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* And then the second teaser and behind-the-scenes peek happened. Oh god. Early reactions are comparable to that original Fellowship-over-the-ridge teaser for the [[TheLordOfTheRings Lord of the Rings]] movies.

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* And then the second teaser and behind-the-scenes peek happened. Oh god. Early reactions are comparable to that original Fellowship-over-the-ridge teaser for the [[TheLordOfTheRings [[Film/TheLordOfTheRings Lord of the Rings]] movies.
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* Harry Lloyd being cast as Viserys also caused a bit of squee for those who saw him being awesomely insane and creepy as a possessed JerkJock in Doctor Who.
* CharlesDance, yet another fan favorite, cast as Tywin Lannister.

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* Harry Lloyd being cast as Viserys also caused a bit of squee for those who saw him being awesomely insane and creepy as a possessed JerkJock in Doctor Who.
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* CharlesDance, Creator/CharlesDance, yet another fan favorite, cast as Tywin Lannister.
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* [[Series/{{Rome}} Indira Varma]] has often been mentioned by fans as an ideal potential casting choice for the Red Viper's paramour Ellaria Sand. [[http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/25/game-of-thrones-rome-actress/ Well, here you go.]]
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* [[Series/{{Sherlock}} Mark Gatiss]] will star in Season 4 in a yet unknown role!
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* Neil Marshall returns as the director of the Season 4 finale. The episode in question? '''The Battle of Castle Black'''!
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* Many book fans rejoiced when a very famous line: "Rhaegar fought valiantly, Rhaegar fought nobly, and Rhaegar died." was finally spoken.
* Martin confirms [[EnsembleDarkhorse Oberyn Martell]] for Season 4 (to be played by Pedro Pascal).

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* Many book fans rejoiced when a very famous line: "Rhaegar "Rhaegar fought valiantly, Rhaegar fought nobly, and Rhaegar died." was finally spoken.
* Martin confirms [[EnsembleDarkhorse Oberyn Martell]] for Season 4 (to be played by Chilean actor Pedro Pascal).
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* Martin confirms [[EnsembleDarkhorse Oberyn Martell]] for Season 4!

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* Martin confirms [[EnsembleDarkhorse Oberyn Martell]] for Season 4!4 (to be played by Pedro Pascal).
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* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzI9v_B4sxw Season 3 trailer, anyone?]]

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* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzI9v_B4sxw com/watch?v=p4iljcuzjG8 Season 3 trailer, anyone?]]
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* Martin confirms [[EnsembleDarkhorse Oberyn Martell]] for Season 4!
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* Many book fans rejoiced when a very famous line: "Rhaegar fought valiantly, Rhaegar fought nobly, and Rhaegar died." was finally spoken.
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** Also, all the hints being dropped by the series so far as to "The Boy's" true identity and nature are pure foreshadowing porn to those who know whats coming.
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* The name of episode nine of season three? ''[[WhamEpisode The Rains of Castamere]]''!
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* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzI9v_B4sxw Season 3 trailer, anyone?]]
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* Martin confirming that the bear pit scene was in (even though they had to shoot it in Los Angeles for logistical constraints), and a few weeks later, some very clear implication that giants would also appear. Almost everyone was assuming that both had been cut to lower costs!

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* Although it has not yet been confirmed that he will be playing Ramsay Bolton, it is confirmed that Iwan Rheon of ''{{Misfits}}'' will be in the cast next season, and the fandom is more or less convinced that he will be Ramsay. Opinions are divided, between the "squee" response, and a fear that Rheon's good looks and acting will make Ramsay Bolton [[DracoInLeatherPants too sympathetic]].

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* Although it has not yet been confirmed that he will be playing Ramsay Bolton, it is confirmed that Iwan Rheon of ''{{Misfits}}'' ''Series/{{Misfits}}'' will be in the cast next season, and the fandom is more or less convinced that he will be Ramsay. Opinions are divided, between the "squee" "{{squee}}" response, and a fear that Rheon's good looks and acting will make Ramsay Bolton [[DracoInLeatherPants too sympathetic]].



* Ciaran Hinds, AKA [[{{Rome}} Gaius Julius Caesar]], finally filling in the role of Mance Rayder, one of the most speculated parts.
* Ian [=McElhinney=] will return for Season 3 as BadassGrandpa MasterSwordsman Ser Barristan Selmy!

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* Ciaran Hinds, AKA [[{{Rome}} [[Series/{{Rome}} Gaius Julius Caesar]], finally filling in the role of Mance Rayder, one of the most speculated parts.
* Ian [=McElhinney=] will return for Season 3 as BadassGrandpa MasterSwordsman Ser Barristan Selmy!Selmy!
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* PeterDinklage as Tyrion Lannister. SeanBean as Ned Stark was almost met with as much praise, and most of the other casting is also loved by fans. Ian [=McNeice=] as Illyrio (although he didn't make it past the original pilot) and Rory [=McCann=] as The Hound were two where the fans rejoiced but the characters weren't as important.
* [[StargateAtlantis Ronan Dex]] as Khal Drogo anyone?

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* PeterDinklage Creator/PeterDinklage as Tyrion Lannister. SeanBean as Ned Stark was almost met with as much praise, and most of the other casting is also loved by fans. Ian [=McNeice=] as Illyrio (although he didn't make it past the original pilot) and Rory [=McCann=] as The Hound were two where the fans rejoiced but the characters weren't as important.
* [[StargateAtlantis [[Series/StargateAtlantis Ronan Dex]] as Khal Drogo anyone?

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* The news that Shireen Baratheon, Selyse Baratheon, Beric Dondarrion (re-cast), Thoros of Myr, Olenna Redwyne aka the Queen of Thorns, Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane, Meera and Jojen Reed, and of course Ser Brynden Tully aka the [[EnsembleDarkhorse BLACKFISH]] will be cast for Season 3.

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* The news that Shireen Baratheon, Selyse Baratheon, Beric Dondarrion (re-cast), Thoros of Myr, Olenna Redwyne aka the Queen of Thorns, Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane, Meera and Jojen Reed, Reed (EllieKendrick and Thomas Brodie-Sangster respectively), and of course Ser Brynden Tully aka the [[EnsembleDarkhorse BLACKFISH]] will be cast for Season 3.



** Sharp-eyed fans have noticed that Iwan Rheon's facial expressions are very similar to those of Michael [=McElhatton=], who plays Ramsay's father Roose. And we can always count on the special effects wizards to make Iwan look extra creepy.



* Ian [=McElhinney=] will return for Season 3 as Ser Barristan Selmy!

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* Ian [=McElhinney=] will return for Season 3 as BadassGrandpa MasterSwordsman Ser Barristan Selmy!
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* Gwendoline Christie was a longtime fan favourite for the role of Brienne, so when she was announced as having been cast in the role it made a large number of people very happy.

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* Gwendoline Christie GwendolineChristie was a longtime fan favourite for the role of Brienne, so when she was announced as having been cast in the role it made a large number of people very happy.
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* Ciaran Hinds, AKA [[{{Rome}} Gaius Julius Caesar]], finally filling in the role of Mance Rayder, one of the most speculated parts.

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* Ciaran Hinds, AKA [[{{Rome}} Gaius Julius Caesar]], finally filling in the role of Mance Rayder, one of the most speculated parts.parts.
* Ian [=McElhinney=] will return for Season 3 as Ser Barristan Selmy!
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* Although it has not yet been confirmed that he will be playing Ramsay Bolton, it is confirmed that Iwan Rheon of ''{{Misfits}}'' will be in the cast next season, and the fandom is more or less convinced that he will be Ramsay. Opinions are divided, between the "squee" response, and a fear that Rheon's good looks and acting will make Ramsay Bolton [[DracoInLeatherPants too sympathetic]].

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* Although it has not yet been confirmed that he will be playing Ramsay Bolton, it is confirmed that Iwan Rheon of ''{{Misfits}}'' will be in the cast next season, and the fandom is more or less convinced that he will be Ramsay. Opinions are divided, between the "squee" response, and a fear that Rheon's good looks and acting will make Ramsay Bolton [[DracoInLeatherPants too sympathetic]].sympathetic]].
* Ciaran Hinds, AKA [[{{Rome}} Gaius Julius Caesar]], finally filling in the role of Mance Rayder, one of the most speculated parts.
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* Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister. Sean Bean as Ned Stark was almost met with as much praise, and most of the other casting is also loved by fans. Ian [=McNeice=] as Illyrio (although he didn't make it past the original pilot) and Rory [=McCann=] as The Hound were two where the fans rejoiced but the characters weren't as important.

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* Peter Dinklage PeterDinklage as Tyrion Lannister. Sean Bean SeanBean as Ned Stark was almost met with as much praise, and most of the other casting is also loved by fans. Ian [=McNeice=] as Illyrio (although he didn't make it past the original pilot) and Rory [=McCann=] as The Hound were two where the fans rejoiced but the characters weren't as important.



* Charles Dance, yet another fan favorite, cast as Tywin Lannister.

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* Charles Dance, CharlesDance, yet another fan favorite, cast as Tywin Lannister.



* And, after the release of the Artisans video with Maisie Williams, the young actress set to play Arya, the fandom rejoiced yet again.

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* And, after the release of the Artisans video with Maisie Williams, MaisieWilliams, the young actress set to play Arya, the fandom rejoiced yet again.



* Although it has not yet been confirmed that he will be playing Ramsay Bolton, it is confirmed that Iwan Rheon will be in the cast next season, and the fandom is more or less convinced that he will be Ramsay. Opinions are divided, between the "squee" response, and a fear that Rheon's good looks and acting will make Ramsay Bolton too sympathetic.

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* Although it has not yet been confirmed that he will be playing Ramsay Bolton, it is confirmed that Iwan Rheon of ''{{Misfits}}'' will be in the cast next season, and the fandom is more or less convinced that he will be Ramsay. Opinions are divided, between the "squee" response, and a fear that Rheon's good looks and acting will make Ramsay Bolton [[DracoInLeatherPants too sympathetic.sympathetic]].
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* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m88vtg7jdx1r9h4heo1_500.jpg Set]] [[http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7y4e8wDYX1r9h4heo1_500.jpg photos]] confirming that the Tully seat Riverrun will ''finally'' appear after 2 seasons of not appearing. The crew has really gone all out designing it.

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* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m88vtg7jdx1r9h4heo1_500.jpg Set]] [[http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7y4e8wDYX1r9h4heo1_500.jpg photos]] confirming that the Tully seat Riverrun will ''finally'' appear after 2 seasons of not appearing. The crew has really gone all out designing it.it.
* Although it has not yet been confirmed that he will be playing Ramsay Bolton, it is confirmed that Iwan Rheon will be in the cast next season, and the fandom is more or less convinced that he will be Ramsay. Opinions are divided, between the "squee" response, and a fear that Rheon's good looks and acting will make Ramsay Bolton too sympathetic.
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** A half-ATFR for the announcement that Dominic West had turned down a role which, based on the interview, was almost certainly Mance Rayder. It sucked that he turned it down, but it showed what caliber of actor that they were looking for.
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** Not to mention the (in)famous chain of hands that the Hand of the King wears was shown.

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** Not to mention the (in)famous chain of hands that the Hand of the King wears was shown.shown.
* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m88vtg7jdx1r9h4heo1_500.jpg Set]] [[http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7y4e8wDYX1r9h4heo1_500.jpg photos]] confirming that the Tully seat Riverrun will ''finally'' appear after 2 seasons of not appearing. The crew has really gone all out designing it.
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** And once the actual casting was revealed, the fans were particularly excited for Dame [[TheAvengers Diana]] [[OnHerMajestysSecretService Rigg]] as Olenna.

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** And once the actual casting was revealed, the fans were particularly excited for Dame [[TheAvengers [[Series/TheAvengers Diana]] [[OnHerMajestysSecretService [[Film/OnHerMajestysSecretService Rigg]] as Olenna.
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** And once the actual casting was revealed, the fans were particularly excited for Dame [[TheAvengers Diana]] [[OnHerMajestysSecretService Rigg]] as Olenna.
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* The announcment that [[TheTudors Natalie Dormer]] has been cast as as Margaery Tyrell elicited much rejoicing from the fandom. Of course, YMMV, as this is also a bit of a BaseBreaker between those who think a 29 year old actress is [[DawsonCasting too old to play a character which is 16 in the books and should be about 19 in the show]], versus those who do not care because they think she is a good actress.

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* The announcment that [[TheTudors Natalie Dormer]] has been cast as as Margaery Tyrell elicited much rejoicing from the fandom. Of course, YMMV, as this is also a bit of a BaseBreaker between those who think a 29 year old actress is [[DawsonCasting too old to play a character which is 16 in the books and should be about 19 in the show]], versus those who do not care because they think she is a good actress.

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* Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister. Sean Bean as Ned Stark was almost met with as much praise, and most of the other casting is also loved by fans. Ian Mc Neice as Illyrio and Rory Mc Cann as The Hound were two where the fans rejoiced but the characters weren't as important.

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* Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister. Sean Bean as Ned Stark was almost met with as much praise, and most of the other casting is also loved by fans. Ian Mc Neice [=McNeice=] as Illyrio (although he didn't make it past the original pilot) and Rory Mc Cann [=McCann=] as The Hound were two where the fans rejoiced but the characters weren't as important.



* The news that Shireen Baratheon, Beric Dondarrion (re-cast), Thoros of Myr, Olenna Redwyne aka the Queen of Thorns, Meera Reed, Jojen Reed, and of course Ser Brynden Tully aka the [[EnsembleDarkhorse BLACKFISH]] will be cast for Season 3.
* Tyrion using a battleaxe and finally being seen fighting in battle.

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* The news that Shireen Baratheon, Selyse Baratheon, Beric Dondarrion (re-cast), Thoros of Myr, Olenna Redwyne aka the Queen of Thorns, Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane, Meera Reed, and Jojen Reed, and of course Ser Brynden Tully aka the [[EnsembleDarkhorse BLACKFISH]] will be cast for Season 3.
* Tyrion using a battleaxe [[AnAxeToGrind battle-axe]] and finally being seen fighting in battle.battle.
** Not to mention the (in)famous chain of hands that the Hand of the King wears was shown.
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** Double if you are book fan and know the [[{{Spoiler}} implications]] of that song. [[TheProducerThinksOfEverything That end credit song was for us]].
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* Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister. Sean Bean as Ned Stark was almost met with as much praise, and most of the other casting is also loved by fans. Ian Mc Neice as Illyrio and Rory Mc Cann as The Hound were two where the fans rejoiced but the characters weren't as important.
* [[StargateAtlantis Ronan Dex]] as Khal Drogo anyone?
* Harry Lloyd being cast as Viserys also caused a bit of squee for those who saw him being awesomely insane and creepy as a possessed JerkJock in Doctor Who.
* Charles Dance, yet another fan favorite, cast as Tywin Lannister.
* And then the second teaser and behind-the-scenes peek happened. Oh god. Early reactions are comparable to that original Fellowship-over-the-ridge teaser for the [[TheLordOfTheRings Lord of the Rings]] movies.
* Fans of [[TheWire The Wire]] rejoice! Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish will be played by Aidan Gillen, who played Tommy Carcetti in season three onwards. The man knows how to do despicable-yet-convincing!
* And, after the release of the Artisans video with Maisie Williams, the young actress set to play Arya, the fandom rejoiced yet again.
* The announcment that [[TheTudors Natalie Dormer]] has been cast as as Margaery Tyrell elicited much rejoicing from the fandom. Of course, YMMV, as this is also a bit of a BaseBreaker between those who think a 29 year old actress is [[DawsonCasting too old to play a character which is 16 in the books and should be about 19 in the show]], versus those who do not care because they think she is a good actress.
* Gwendoline Christie was a longtime fan favourite for the role of Brienne, so when she was announced as having been cast in the role it made a large number of people very happy.
* Hannah Murray (of [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Skins Skins]]) will be Gilly!
* The episode that GRRM will be writing in Season Two? The provisional title is "Blackwater". According to GeorgeRRMartin's blog, the episode will be directed by NeilMarshall, who is famous for directing ''Film/DogSoldiers'', ''Film/TheDescent'', ''{{Doomsday}}'' and ''{{Centurion}}''.
* The producers also got HBO to give the whole season a 15% budget increase, raising hopes even further about how big the battle could be. And then came the epic tease of it in the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV3RflsNxak Seven Devils trailer]].
* Roose Bolton mentioning his "bastard at the Dreadfort."
* "You know nothing, Jon Snow" is finally uttered in "A Man Without Honor."
* We get to hear Bronn and a barracks of Lannister soldiers sing "The Rains of Castamere" in "Blackwater." It also repeats at the end of the episode during the credits, performed by [[TheNational The National]].
* The news that Shireen Baratheon, Beric Dondarrion (re-cast), Thoros of Myr, Olenna Redwyne aka the Queen of Thorns, Meera Reed, Jojen Reed, and of course Ser Brynden Tully aka the [[EnsembleDarkhorse BLACKFISH]] will be cast for Season 3.
* Tyrion using a battleaxe and finally being seen fighting in battle.

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