Who is really the main character in Game of Thrones?
There could be many answers to this questions. I would like answer it from my perspective.In the first season, it was Eddard ‘Ned’ Stark.He was man with principles, the one who we thought will sit on the iron throne (before, he was executed ofcourse). He was the one fighting against all the odds.So, he should be the lead of first season.For the next 3 seasons, it was Tyrion LannisterI am surprised that very few people have mentioned him. He lead the cast of game of thrones for these seasons. Much of the storyline revolved around him. However, danaerys can slso be the contender for this spot, as this was the time for her rise, but I think tyrion wins quite easily. He got the most screen time during these seasons.Math too proves that tyrion is the main character in GOT.Fot the recent 2 seasons, it was Jon snow.He is always shown as a hero on the show, a bastard, who never wanted the crown.An underdog who keeps on rising. The best swordsman too ever walk. He is also the man of his words like ned stark. He even refused winterfell to keep his vow.He was the protagonist in the show’s best episode- ‘battle of the bastards”. He is the king in the north. We have already been teased with the possibilty of war between him and the white walkers and it will happen and it will be epic.He is a very important character and he is the current main lead.Now, for the next two seasons, I think the lead will be Brandon Stark.War is coming.The next 2 seasons will mainly focus on the white walkers and the war with them. Now, the most powerful person in the series is Brann (with all his supernatural abilities) and he will be the key factor in the war against the white walkers.Who will sit on the iron throne, that’s a pretty different question and a difficult one too. Everyone is a contender. Even Littlefinger is going strong. You can never underestimate the littlefinger. He was the reason for Ned stark’s death and he was the reason for Jon snow’s win in battle of the bastards.So, you cannot say. Only George R.R. Martin can answer that.
Game of Thrones Season 5 Episode 5 (Kill the Boy): What was that poem about Valyria and what is its significance?
This is the poem about Valyria recited by Jorah and Tyrion on the boat:-They held each other close,And turned their backs upon the end,The hills that split asunder,And the black that ate the skies,The flames that shot so high and hot, That even dragons burned,Would never be the final sights, That fell upon their eyes,A fly upon a wall, The waves the sea wind Whipped and churned, The city of a thousand years,And all that men had learned, The Doom consumed them all alike, And neither of them turned.The Tyroshi singer "Collio Quaynis" sings this song from the ballad-saga "The Dance of the Dragons" in High Valyrian - a song usually meant for a male and female singer. The song is about two lovers dying together during the Doom of Valyria. It is sung during Joffrey's weddingEasily the best episode of season 5. it's about the Targaryens flight from Valyria. How they resolved that the flames would not be the last things their eyes ever saw.If you have seen Pompeii Movie of our own Kit Harrington(JON SNOW), The particular scene can bring out the epic scene of lovers kissing in doom of Valyria.
Which of the Game of Thrones actors had been most successful at capitalizing on the popularity of the show?
I would probably vote for Peter Dinklage.Many of the other actors and actresses have enjoyed an improved career since the series but none have become quite as prominent as Peter Dinklage. The fact his character, Tyrion, became a fan favorite probably doesn’t hurt.Since he’s been on Game of Thrones, his profile, popularity and general visibility has just been way higher. While others like Sophie Turner and Kit Harrington have seen more roles since, Peter Dinklage went from being a little known actor to a star.Aside from a high profile role in the X-Men: Days of Future Past, he’s also got major voice acting roles in Ice Age and Angry Birds Movie, a starring role in films like Knights of Badassdom and Pixels, a prominent casting of the narrator in the video game Destiny and so on.His popularity went on to start including many other opportunities such as appearing on Sesame Street, Saturday Night Live and even as a presenter at the MTV movie awards.Runner ups for me go to the trio who made it to Star Wars.Jessica Henwick who plays Nymeria Sand, a minor character in Season 5, went on to landing a minor role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the new Netflix Iron Fist series.Gwendoline Christie went from Brienne of Tarth into a role on Hunger Games and a prominent role as Captain Phasma in the Star Wars trilogy.Thomas Brodie-Sangster who plays Jojen Reed to Newt in the Maze Runner trilogy and a role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.And of course, there’s Emilia Clarke who has seen her role as Daenerys Targaryen raise her to massive popularity but has surprisingly only resulted in major roles in Terminator: Genisys and Me Before You (and some smaller films).Lastly, an honorable mention must be made for Kristian Nairn.The actor who player the beloved Hodor was pretty much an unknown before the series but is now popular in his own right, with some roles and voice gigs. The biggest effect is probably on his DJing career which has seen considerably more interest since his appearance.Not bad for a guy who plays a mentally handicapped character with only one line!
What actor in Game of Thrones would you describe as average?
Edit: Updated to reflect the badass portrayal of the young Lady Mormont.Nathalie Emmanuel who plays Missandei, Jacob Anderson who plays Grey Worm, and Pilou Asbæk who plays Euron Greyjoy.All are decent actors, all do good enough with what they are given, none of the three have stood out in any way.I look for actors and actresses who command the scene, who have a presence and personality that makes you take notice and care. My ideals would be the likes of Pedro Pascal (Oberyn), Charles Dance (Tywin) and Aidan Gillen (Littlefinger): those three, when they are in a scene, own it. Whether you like or hate their characters, you can’t look away.Likewise, in less then ten minutes of screen time, the young Lady Mormont, owned her scene. She silenced lords and maesters with a waive of her hand, stared down the Starks, and gave a performance that would rival Charles Dance’s in power projection. Not many lines, but a badass portrayal of the character, all the more memorable considering the actress, Bella Ramsey, is ten years old and this is her first major acting appearance.The three I named at the top are okay, decent portrayals, but mostly “Meh”. I wouldn’t feel much if one of their characters died on screen, or the actor retired. I might yawn, but that would be all, because, in all honesty, I have no reason to care about them. When I see their scenes, my response is “okay, that was good enough, I guess”. Not bad, mind you, but the height of forgettable.Whether this is due to the directors telling them to act boring and lifeless, or a bad fit for their acting skills, or bad writing, their portrayals remain intensely unintense and memorably unmemorable.
Do big name celebrities move to TV or Theater because they can't land a role in a movie?
Not necessarily. This man, Kit Harington, aka Jon Snow, is very successful and well known. He is going back to something he loved: Theater.Harington at Comic Con in 2011Harington auditioned for and landed his first television role as Jon Snow in the television series Game of Thrones. The show debuted in 2011 to great critical acclaim and was quickly picked up by the network for a second season. He earned £2 million per episode of Game of Thrones. He can do whatever he wants.In 2012 he was Vincent in Silent Hill: Revelation 3D. The horror film. In 2013 he was in the film Pompeii. That year, Harington also voiced Eret in How to Train Your Dragon 2. In 2014, Harington appeared alongside Jeff Bridges in the film Seventh Son. In the 2015 HBO the comedy 7 Days in Hell, and Brimstone. In February 2017, it was reported that he would write, star and executive produce a three-part historical drama for BBC based on the real story of the Gunpowder Plot. Harington played the role of his ancestor Robert Catesby alongside actors Mark Gatiss, Liv Tyler and Peter Mullan.In June 2018, it was announced that Harington would star in the West End upcoming stage play True West, written by Sam Shepard and directed by Matthew Dunster. The play is set to premiere in November 2018 at the Vaudeville Theatre in London.