Sean Bean in Game of Thrones

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According to Winter is Coming there is a rumor that Sean Bean has been cast as Eddard Stark in Game of Thrones.

Personally, I think that is great news. I love Sean Bean as an actor, and while he was relatively marginalized in Lord of the Rings, if you watch the extended editions he has some great scenes that ended up cut dealing with his brother and father, of course he has done well in many other roles. I did however think he was too old for the part, but makeup artists can fix that I’m sure. I actually thought Clive Owen would have been the best choice, darker coloring, younger, and able to provide the sort of lordly gravitas needed. Sean Bean can do all that too of course.

I’ve seen some people worry about casting a big name in such a role, but remember, Ned is not actually a big role. He is vastly important to the series, but, he’d be a regular only in one season and then only appear in a flashback as a guest star. Because of the relatively shorter time commitment Ned has always been a role that could attract a bigger name actor. Also, many actors who command millions for movies don’t demand the same price for all their work. Many go and do broadway for a huge paycut, or they do independent films for far less. An HBO production always has the feel of an independent film, and actors may wish to participate for a nice shot at an emmy or other award. It isn’t always about the money. So I wouldn’t worry about the Sean Bean rumor, if it is true, busting the budget.

Edit: Yes, it has been confirmed.

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4 Thoughts on “Sean Bean in Game of Thrones”

  1. gil on July 17, 2009 at 7:30 am said:

    Concept art of ice anytime soon?

  2. Cortny Woodworth on July 17, 2009 at 10:09 am said:

    Oh, my gosh!!! I love that guy. I hope that’s not just rumor. He will be exceptional in that role.

    I was hesitant to get excited about the movie/series version (fearful of having my vision of the novels destroyed), but if they’re going to cast guys like Sean, I may have to see it after all.

  3. Steven Till on July 22, 2009 at 4:33 pm said:

    I love Sean Bean too. Some of the other actors I’ve heard include:

    – Mark Addy as King Robert I Baratheon
    – Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon
    – Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen
    – Kit Harington as Jon Snow

  4. Claudio Specht on November 17, 2009 at 10:11 am said:

    I actually think he is a very good choice, if you remember Sharpes Rifles you know that he really brings this kind of characters to life.

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