Home » Game of Thrones Season 4 Casting Underway: Magnar, Mace…& the RED VIPER

Game of Thrones Season 4 Casting Underway: Magnar, Mace…& the RED VIPER

by Cian Gaffney
46 comments 251 views

Try Max Now
Red-ViperIn a recent report by Tower of the Hand, an esteemed fansite for A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones, it was confirmed by none other than George R.R. Martin himself that casting for season 4 of Game of Thrones has well and truly begun.

The confirmation came during a Q&A session at ConQuesT 44 in Kansas City. Notes on the content of this session have been recorded on Tower of the Hand, here. The report states that:

“Auditions are being held now for season 4 – including the Magnar, Mace Tyrell and OBERYN MARTELL!!”

For those Unsullied fans of the show who are as yet unaware of these characters, this is very good news, indeed. Styr, the Magnar of Thenn, is a wildling leader and ally of Mance Rayder. Mace Tyrell is the lord of Highgarden, son of Olenna and father to Loras and Margaery. And Oberyn Martell? Without giving too much away, Oberyn Martell is a Dornishman, known by most as the Red Viper of Dorne. He has been a fan favorite for many years, and is definitely a character to look out for.

All of this is certainly great news, and something to look out for and follow now that season 3 has almost reached its conclusion. Season 4 has been confirmed, of course, and will premiere next spring.  With that in mind, does anyone have any preferences for actors they would like to see in these roles? Sound off in the comments.

Try Max Now

Related Posts

46 comments

James June 13, 2013 - 2:51 am

Viggo Mortensen as the Red Viper

Reply
Sam Brosenberg June 12, 2013 - 3:09 pm

ALEXANDER SIDDIG AS THE RED VIPER!!

Reply
dm June 11, 2013 - 9:06 am

Not sure why but while I read these books the Red Viper appeared in my head as John Turturro. It would definitely be out of his usual acting roles but I think he’d fit the part.

Reply
Hassan Contessa June 10, 2013 - 10:08 am

Daniel Day Lewis, or someone of equal calibre, for the role of Oberyn. The higher up the Hollywood ladder the better, but only for this character, no other.

Reply
viper June 9, 2013 - 9:42 pm

Certainly the actor finally playing Oberyn is up for big ride! I recently auditioned for that exciting role, and even though I know is virtually impossible that I get it, Ill be happy for the fellow who is chosen!

Reply
jwilke62 June 9, 2013 - 3:27 pm

Naveen Andrews would be the best oberyn lost fans would shit the lid if they seen that but honestly he fits the charter more then any actor i know

Reply
MJ Snow May 29, 2013 - 10:48 am

Am I the only one having a panic attack about Ian Whyte coming back and ruining Gregor Clegane again? UGH! We need to rally together and get Conan Stevens back!

Reply
BobbySoFamous June 4, 2013 - 8:19 am

You are not the only one!!

Reply
Cian Gaffney June 4, 2013 - 8:30 am

Don’t worry, so am I.

Reply
Drak June 10, 2013 - 3:33 am

Yeah…no offense to Ian Whyte there, but Stevens had an air of menace that wasn’t just based on his size and really made the character work in the short time he was on Game of Thrones.

Reply
Cian Gaffney May 28, 2013 - 10:02 am

Personally, I think James Purefoy would be a great Red Viper. He was outstanding as Mark Antony in Rome, and could give an equally memorable performance as Oberyn. He could even be a great Euron Greyjoy! Mads Mikkelsen seems to be ideal for Euron, though.

While I’m at it, let’s stick with Rome alumni. Indira Varma for Ellaria Sand or perhaps Arianne Martell, and Ray Stevenson for Victarion Greyjoy!

Reply
Eleonora Iafano May 28, 2013 - 6:22 pm

Would absolutely love to see Mads Mikkelsen as Euron Greyjoy. He has a very icy yet charismatic presence to him. As for James Purefoy in the role of the Red Viper….yes! He’s played a multitude of characters over his career. I could totally see him in that role. Of course, my choice for one of those characters would be Tom Hardy, but that’s only because I love him and could see him playing something in the GoT series. Wishful thinking. Who is Indira Varma? Ray Stevenson – two thumbs up!

Reply
Cian Gaffney May 29, 2013 - 7:58 am

Indira Varma played Niobe, wife of Lucius Vorenus, in Rome. I have to say, as much as I admire Tom Hardy’s acting prowess, I’d rather keep big named actors away from the show as much as possible; the actors should never be bigger than the show. Ned Stark was different, as they had to get the show up off the ground, and Sean Bean was born for that role.

Reply
MJ Snow May 29, 2013 - 10:47 am

LOL I love the idea of taking the cast of Rome and adding them to GoT! Especially Ray Stevenson, please! Cian, you’re brilliant!

Reply
Cian Gaffney May 29, 2013 - 10:53 am

Haha, Polly Walker would be a perfect Genna Lannister, too…although her character will probably be unfortunately cut! Also, KEVIN MCKIDD FOR JON CONNINGTON. He is the only actor for that role!

Reply
MJ Snow May 29, 2013 - 10:57 am

Oh she would! And she probably will, yeah, which is too bad, I liked her character a lot. Oh but now you’ve got me thinking we need to find a way to cast some of the Deadwood characters too!

Reply
Cian Gaffney May 29, 2013 - 11:06 am

I’ve always thought Ian McShane would be an amazing Randyll Tarly. The formidable Al Swearengen of Westeros!

MJ Snow May 29, 2013 - 11:21 am

Yes, please! I would actually be happy if Ian McShane appeared in everything I watch, very happy indeed!

Sam Brosenberg June 12, 2013 - 3:14 pm

oooooooh, that would be fuckin awesome

Sam Brosenberg June 12, 2013 - 3:09 pm

I’d rather see McKidd as an Ironborn, I think he’d make a great Crow’s Eye…

Reply
Gerard Donaghy May 28, 2013 - 10:00 am

I’ll do it if you like. I can be trusted not to give spoilers to the press and stuff like that.

Reply
VL Vandy May 28, 2013 - 7:51 am

What? No call to cast Ellaria Sands? I would be all over that part!

Reply
Michael JD May 28, 2013 - 7:48 am Reply
Guest May 28, 2013 - 7:47 am Reply
Eric Gerard Nebran May 28, 2013 - 7:44 am

“daughter of Olenna and father to Loras and Margaery”? did I read that right?

Reply
Michael JD May 28, 2013 - 7:44 am

I’m pretty sure Mace isn’t Olenna’s daughter…

Reply
solotc May 28, 2013 - 8:32 am

Yea… He is. Loras and Margaery are her grand children. In one of her scenes this season she refers to him as a great buffoon or something of that sort saying she wanted to keep him out of the war. I think she was talking to Queen Cyrsei

Reply
Michael JD May 28, 2013 - 9:00 am

That would make him Olenna’s son, not daughter.

Reply
solotc May 28, 2013 - 3:07 pm

BWAHAHAHA! I can’t believe I missed that! I suck at that internet today

Reply
Cian Gaffney May 28, 2013 - 3:09 pm

It seems I do too!

Patrick O'Driscoll May 28, 2013 - 8:57 am

lmao good catch.

Reply
Cian Gaffney May 28, 2013 - 9:00 am

Thanks, it’s changed now!

Reply
Michael JD May 28, 2013 - 9:10 am

Happy to help. Love HBOWatch!

Reply
Héctor Caraballo May 28, 2013 - 7:32 am

Dominic West!!! He could not be Mance Ryder but he would be an excellent Red Viper:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0922035/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Reply
Cian Gaffney May 28, 2013 - 9:57 am

McNulty! Given the habits of the producers, I doubt he’d be cast after so gracelessly turning down the role of Mance before, unfortunately.

Reply
Yoinazek May 28, 2013 - 7:12 am

Isn’t season 4 supposed to be the second part of book 3?

Reply
Martin Melka May 28, 2013 - 10:23 am

Since Red Wedding will be in this season and is in book 3, pt 2, no?

Reply
Cian Gaffney May 28, 2013 - 11:07 am

A Storm of Swords hasn’t literally been split in half, but yes, they are incorporating it into two seasons. However, it’s thought that elements of A Feast for Cows and A Dance with Dragons will seep into the last few episodes of season 4.

Reply
Mary Arden May 28, 2013 - 7:07 am

Keanu reeves

Reply
Margarita Sabeva May 28, 2013 - 9:41 am

oh,have u seen any recent photos of him?

Reply
Martin Melka May 28, 2013 - 10:27 am

I don’t even

Reply
Guest May 28, 2013 - 6:47 am

Seriously, I would like to audition for the part of Oberyn. I could be dornish.

Reply
Morgan Howell May 28, 2013 - 6:43 am

I would like to Audition. Where do i sign up?

Reply
Morgan Howell May 28, 2013 - 6:48 am

seriously, that drawing looks like me…

Reply
Rinal Cruz May 28, 2013 - 6:42 am

it would mean great if the audition was held nearby………huuhuhuh

Reply
Omega Ra May 28, 2013 - 6:28 am

Me! lol

Reply

Leave a Comment


Adblock Detected

Please support us by disabling your Ad Blocker extension from your browsers for our website.