

Thank you for suggesting Amr Waked for the role of Daario! He played the terrorist known as “the blue-eyed Egyptian”,in “Syriana”–right?Beautiful eyes,beautiful voice, and very deadly intentions–the Egyptian version of Jaqen H’ghar.Just saw him in“Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”.Almost missed this incredible movie with such a great cast–along with Amr,there is Ewan McGregor,Emily Blunt,Kristen Scott Thomas,Tom Mison and……. I knew the voice,I knew the face–but I couldn’t figure out who the actor was–and then it hit me–Varys (Conleth Hill) with hair!As usual,he stealsevery scene he is in.
So–the exotic and handsome Amr Waked for Daario and,of course,Alexander Siddig, another “Syriana” star,for the Red Viper.

Conleith Hill with …hair ? OMG

Tír Airgid: Oh me too! And I’ve enjoyed reading your take on it as well as Aegon’s, Wildseed, and YvyB and hope more people chime in with their thoughts on this. Like you, I also see the Iron Islands with a strong Viking influence, Braavos I’ve always associated with renaissance Venice (the city-state status, the canals, the boats, the ‘venice carnival’ atmosphere around the rich courtesans, the skilled swordfighters looking for duels) and Dorne with Al Andalus sprinkled with a bit of Italian seasoning.

Highgarden I associate with France, the Eyrie with Switzerland, the Wildings Roman Era Celtic tribes around Britain and Ireland, Winterfell with northern England, and Kings Landing with Southern England. I have not made up my mind yet about the riverlands or stormlands…

Thanks for your kind if not understanding words. I thought I was undergoing symptoms
of a brain aneurysm. If I hadn’t remembered GRRM refer to the interviewer’s question
about geographical and cultural influences , the discussion here would have concluded
easily. Therein lies an composite of influences , an alchemist would have envied the
product GRRM came up with. Actually, I credit Tolkien and his mates, those men were
not of this world.

Ross:
That’s Ferdy from This Life isn’t it?

Yep :)

Joshua Taylor,

Regarding ASOIAF Cersei, yes I see your point there. However Littlefinger’s
assertions balanced out those chapters as a a POV character I guess. As I
often remind, life is not perfect nor those whom write about it. Now I’ve
made myself anxious for her upcoming scenes on GoT.

Hi-Fi,

No prob. :)
I await said e-mail with warm(ish) coffee and shortbread.

Aegon the Conqueror,

Umm no, I ‘ve been waiting 1st to figure out how ( I forbid you to laugh !!) ,I do not
have a Facebook account or wish to. Methinks I need to come up with yet another
user name and password to memorize ):

Macha:
YvyB,
Oh I’m a sucker for any debate on cultural references. :) We’re of the same opinion, with only a few small differences in regards to the Iron Islands, which – despite their insularity – I’ve always felt that were based on more of a viking culture, and Dorne – which I strongly associate with Moorish Spain.

Fascinating isn’t it. The point also illustrates that for whatever claim we have of
our differences we also share the same influences of language, culture and life.
In India, a land of many languages and dialect, share common words originating
from Eastern Europe. As a person growing up in a country with a derivative
language, native Indian with African and European influences are so mingled
that it’s impossible at times to differentiate. When I came abroad to study my
room mate who grew up in Punjabi India, and I used to have fake debates about
who invented ” chutney “. In the Caribbean where fresh and preserved fruit is
served with every meal, consider it ludicrous to consider the origin of this.
Honestly it’s a simple answer of a populace making the most of their environment
to nourish and aid their own, sometimes it’s just duplicated or improved upon.
Don’t let me get started on the origin of noodles :D :D :D Now I’m hungry.

Joshua Taylor,

Hahah touche.

Aegon the Conqueror:
Tír Airgid,

The viking influence is why I said Iron Islands Sicily, only difference being that Sicily is an extrememly fertile and wealthy country in Medieval Times. The kingdom of Sicily was established after the Normans who originally are Vikings conquered it.

I forgot to include the Celts too ( no not the US basketball team )

Drfunk,

I think you’re referring to Taylor Lilly?

Aegon the Conqueror,

I was also afraid that some of my comments were tedious if not off track. I would
welcome a forum because here we respond to news or contests that could be many
or none. It would be nice to focus on a thought provoking subject where questions
and dumb assertions are allowed. It can be a learning or sharing experience as well.
Did you see my post to Omar Brown shortly after he suggested it ? I forget the thread.

WildSeed,

I might have, though this past weekend all news and comments were read from the small screen of my blackberry so it would have been easy to skipped it by accident. Driving and reading WIC.net is perhaps not such a good idea.
From what I’ve seen so far WIC.net is probably the internet domain with the nicest posters, yes there are one or two mean ones (looking at you CLaudia) but overall it’s a tight knit community. Most other domains seem to be mudslinging contests and other deragotory discussions. So with the WIC.net guys transferring there the discussions remain civil, friendly and interesting
Oh and the best part in select discussions you can spoil all you want without adding the spoiler text, *sigh* so freeing.

Ours is the Fury,

Hey so I know you guys have been quite silent on the topic so far, but just want to hear your thoughts on the forum if you would be so kind as to indulge me.

Macha:
YvyB,
Oh I’m a sucker for any debate on cultural references. :) We’re of the same opinion, with only a few small differences in regards to the Iron Islands, which – despite their insularity – I’ve always felt that were based on more of a viking culture, and Dorne – which I strongly associate with Moorish Spain.

Viking or Celt ? Moorish Spain implies African influence.

Winter Is Coming,

Can we maybe expect a celebrity cameo from one of you guys?

idkk,

I’m not too familiar with his work, but I really like his look for either…

I’m not sure he will be available.
He says on his Twitter July 23 that he “Just tried on a wig for a period movie… 1700 in France”

He could be available though if that period movie role is not too large a role……
After reading about him he sounds perfect for Daario. He has martial arts training and horse riding experience… and wants a good script.

All that have joined the forum welcome! We got the blessing of Phil so we are *semi-official”. Message me on twitter @obienator if you are having any issues.
My screen name there is “DonalNoyesArm”

Aegon the Conqueror:
Tír Airgid,

The viking influence is why I said Iron Islands Sicily, only difference being that Sicily is an extrememly fertile and wealthy country in Medieval Times. The kingdom of Sicily was established after the Normans who originally are Vikings conquered it.

I didn’t know that and it’s very interesting! I will most certainly be on the look for books where I can read more on the subject. Thanks for the info!

Tír Airgid,

I think you misunderstood…. WildSeed was rambling a bit , and she was saying thank you for BEING understanding… not that she didn’t understand you :)

Tír Airgid,

Ah that’s ok, I just know the last thing WildSeed would want to do is offend anyone, and you too for that matter :)

Ser Lemon Cakes,

His younger sister was a British pop singer too and yes he can :p

Josla:
You think they’ll feature Jorah and Danny’s kiss. I’m so looking foward to that scene. They better make it feel awesome like in the books… it was so romantic!

Oh I’m sure they’ll have it. Looking back on it now, I think of it as more terribly sad than romantic though, considering it’s 100% one-sided. : /

YvyB:
Tír Airgid,

Ah that’s ok, I just know the last thing WildSeed would want to do is offend anyone, and you too for that matter :)

Thanks YvyB. I did have quite a trial with words yesterday ( rambling ). You did not
warn me that the Dornish Red you offered was fortified ( and similar to what Lancel
offered King Robert ). Hope both your days are are going well.

This is inappropriate, but Ramon Tikaram’s haircut makes his head look like the tip of a penis :P

Great News that Dan Hildebrand is cast in Game Of Thrones. He was awesome in Deadwood.

I found out some awesome gossip about Dan !!! Dan Hildebrand doesn’t only play tough guy on screen – he has another role that’s even harder – he has just come back from building an orphanage in Haiti for a children’s charity called “haiti hero”. He raised the funds himself, laid the foundations, put up re-bar, sprayed concrete and battled with tarantulas, torrential rain and searing heat. Check out the charity and the blog photos on http://haitihero.blogspot.co.uk/ especially the bit about his battle with a giant tarantula. EEeeeeeK!!!

Nice one Dan!

Michel,

I don’t think Meereen will be on the first season, Astapor definitely, the fourth season will show Dany conquering the slaver cities, but I think the sack of Astapor will be one of the closing episodes of the third season