Game of Thrones (HBO)

Athryn · 2011-06-14T13:23:17.000Z

belgerog:

I wonder how the Brienne auditions will go. “Hey, we needed someone really ugly, so we thought about you.”

I think Claire Danes would be a great Brienne (she can be Hollywood ugly) except that she’s kinda short (Brienne is supposed to be taller than most men.)

Tin_Wisdom · 2011-06-14T13:41:10.000Z

That should be a fun bit of casting – I look forward to hearing who they pick.

Dufresne · 2011-06-14T13:45:03.000Z

I’ve always pictured Brienne as looking vaguely like Clea DuVall. Since she’s worked with HBO before, on Carnivale, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if she was considered for Brienne.

Telefrog · 2011-06-14T13:48:03.000Z

Still way too short.

Edit: I totally realize that HBO will not hire a seven-foot tall, muscular, ugly woman for the part. Still, it would be nice if the woman they hire isn’t completely tiny.

Hugin · 2011-06-14T13:58:06.000Z

Telefrog:

Still way too short.

Edit: I totally realize that HBO will not hire a seven-foot tall, muscular, ugly woman for the part. Still, it would be nice if the woman they hire isn’t completely tiny.

Actually, going by the casting side, HBO looks pretty interested in not going “Hollywood” for the role.

“[BRIENNE TARTH] FEMALE. Age: 20s. A skilled warrior in service to Renly Baratheon. Larger and stronger than most men, we first meet Brienne when she wins a tournament, defeating the famed Loras Tyrell. Big-boned and plain faced, she has an awkward personality, but is also honest and loyal. She is derisively known as “Brienne the Beauty”… RECURRING. (Season Two: 6 episodes/Season Appearances: Multiple Season) Must be a MINIMUM of 5’10″. Do NOT submit actresses that look like models. We are looking for a big, WARRIOR-TYPE woman that’s more MANLY than womanly.”

Cormac · 2011-06-14T14:06:40.000Z

Dufresne:

I’ve always pictured Brienne as looking vaguely like Clea DuVall. Since she’s worked with HBO before, on Carnivale, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if she was considered for Brienne.

Funny, I had also been thinking of her! Though she really is a bit on the small side.

Hugin:

Actually, going by the casting side, HBO looks pretty interested in not going “Hollywood” for the role.

“[BRIENNE TARTH] FEMALE. Age: 20s. A skilled warrior in service to Renly Baratheon. Larger and stronger than most men, we first meet Brienne when she wins a tournament, defeating the famed Loras Tyrell. Big-boned and plain faced, she has an awkward personality, but is also honest and loyal. She is derisively known as “Brienne the Beauty”… RECURRING. (Season Two: 6 episodes/Season Appearances: Multiple Season) Must be a MINIMUM of 5’10″. Do NOT submit actresses that look like models. We are looking for a big, WARRIOR-TYPE woman that’s more MANLY than womanly.”

Cool, rather surprised how directly they are addressing the issue and not going mainstream. But judging by their track record in casting the other characters I don’t think we really need to worry!

jason · 2011-06-14T14:07:45.000Z

Brienne should be played by Zoë Bell.

Hugin · 2011-06-14T14:09:17.000Z

I strongly guess they’ll hire some tall German or Norwegian lady we’ve never heard of.

Hugin · 2011-06-14T14:09:57.000Z

jason:

Brienne should be played by Zoë Bell.

Too short.

Lurb · 2011-06-14T14:11:03.000Z

Andrew Mayer:

The hint of Japan in the Lannister armor was a bit surprising, but cool.

While there is a little bit of that, Lannister high officers give me more of a 16th century European vibe.
In particular, when Twyin appeared on his horse after the battle I inmediately thought of emperor Charles V after the battle of Muhlberg.

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graller · 2011-06-14T14:46:19.000Z

Brienne needs to be cast by some ex-WWF wrestler. Nothing else would match the description!

Angie_Gallant · 2011-06-14T14:55:05.000Z

I suggested Lindsay Hayward, but she’s 6’9" and people would start automatically shipping her with Gregor just because of the size.

AndrewMyers · 2011-06-14T14:59:29.000Z

Andrew Mayer:

They just not ready to start Pod casting yet.

Ba-dum tishhhh! He’ll be here all week, folks! Try the veal.

Sir_Digby · 2011-06-14T15:15:40.000Z

Digital Spy – 14 Jun 11

Sean Bean 'stabbed after glamour model row'

Game of Thrones star Sean Bean is reportedly stabbed after an altercation in North London.

Sean Bean…

DarthMasta · 2011-06-14T15:34:36.000Z

It’ already been said in this thread, but Peter Dinklage isn’t exactly Tyrion ugly, and yet…

Jason_Townsend · 2011-06-14T15:52:24.000Z

Non-ugly Tyrion, non-equine Arya, normal-eyed Targaryens, not-so-unappealing Jorah etc. All they really might think about is a plausibly athletic build and somewhat unconventional looks. For her socially isolating “freakishness” they can fall back on the abnormality of her being a soldier and on the details of makeup and costuming.

Black_Isis · 2011-06-14T15:56:34.000Z

Jason Townsend:

Non-ugly Tyrion, non-equine Arya, normal-eyed Targaryens, not-so-unappealing Jorah etc. All they really might think about is a plausibly athletic build and somewhat unconventional looks. For the character’s socially isolating “freakishness” they can fall back on the abnormality of her being a soldier and on the details of makeup and costuming.

It’s worth noting that Robin Weigert isn’t exactly a hideous woman, but they managed to make her look pretty plain and “mannish” when she was playing Calamity Jane on Deadwood. I suspect a lot of the mannish-ness of Brienne can be done through makeup and acting.

mixuk · 2011-06-14T16:04:09.000Z

To me Brienne always looked like a younger Tilda Swinton.

ckessel · 2011-06-14T18:28:43.000Z

graller:

Brienne needs to be cast by some ex-WWF wrestler. Nothing else would match the description!

They could cut her character entirely and lose almost nothing from the overall story.

Equis · 2011-06-14T18:35:58.000Z

ckessel:

They could cut her character entirely and lose almost nothing from the overall story.

You lose a large part of Jaime’s redemption, which is pretty important to the overall story.