Charles Dance played Tywin Lannister for the first four seasons of Game of Thrones, and to this day, we’re unable to think of anyone who can give an implacable stare of disapproval better than him. Now, We Got This Covered reports that Dance has joined the cast of Netflix’s The Crown, a lavish period drama all about the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II, England’s current reigning monarch.
The Crown is full of magnificently dressed members of the upper classes negotiating icy silences. Dance will fit right in.
This news comes after Dance was spotted on the set of The Crown’s third season, which will be set some years after its second. Reportedly, he’s stepping into the role of Lord Mountbatten, played in his younger (but still middle-aged) incarnation by Greg Wise. A cousin of the queen’s, Lord Mountbatten was known to have a mentor-mentee relationship with his grand-nephew Prince Charles, who will be played by Josh O’Connor. Look for them to share some screen time.
In other news, Deadline reports that Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss will tomorrow receive an Award for Creative Excellence from the Visual Effects Society, which ““recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the art and science of the visual effects industry by uniquely and consistently creating compelling and creative imagery in service to story.” It’s no surprise that Benioff and Weiss are on their shortlist, because have you seen this s**t?
“David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are groundbreaking storytellers who have redefined the relationship between the viewer and the story,” said VES Board Chair Mike Chambers. “You can easily see this from the epic following of Game of Thrones, a pop culture phenomenon, which is a testament to their expert blending of visual effects, evocative characters and a remarkable imagination.”
Take your bow, guys.
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