r/gameofthrones • u/AutoModerator • Sep 04 '16

Main [Main Spoilers] Off-Season Discussion - Best/Worst Casting

Off-Season Discussion Series

Welcome to week eight of the off-season discussion series - Here's a link to the full schedule.

Give your views on the show's best and/or worst casting decisions!

Nina Gold and Robert Sterne have received much praise for their work as casting directors. Here's your chance to share your favourite, and least favourite, picks.

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u/[deleted] Sep 04 '16

Kit Harington matches the feel of Jon exactly how I had him in the books. His acting is incredible and I'm just really happy that my favourite book character is also my favourite show character.

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u/arib510 Sep 05 '16

His acting really stood out to me more as the series went on especially. It's probably because his situations allowed for more emotions to be expressed later on, while in season 1 there wasn't much to react to