Editing Game of Thrones (section)

=== Casting ===
On May 5, 2009, it was announced that Peter Dinklage had been signed on to star as [[Tyrion Lannister]] in the pilot, and that Tom McCarthy was set to direct.<ref>Andreeva, Nellie (2009-05-05). [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i30b29365238b3652e08e2efdc7f0af62"Two will play HBO's 'Game'"]. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2009-05-1</ref>Shortly thereafter, pranksters at the Internet Movie Database edited the [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001061/ IMDb profile] of actress Holly Marie Combs to indicate that she had been cast as [[Catelyn Stark]]; however, producers [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] and [[w:D.B. Weiss|D. B. Weiss]] confirmed this was a hoax.<ref>[http://winter-is-coming.blogspot.com/2009/05/david-dan-confirm-what-we-already-know.html David and Dan Confirm What We Already Know"]. "Winter Is Coming" blog. Retrieved 2009-06-21.</ref> A few months later, in the beginning of August, it was revealed that Catelyn would be portrayed by [[w:Jennifer Ehle|Jennifer Ehle]].<ref>Andreeva, Nellie (2009-08-03). [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3icaec2feffc977edcd7939413cf46b0d9" Trio of actresses cast in TV projects"]. Hollywood Reporter.</ref>

On July 19, 2009, a number of further casting decisions were announced, including Sean Bean being given the role of [[Eddard Stark|Ned Stark]],<ref>Kit, Borys; Nellie Andreeva (2009-07-19). [http://www.reuters.com/article/filmNews/idUSTRE56J09D20090720 "Sean Bean ascends to "Game of Thrones"]. Reuters. Retrieved 2009-07-20.</ref> thus confirming a rumour first reported a couple of days before.<ref>[http://winter-is-coming.blogspot.com/2009/07/insider-sean-bean-cast-as-ned.html  "Insider: Sean Bean cast as Ned"]. "Winter Is Coming" blog. Retrieved  2009-07-15</ref> Other actors signed on for the pilot were Kit Harington in the role of [[Jon Snow]], Jack Gleeson as [[Joffrey Baratheon]], Harry Lloyd as [[Viserys Targaryen]], and Mark Addy as [[Robert Baratheon]].<ref>Kit, Borys; Nellie Andreeva (2009-07-19).  [http://www.reuters.com/article/filmNews/idUSTRE56J09D20090720 "Sean  Bean ascends to "Game of Thrones"]. Reuters. Retrieved  2009-07-20.</ref><ref>Martin, George R. R.. [http://grrm.livejournal.com/95840.html "A Casting We Will Go"]. Retrieved 2009-07-20.</ref>

On August 20, several more casting announcements were made, featuring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as [[Jaime Lannister]] and [[w:Tamzin Merchant|Tamzin Merchant]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen]], as well as Richard Madden in the role of [[Robb Stark]], Iain Glen as Ser [[Jorah Mormont]], Alfie Allen as [[Theon Greyjoy]], and the young Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams as [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] and [[Arya Stark]], respectively.<ref>Hibberd, James (2009-08-20). [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3iebbbd387ec9a77d4420b06999a24352b "HBO appoints subjects to 'Thrones'".] Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved  2009-08-20</ref> On September 1, it was revealed that Lena Headey had been cast as [[Cersei Lannister]].<ref>Ryan, Maureen (2009-09-01). [http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/09/game-of-thrones-hbo-.html "Royal HBO role filled by 'Terminator: Sarah Connor' actress"]. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009-09-01.</ref> On September 23, Martin confirmed that Rory McCann has been cast as [[Sandor Clegane]].<ref>Martin, George R. R. (2009-09-26). [http://grrm.livejournal.com/109392.html "As Sandor Clegane, the Hound..."]. Retrieved 2009-09-26.</ref> Isaac Hempstead-Wright was confirmed as [[Bran Stark]] on October 14, followed by an announcement of Jason Momoa as Khal [[Drogo]] three days later.<ref>Ryan, Maureen (2009-10-13). [http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/10/game-of-thrones-hbo.html "The 'Games' afoot: HBO's 'Game of Thrones' gears up"]. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009-01-13.</ref>

After the pilot was shot and the series picked up, it was announced that the role of Catelyn had been recast, with [[w:Michelle Fairley|Michelle Fairley]] replacing Ehle.<ref>Andreeva, Nellie (2009-08-03). [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i21cea1586dd4edf533b1d96d3d3b5d32 "Fairley to replace Ehle in HBO's 'Thrones'"]. Hollywood Reporter.</ref>  Later, it was also confirmed that [[w:Emilia Clarke|Emilia Clarke]] would replace Tamzin Merchant as Daenerys.<ref>Ryan, Maureen (2010-05-21). [http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2010/05/game-of-thrones-hbo.html "Exclusive: 'Game of Thrones' recasts noble role"]. Chicago Tribune.</ref><ref>Martin, George R. R. (2010-05-21). [http://grrm.livejournal.com/153995.html "A New Daenerys"]. Not a Blog. LiveJournal.</ref>

The casting process for season 2 began in May 2011.<ref name="Season 2 casting">[http://www.tvshowauditions.info/2011/05/hbo-hit-series-game-of-thrones-season-2.html Season 2 casting call] Tvshowauditions.info, 2011-05-11</ref>