[Boaz]

Commonmind, I've now seen 300 and I now know who Gerard Butler is. On the one hand, he'd be a very good Eddard and having a hot star die in the firest season would be a great shock for most viewers. But I'd also like to see him around for a while... and so I think he'd do well as Jorah, Victarion, Mance, Stannis, or Euron. He's a bit young, but I think he'd be great as Barristan the Bold.

By the way, has anyone ever done any casting? For a school play or local theatre? I know it's easy for me to sit here as an amateur and a fan and just contemplate choices, but if any of you have practical experience in casting would you mind pontificating of the processes, problems, and goals of casting? Thanks.

Edit:

I just looked at IMDB (Internet Movie Database) and HBO's ASOIAF production has just been updated. Some major stars are either penciled in or perhaps signed on for the show. Looks like it's gonna be mixed accents! Americans, Brits, Aussies... oh boy!

I've just included the most notable... you can go check out the rest for yourself.

Eddard Stark - Viggo Mortensen

Jon Stark - Daniel Radcliffe

Samwell Tarly - Harry Melling

Cersei Baratheon - Gwynneth Paltrow

Jaime Lannister - Heath Ledger

Robert Baratheon - Brendan Gleeson

Danaerys - Emma Watson

Catelyn Stark - Natalie Portman

Jeor Mormont - Harrison Ford

Tywin Lannister - Colm Meaney

Pycelle - Richard Harris

Littlefinger - Jack Black

Sandor Clegane - Toby Keith

Olenna Tyrell - Angela Lansbury

Renly Baratheon - Joaquin Phoenix

Stannis Baratheon - Hugh Jackman

Brienne - Chyna

Varys - Robbie Coltrane

Roose Bolton - Sting

Khal Drogo - Vin Diesel

Taena Merryweather - Jessica Alba

Margaery Tyrell - Mischa Barton

Loras Tyrell - Chris Evans

Theon - Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Viserys - Paul Walker

Rhaegar Targaryen - Tom Cruise

Lyanna Stark - Katie Holmes

What do you think?

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