Who was originally supposed to be Daenerys Targaryen?

Tamzin Merchant
Tamzin Merchant was originally cast in the role of Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones, a decision announced by HBO on 20 August 2009. She played the role in the pilot episode filmed in late 2009, with her scenes being filmed in Morocco.

Who was nearly cast in Game of Thrones?

9 Actors Who Were Almost Cast In ‘Game Of Thrones’

• Tamzin Merchant as Daenerys Targaryen. HBO/WENN.
• Dominic West as Mance Rayder. HBO/WENN.
• Sam Heughan as Loras Tyrell. HBO/WENN.
• Lily Allen as Yara Greyjoy.
• Danny Dyer as Pyper.
• Sam Claflin as Jon Snow.
• Gillian Anderson as Cersei Lannister.
• Izzy Meikle-Small as Sansa Stark.

Why was Jennifer Ehle recast?

Why Jennifer Ehle left ‘Game of Thrones’ While the Daenerys role was recast because the original actor wasn’t the right fit for the show, the story behind the recasting of the Catelyn character is a bit different. Apparently, producers didn’t have any issues with Ehle’s performance.

Who was supposed to play mother of dragons?

Actress Tamzin Merchant
Actress Tamzin Merchant was originally cast as Daenerys in “Game of Thrones.” But after the first, disastrous pilot was filmed, she was replaced with Emilia Clarke. In a new interview, Merchant says that “Game of Thrones” was a story she wasn’t excited to tell.

Which characters on Game of Thrones have been recast?

Game Of Thrones: All Of The Characters That Were Recast And Why 1 Daario Naharis. For three episodes in Season 3, the role of Daario Naharis, the eventual advisor-turned-lover of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), was played by Ed Skrein. 2 The Mountain. 3 Tommen Baratheon. 4 Myrcella Baratheon. 5 Dickon Tarly.

Why is Game of Thrones so popular?

The characters of Game of Thrones are so vividly written and portrayed, they feel like real people. Just, you know, people who ride dragons and rule kingdoms and crush the life out of a man with his bare hands. As indelible as the characters are to us now, some of them underwent changes as the roles were recast during the series.

What happened to Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones Season 3?

She stood in the background while Melisandre, Stannis and Davos Seaworth were being introduced as new characters in the series. She was recast in season 3 by Tara Fitzgerald when it was time to cast a more experienced actress in order to portray the devout follower of the Lord of Light.

Why was Daenerys Targaryen recast as a more experienced actor?

When it came time for him to be king following Joffrey’s death, the producers decided to recast him with a more experienced actor.