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Most actors would probably love a chance to score a role in HBO’s Game of Thrones, and there’ve been plenty of A-list celebs who’ve tried to get on the hit series to no avail. But there was a time when that wasn’t the case. Whether it was because of the grueling overseas filming schedule, gripes with the cast’s payscale, or sheer confusion over the George R.R. Martin-inspired story, here’s a look at some actors who refused Game of Thrones roles…
Tamzin Merchant | 0:27
Jennifer Ehle | 1:02
Jamie Campbell Bower | 1:35
Brian Cox | 2:08
Dominic West | 3:20
Gillian Anderson | 4:09
Jonathan Pryce | 4:53
Perdita Weeks | 5:48
Ray Stevenson | 6:35
Lily Allen | 7:22
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John Sown is the original one ?
They dodged a bullet with Brian Cox.
who the fuck is tamzin merchant
good thing they turn it down, all terrible actors anyway
I'd like a role.
I thought Brian Cox died? Am I thinking of someone else?
I would have punted a newborn to get a part in GoT, lol – just kidding. I know they feel like terrible for turning down those roles.
Never heard of the 1st 3,now they know why lol
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Who cares. It is a pile of shit. As are all your pathetic uploads.
The thumbnail is horrible photoshop
i hate daenerys
Gillian Anderson as Melisandre?! HAHHAA. That would have been awful. Carice Van Houten is perfect
Watch my video of GOT SHOCKING SCENES
I wanna thank the new gods and the old that she did not get the role of dragon queen 😂😂.
It's better this way😂💪🏼⚔
I hate game of thrones
It's actually hard to predict if a show is going to be great or not. GOT books are not large audience. A lot of people never heard of it before the show. Sometimes Hollywood puts a lot of money on something that doesn't work. Other times everyone predict a show or a movie will be ruined yet it's successful (everyone said Heath Ledger was the worst casting for the joker, or Craig Daniel as James Bond would never work while both movies were huge success). Other examples include movies like suicide squad that had a crazy casting but was terrible (they made huge money though). You can't blame on actors because they couldn't have a clue at the time. It seems obvious now but back in time I guess they had to choose between this and several other opportunities. People try to do their best especially if they are not famous. They have a lot of pressure. You can never tell with certitude that a choice will be the best choice in the future.
IF BRIAN COX WAS THAT BIG OF A FAN, HE WOULD ACCEPT ANY OFFER THEY THREW AT HIM. I'M SURE HE'S NOT THAT DESPERATE FOR MONEY. SMH
And Tyrion is perfect as it is..
I'm so glad they all turned down the role… my Daenerys Emilia 😍😍😍
I can see why they wanted the other girl as Dany. She looks more Targaryen than Emilia.
Not for me, for Yara!
Ha ha Lilly Allen's own brother says she was lieing about being asked to do a cameo. Stupid lieing girl there's no need to lie
Honestly, Emilia has an air of innocence and strength no other actress could have had 😂
Jamie Campbell… 😍😍😍
OMG! thankfully she drops out because Emilia Clark really fits as the mother of the Dragon!
Actors Who Refused Game Of Thrones Roles
I don't recognize the names of any of these "stars".
Thank god they all refused to play these characters in game of thrones . I just love the current cast
the text is so washed out its unreadable
thank God they refused
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Wow, gotta love the money hungry actor 🙄
If Emilia was not casted, the show never would be what it is today
sub to sub anyone?
No! Not Tamzin Merchant! ANYBODY but Tamzin Merchant!!!!!! Thank heavens she turned down the role! She would've been shit.
So the last one was fake
regrets and pain 。。。
Seth Rogan should have played Jon Snow – Seth is great in everything – superb actor………
No way anyone could have played Caitlyn Stark better.
It was stupid to turn it down for more money, hopefully they'll call me and offer me more money in the future.
-Brain cox, presumably drunk
how can this narrator sound so robotic and automatic and dead?
I'm just glad the casting ended up how it did.