Game Of Thrones Season 7: Everything We Know So Far
10. The Other New Roles
Along with Broadbent's character - which is likely filling the role of "Priest" outlined in the casting call that emerged last year - there are a number of other roles the show has been looking to fill. These include:
General: In the age range 40 – 55. "He’s a senior military officer, and they’re looking for a white actor who uses the British RP accent. The actor is needed for the week of September 6th."
Gate guard: In his 20s. This character is a “Confident, characterful, straight-talking Northern lad with a great face to play across a very excellent series of scenes.” He needs to have “wit, timing, and charisma.” He’ll film between mid-October and mid-November.
City guard: In his 30s. This guy will intercept “a suspicious-looking person on his nightly patrol.” He’s got an RP accent and will shoot for a week in mid-October.
Merchant: In his 40s. HBO wants a character actor for this part. He’ll appear at an inn during a busy evening. They’re open on his race and appearance. He’ll shoot scenes during the first week of November.
Lovely lady: No age range is provided, but the role is described as “an attractive young courtesan who is sure of her own mind.” The role is a “good speaking part.” Again, the production is open regarding race and ethnicity. She’ll shoot for a week in early October. The part requires full nudity.
Lieutenant: In his 20s. The lieutenant is “an athletic, physically fit, and disciplined warrior.” The producers want someone who isn’t white. It sounds like they’d prefer someone of Middle Eastern descent. He’ll shoot for several days across three weeks between mid-September and mid-November.
Warrior: 35 – 45 years old. “The character is a tough-looking bruiser with the attack skills of a pit bull, and the actor needs to be great at fighting. He has a ‘considerable’ amount of dialogue as well. It’s described as an ‘excellent part for a top-end actor.'” They’re looking for a white actor with a “neutral and non-posh English accent.” The role will shoot through October.
Young Lord: In his late 20s. This guy is a tall, handsome young lord. The producers want a white actor with an RP accent. He's shooting scenes starting September 20th.
On top of that, we also know from the show's SXSW panel that Ed Sheeran will be making a cameo appearance this year, as a present for Maisie Williams, who is a big fan. Odds on Sandor Clegane calling him a c**t and chopping his head off?