I did hear it will be done in Britain, using mostly british actors, though it is was very early on when I heard this.

I think this could be an amazing production. I think it could compare to the popularity of the HBO series “Rome”, which was a hit (hearing they might make a Big Screen Movie on Rome).

I have read the first 3 books 4 times, the fourth book only once. (admittingly, I did not like the fourth book, though I think I could like the fifth, if it can EVER be finished). It is a story of characters, many in fact. I read somewhere that, because of the “lifespan” of the characters, they may opt for some big names to play them (though I doubt it)

I wish we could be a part of the casting decisions. I do think there are a number of great actors, both new and from the 80’s & 90’s who could fit well into this elaborate cast. I would love to see names like Adrian Paul and Peter Wingfield mentioned in these casting calls, as I think actors such as these would have alot to offer to this series.

Word from Martin is that they were looking at New Zealand- hello, Middle Earth- and I think Romania- somewhere in Eastern Europe, anyways.

Now that I’m not at work and am in fact drinking, here goes;

Varyss the Spider: Ian McShane (Al Swearengen of Deadwood)
Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish: James Callis, (Dr. Gaius Baltar of BSG)
Vysaris Targareon, Dany’s older brother, the beggar king: Max Pirkis (Octavian the younger of Rome)
Kahl Drogo: Jason Scott Lee (Bruce Lee in the biopic)
Sandor Clegane, The Hound: Ray Stevenson (Titus Pulo of Rome)
Barriston Selmy, Barriston the Bold of the Kingsguard: Michael Ironside (The 80’s)
Brynden Tully, the Blackfish: Timothy Dalton (Bond)
Maester Luwin: Malcom McDowell (WING COMMANDER!)
Grand Maester Pycell: David Bamber (Cicero of Rome)
Lord Mormont, the Old Bear, commander of the watch: Rutger Hauer (The 80’s)
Lyssa Arryn: Amber Benson (Tara of Buffy)
Jorah Mormont: Sean Bean (Sharpe)
Jaqen H’ghar: James Marsters (Spike)
Theon Greyjoy: Kyle Gallner (Cassidy “Beaver” Casablancas from Veronica Mars)
Doran Martel: Edward James Olmos (Admiral Adama, so there)
Asha Greyjoy: Kristen Bell (you heard me)
Oberyn Martel, The Red Viper: Lou Diamond Phillips (All he has to do is fight well and die horribly)
Melissandre, The Red Woman: Gillian Anderson (Scully)
Maester Aemon Targareon of the Night’s Watch: assuming he lives long enough, Peter O’Toole
Thoros of Myr, The Red Priest: Michael Chiklis (Vic Mackey of The Shield)
Beric Dondarion, The Lightning Lord: Sean Maher (Simon from Firefly)
Bronn: Adam “Animal Mother” Baldwin

I’ve been waiting for progress on this since the news broke back in ‘06. Hell, every couple of weeks I’ve looked it up on imdb.com just to see that it was still devoid of activity.

Ok, so, casting time! I have multiple ideas for each, but still I’ll pick just one for here.

Something to consider, age; women marry early on in puberty and start having kids, a female character with a teenage kid could still be just shy of 30 and her husband may not be all that much older.

I’m not gonna bother trying to cast the kids.

Ned Stark: Jaime Bamber (Apollo from BSG),
Caetlyn Stark: Lena Headey (Sarah Connor)
Jaime Lannister: Kevin McKidd (Lucius Vorenus of Rome)
Cersei Lannister: Sarah Michelle Gellar (duh)
Robert Baratheon: clueless
Tyreon Lannister: ditto
Tywin Lannister: Patrick Stewart

Meh, I need to get back to work, actually.

I haven’t read these books yet, but I want to. This sounds very cool.

Thanks for encouraging us to read this!

Now if GRRM could just finish ADWD by the end of the year, this would be the best news ever.

I can’t wait to see this. I hope they do it justice. I think it will rely heavily on the script being good, and the casting has to be right. I don’t envy the casting director’s task, as there are a ton of characters in this story.