McGregor will not appear in Game of Thrones
At the An Evening With...event in Manchester, McGregor says he has never been offered a role in Game of Thrones.
I have never been in contact with anyone from Game of f-ckin’ Thrones. Don’t believe everything you hear.
White: McGregor will be on Game of Thrones
White confirms McGregor will appear on Game of Thrones (4:30 in video):
I knew that a few months ago that they were interested in putting him in the show. And I’m glad he did it. It’ll be great. I’m excited for him.
https://youtu.be/5McRtt8Dvg8?t=4m29s
Says Elba should be next Dr Who
At the British Film Awards, Williams says she’d like to play Dr Who if Elba does not take the role.
Yes it would be cool but right now I’m locked into some other things. I think a female doctor would be incredible. I think a black doctor would be incredible. I’m all for Idris Elba – but if not I’ll take it for the team and do it!
Will return in GoT Season 6
Wright says he will be returning to Game of Thrones season 6 as Bran Stark.
I can’t say a lot, but I am back this season, and it’s going to get particularly interesting with Bran. He has some interesting visions.
He also talks about whether Jon Snow will come back;
I wish he would because I love Kit and because the character’s so cool. Who knows? We start filming series six at the end of this month [July] so we’ll see.
Show might outpace books
The producers tell Entertainment Weekly that they do not intend to slow the show down or pad it out if it comes down to outpacing Martin’s next two novels. It’s possible the producers, who know the general idea of the story’s ending, might conclude the show before the last book is released. Those involved are hoping this doesn’t become an issue. Benioff comments:
Ideally, the books come out first. ‘We don’t want to become a show that outstays its welcome and tries to turn each book into three seasons. Part of what we love about these books, and the show, is this sense of momentum and building toward something. If we tried to turn this into a 10-season show we’d strangle the golden goose. There is a ticking clock here.