Reviews: "Game of Thrones" (Game of Thrones). Actors and roles of the series

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George Martin in 1991 opened a new, incredibly fascinating universe for readers - the world of Westeros, in which the story of his novels from the A Song of Ice and Fire series unfolds. It took the author four years to write the first book, published in 1996 under the title "Game of Thrones". It was written in the then popular fantasy genre with a bias towards the Middle Ages and light mysticism. The novel received only positive reviews. Game of Thrones quickly became a worldwide bestseller. Martin is a prolific writer. To date, his famous cycle has five books, not counting individual works related to him.

The long-awaited adaptation

The cycle quickly gained popularity, the number of fans grew, numerous sites appeared on which fans of the writer's work posted detailed biographies of the characters, created maps of the seven kingdoms and discussed the emergence of new novels. The growing popularity of books could not but interest the cinematographers. George Martin was repeatedly offered to film his novels, but he always refused. The fact is that with each new book published, the universe of Westerosgrew. The writer's works continued to receive rave reviews, "Game of Thrones" was becoming more and more popular, but Martin was sure that the film adaptation of his cycle was impossible due to the huge number of characters.

And only HBO, with an audience of more than 40 million people (only in America), broadcasting to 50 countries, was able to persuade the writer to create a series based on his cycle. After obtaining the consent, the creators of the picture began to develop the script, which was approved by the management of the television company. Although work on the series started in 2008, the first episode was shown only in the spring of 2011. The premiere was a resounding success and received good reviews. “Game of Thrones” (the series was named after the first novel in the cycle) was liked by the viewer.

Shooting and casting

The series "Game of Thrones" (Season 1) was released in April 2011. He gave way to the big screen for several young actors. Thanks to their participation in it, they gained great fame. Among them are Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, Richard Madden and others. In addition to little-known (at that time) performers, eminent actors such as Lena Headey and Sean Bean also took part in the filming. The selection of performers aroused great interest among fans of the cycle of novels by George Martin. They made assumptions about which of the actors would be best suited for the film adaptation. There were many versions, but the fans unanimously agreed on one thing - no one is better than the American actor Peter Dinklage for one of the leading roles, Tyrion Lannister. They turned out to be right - the name of this artist was announced inamong the first in the cast list of the series.

The geography of filming the picture is extensive. The TV company can afford location shooting, which brings realism to the series. It is filmed at several locations at once: in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco, Iceland and M alta. The city of Dubrovnik in Croatia became famous, which in the TV series Game of Thrones (season 1 and subsequent) turned into King's Landing.

Painting budget

The series "Game of Thrones" has become one of the most expensive projects of the TV company. Each new series is more expensive than the previous one. If in the first season its cost was estimated at 6 million dollars, then by the 5th season the cost of the series was already 8 million. Such large amounts are justified by the fact that the creators of the series meticulously approach both the location of the filming and the costumes of the main characters. The picture is not complete without a large number of special effects, which also increases its value. But the huge costs pay off in full - the series "Game of Thrones" is invariably in the top of the most successful film projects.

Eddard Stark

This is the noble and true to his word ruler of the North, brilliantly played by Sean Bean. An old friend and colleague of King Robert Baratheon, he fell victim to court intrigues. His death sparked a war between the rebellious North and King's Landing.

Jon Snow

The illegitimate son of the ruler of the North was played by Kit Harington. Immediately after graduating from stage schoolspeech and drama, he came to the casting of the series and received one of the leading roles. The television series "Game of Thrones", whose actors were so fond of the audience, opened the way for Harington to a big movie. He starred in such films as "The Seventh Son", "Pompeii" and "Silent Hill 2".

For 5 seasons, the audience fell in love with the young actor in the image of an honest and courageous Jon Snow. The death of this character was a real shock for fans of the A Song of Ice and Fire saga. But given the fact that Martin's death is not always final, fans of the actor believe they will see Kit Harington return to the series.

Robb Stark

The eldest son of the ruler of the North, who led the region after the death of his father. The character was played by Scottish actor Richard Madden. The death of his character was one of the series' most shocking moments.

Sansa Stark

The eldest of Eddard Stark's daughters. He is one of the key characters of the series, who survived until the sixth season. Sansa was played by Sophie Turner, who received positive reviews for her role. "Game of Thrones" was the debut of a young actress in a big movie. After participating in the series, she received several tempting offers in other film projects: "The Other Me", "Wanted". In 2016, the fantastic action movie "X-Men: Apocalypse" with her participation will be released on the screen.

Arya Stark

The youngest daughter of the Starks was played by a young but very talented British actress Maisie Williams. This is her film debut. Maisie's role was difficult. Arya -a naughty and adventurous girl. After the death of her father, she had to go through a lot. Having gone through difficult trials, she matured early. At the end of the fifth season, Arya goes blind. Maisie Williams will be seen again in the continuation of the series.

Jaime Lannister

The representative of the powerful house of Lannister was played by Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Before filming the series, he was more famous in the Scandinavian countries. Now he is involved in several interesting projects, in particular, in the fantastic film Gods of Egypt. One of the few characters to survive until Season 6.

Tyrion Lannister

This is one of the leading characters of the series and the favorite (by his own admission) of George Martin. He was played by Peter Dinklage - a gifted actor with a difficult fate. Due to a genetic disease, his growth stopped at 135 centimeters. But this sad fact did not prevent him from becoming a famous actor and starting a family.

Cersei Lannister

Jaime and Tyrion's sister, the Queen Dowager, is brilliantly played by Lena Headey. Cersei is one of the most controversial characters in the series. She is intelligent, cruel, and power-hungry, making her a formidable adversary. But she is not good at making concessions, and her thirst for revenge eventually leads the queen to the collapse of her hopes.

Daenerys Targaryen

This is one of the key characters of the series. Daenerys is the last of the Targaryen dynasty,dragon lords. She was born after the uprising led by Robert Baratheon and grew up far from her homeland. She is fair, but adamant in her decisions. Daenerys' main goal in life is to reclaim the throne of the Seven Kingdoms, which belongs to her by birthright.

The English actress Emilia Clarke played the Mother of Dragons. One of her last notable works is the role of Sarah Connor in the science fiction action movie Terminator Genisys, in which Arnold Schwarzenegger was among her partners.

Petyr Baelish

Minister of Finance under the advice of King Robert Baratheon. Active participant in court intrigues. Baelish is the "gray eminence" behind many of the events that have taken place in the Seven Kingdoms. He unleashed a war between the North and House Lannister, betraying Ed Stark. He is not characterized by remorse, in people he is only interested in their vulnerability, through which they can be manipulated. In the series, Baelish was brilliantly played by Aidan Gillen, whose candidacy was favorably approved by George Martin himself.

Series Summary

It makes no sense to dwell on each series in detail - this is too voluminous material. Brief announcements await the reader.

Game of Thrones Season One

Here the audience meets the main characters and shows the reasons for the upcoming internecine war in the Seven Kingdoms. The main action takes place in the North, the Wall and in King's Landing. The episodes are based on the first volume of the cycle and the plot matchesoriginal.

Game of Thrones Season Two

This season was based on the second volume of Martin's cycle, Clash of Kings. The action of the epic is just beginning, and there are few new characters in the second part. Most of them are minor, except for Brienne of Tarth and Margaery Tyrell. The plot of the second part as a whole corresponds to the original.

Game of Thrones Season Three

This part was the most shocking for the audience and caused a storm of negative emotions towards George Martin. For those who have long been familiar with his work, it is no secret that he is reputed to be a writer who kills his central characters in cold blood if the plot requires it. Several new characters have been introduced this season. The most striking of them is Mance the Raider, the leader of the wildlings, famous beyond the Wall, who managed to unite the scattered tribes into a single union.

Significant deviations from the original plot of the cycle have already appeared in this part, but this did not affect the overall development of events. The third season is based on the first part of the novel A Storm of Swords.

Game of Thrones Season 4

The third part, called the most tragic, ended with the fact that the audience parted ways with several central characters of the saga. Events in the Seven Kingdoms are getting a new development, the departed heroes are being replaced by other faces. Among them is Prince Darna Oberyn Martell.

The Game of Thrones saga, the 4th season of which was remembered by the audience for many bright moments, ended on a tragic note - the Darnian prince dies in a duel with Gregor Clegane, Tyrion, condemned by his father forexecution, kills him, and young King Joffrey drinks a glass of wine with poison and dies at his own wedding.

Game of Thrones Season Five

Arya Stark arrives in Braavos and begins serving the Faceless at the House of Black and White. Petyr Baelish marries Sansa Stark to Ramsay Bolton. Jon Snow and his men sail to Hardhome to convince the wildling tribes to come with him. He promises them lands beyond the Wall. At this time, the settlement is attacked by an army of White Walkers. In King's Landing, Queen Dowager Cersei undergoes a humiliating ceremony in atonement for her crimes. Jon Snow, after returning to the Wall, dies at the hands of his comrades-in-arms who betrayed him. His death came as a shock to viewers who seemed already accustomed to the sudden departure of characters from the series. In terms of tragedy, the fifth part significantly exceeds the events of the third season.

Game of Thrones best episodes - unexpected plot twists and deaths of beloved characters

Each season of the famous Seven Kingdoms saga boasts shocking moments. Let's remember the best of them.

In the ninth episode of the first season, the ruler of the North, Eddard Stark, is executed, which provokes the outbreak of a military conflict.

The ninth episode of the second season gave viewers a stunning spectacle of the epic battle on the Blackwater between the defenders of King's Landing and Stannis Baratheon's fleet.

Viewers who have not read the books of the series were shocked by the 9th episode of the third season, when Robb Stark, his mother and most of the army of the North were treacherously killed in one fell swoop.

In the ninth episodeIn the fourth season, Ygritte, who had a romantic relationship with Jon Snow, dies. The girl dies in his arms. In the final episode, Tyrion Lannister kills the woman he loves and his father who betrayed him.

The eighth episode of the fifth season gave viewers an unforgettable meeting of people and the army of the White Walkers. Both critics and fans have cited the fight scene in the wildling village as one of the show's best moments. The ninth series struck the audience with a terrible death at the stake of the young daughter of Stannis Baratheon, who was sacrificed to the Lord of Light. In the season finale, Jon Snow dies - another death that shocked loyal fans of the series.

Game of Thrones is a television series that teaches viewers not to become attached to their favorite characters, as their lives can be cut short at any moment. And it doesn't matter if the positive and negative character dies - the saga of the Seven Kingdoms is conceived by the author as the most realistic work. And real life, as you know, is quite unpredictable and often unfair.

"Game of Thrones" - release date of new episodes and announcement of events

George Martin is currently working on completing The Winds of Winter. It should come out (at least that's what the fans of the cycle hope for) in 2016. The final part, "Dream of Spring", is planned by the writer for 2019. The series is already overtaking the books, and its finale is already close. By the end of season 5, the picture caught up with the original. Some storylines have been changed, but the general picture of what is happening in the novels has been preserved. The series "Game of Thrones", the 6th season of which is notjust around the corner, is able to shock the audience more than once, because now only its producers and George Martin know what will happen to the heroes of the picture next.

Predicting the course of events is becoming increasingly difficult. But it is known for sure that in the new season, viewers will again see Bran Stark and Hodor, who did not appear in the fifth part. According to the producers, these characters have quite significant roles.

Game of Thrones is a TV series that you can expect to see all sorts of twists and turns in the storyline. With a high degree of probability, a new character will appear next season, which will radically affect the course of events. Most likely, this will be another contender for the Iron Throne of Westeros, the appearance of which will be a complete surprise to the rest. This is quite in the spirit of Martin - to confuse the viewer, distract him with rapidly developing bloody events and stun him with a new plot twist. Daenerys Targaryen is considered the sole heir of the once great dynasty of dragonlords. At the same time, George Martin at the beginning of the series of novels mentions her nephew Aegon, who seems to have been killed in infancy. His appearance will be a complete surprise and will completely change the balance of power in the Seven Kingdoms that has developed by the fifth season.

Thus, the series "Game of Thrones", the 6th season of which the audience is waiting with great impatience, is fraught with many more shocking surprises. The most interesting thing is that George Martin himself has not yet come up with an ending to his cycle of novels. As for the new season of Game of Thrones, the datethe release of the first episode was announced on April 24, 2016.