'Game of Thrones' Season 6 Release Date, Cast News: Reports Point to Newcomer Ian McShane
Ian McShane is being cast for a yet-to-be revealed role in the sixth season of the hit fantasy drama TV series "Game of Thrones." Many are wondering what character the known "Deadwood" alum will play in the upcoming installment.
Although this information is yet to be confirmed, fansite WatchersOnTheWall.com sounded off their speculations based from their earlier casting reports. Among the characters mentioned by the website is Randyll Tarly.
The casting call for Randyll indicates that he is in his 50s to 60s.
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"McShane could definitely pass for ten years younger, and looks enough like John Bradley to pass for Sam's father," WOTW said.
The "GoT" fansite also mentioned the possibility for the role of Septon Meribald who was described by tipsters as a "gruff, no-nonsense, and salt-of-the-earth" character.
"Although the casting call asked for a younger actor, I can see them forgoing the age restraints in relation to this character – he is an old soldier after all," the site wrote.
There's also the theory that the 72-year-old English actor will take on the role of a Northern Lord.
"Described as 'ruthless and calculating,' the character is said to appear in three episodes, with twenty days of filming. This matches McShane's relatively small amount of screentime, while opening up the potential for the character to be of key importance in a possible Northern rebellion," the website said.
Other names of characters mentioned on the article are Euron Greyjoy, Elder Brother, Marwyn the Mage, Aerys II Targaryen, and Howland Reed.
"Game of Thrones" Season 6 is currently in production and is slated to premiere sometime in 2016.
