Rose Leslie Lands Major Role on Game of Thrones
Two big pieces of news out of HBO this week:
- Game of Thrones will return in April.
- Rose Leslie has landed the final major role of season two.
The actress, best known for having played Gwen on Downton Abbey, will portray Ygritte, a Wildling woman who meets Jon Snow during his adventurous time beyond the Wall.
The character plays a key part in the books on which the series is based and described as “strong-willed, witty, skilled in battle and survival in the wilderness." She's an "unconventional beauty" who is thin, yet powerful.
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October 10th, 2011 9:04 PM
good choice for the role. I can totally imagine her as Ygritte. Game of Thrones so far contains a top-notch casting, not missing even once.
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October 10th, 2011 9:02 PM
Who's Viper?