Stannis Baratheon reminded chubby watchman Samwell Tarly that Tarly’s dad was the only man who ever defeated Stannis' brother Robert Baratheon in battle. And now it looks like we’ll get to meet Sam’s unforgiving dad Randyll when Sam heads south next season.
Watchers On The Wall points to this casting call for a Randyllesque character:
Father. Aged 50’s to 60’s, he’s one of the greatest soldiers in Westeros- a humorless martinet, severe and intimidating. He demands martial discipline in the field and in his home. It’s described as “a very good part” for next year and that he’s “centrally involved” in a protagonist’s storyline.
The same site wonders if the following describes Balon Greyjoy’s brother (and Theon’s uncle) Euron:
Pirate, man in his 40’s to late 50’s. He’s “an infamous pirate who has terrorized seas all around the world. Cunning, ruthless, with a touch of madness.” He’s a dangerous-looking man. A very good part this season.
And is this Septon Meribald, who finds himself involved with Brienne and Pod?:
Priest, in his 40’s or 50’s. A gruff ex-soldier who found religion. Now a no-nonsense rural priest who ministers to the poor of the countryside. He’s salt-of-the-earth man who has weathered many battles..
Find WOTW’s story on the matter here.
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