7 Actors Who Nearly Starred in Game of Thrones but Didn't Make the Cut
The Game of Thrones became a cultural phenomenon as one of the shows that changed the game for TV series, and lots of actors wanted to become a part of it.
We know the cast that brought George R. Martin's stories to our screens, and here are some of the big stars that could've been a part of it — but failed to get their part.
Before Game of Thrones, the producers didn't think about spending that much money on a TV show — it didn't seem profitable.
Yet the media distribution landscape has changed, and Game of Thrones became one of the first series that adapted to it. Before this show TV series was considered a second-tier job for an actor compared to the movie; now it's not that less prestigious, because the production value, the costs, and the profits can be quite similar, and the series with a weekly episode release keeps the buzz in the social media for longer than a movie.
Just look at the list of the actors who tried to become a part of this show — and you'll understand how much of a phenomenon it was. Now we just hope that Martin will finish the series.