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Game of Thrones: Let’s dreamcast a Robert’s Rebellion prequel show

By Drew Maidment

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Varys, Aerys Targaryen’s Master of Whisperers

Nicolas Hoult
WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MAY 08: Nicholas Hoult attends the LA Special Screening of Fox Searchlight Pictures’ “Tolkien” at Regency Village Theatre on May 08, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) /

1. Nicholas Hoult

Varys will be a difficult character to capture, as Conleth Hill gave one of the show’s best performances as the sneaky master of whisperers. During this era, Aerys has newly imported Varys from across the Narrow Sea to serve as his advisor and spymaster.

Nicholas Hoult’s character in Mad Max: Fury Road, Nux, looks a bit like what I imagine a young Varys to look like. Hoult could bring out Varys’ more optimistic side, since he’s always trying to do right by the smallfolk.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 12: Actor Jamie Campbell Bower attends the premiere of Screen Gems & Constantin Films’ ‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’ at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome on August 12, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 12: Actor Jamie Campbell Bower attends the premiere of Screen Gems & Constantin Films’ ‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’ at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome on August 12, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) /

2. Jamie Campbell-Bower

Something about this man’s face just screams “Spider” to me. Shave him bald to take away some of the sex appeal, and you’re left with a young Varys who is definitely hiding a myriad of secrets underneath that devilish grin.

Jamie Campbell-Bower has experience with fantasy franchises: he’s been part of the Harry Potter universe, the Twilight saga, The Mortal Instruments and more.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 24: Will Poulter attends the premiere of A24’s “Midsommar” at ArcLight Hollywood on June 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 24: Will Poulter attends the premiere of A24’s “Midsommar” at ArcLight Hollywood on June 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) /

3. Will Poulter

Like Hoult, Maze Runner and Black Mirror veteran Will Poulter could bring out the more idealistic side of Varys, although he still has enough more than enough grit and ruthlessness to play the sly spymaster. 

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