Jamie Bamber (of BSG fame) auditioned for the role of Jaime Lannister in HBO’s pilot for Game of Thrones, a part that ultimately went to Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. This was revealed by him to Jackie, who reported it at the A Song of Ice and Fire Forum, at the Cylon Attack convention this past weekend in London.
Bamber would have been interesting in the role, although Jackie speculates that perhaps his average height ultimately weighed against him when the character of Jaime is supposed to be tall. That said, we know from remarks from GRRM and from at least one actor that has auditioned that the audition process leads them to keeping in mind actors for future roles. If the series goes forward, we may well see Bamber in a secondary role later on.
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Big fan of Bamber but I don’t think he could of pulled the role off. Would be glad to see him as perhaps another character, but I think the casting went the right direction.
He could do a good Beric or Loras’ older brother (forget his name now..)
Yeah, Garlan Tyrell would be a pretty good one too. I thought of Beric as well. The most out-of-the-box idea I’ve had is Littlefinger—no reason to typecast him as the goody two-shoes if he can play other things, right? :)
I do agree that Coster-Waldau looks like an excellent pick, and I wouldn’t change him for anyone. But it’d be nice to see Bamber involved somehow if the series goes forward.
The Littlefinger idea is brilliant. I’m sure Bamber would be perfect. He could do the smug side in his sleep and the fake helpful as well. I can hear him telling Ned Stark not to trust him right this minute.