Will not recast Murphy’s role
Thrones directors announce they will not recast Murphy’s role of Ser Denys Mallister.
We will not be recasting J.J. Murphy. He was a lovely man, and the best Denys Mallister we could have hoped for. And now his watch is ended.
JJ Murphy dies at age 86
Murphy dies at age 86. Murphy was cast to play Ser Denys Mallister, the oldest member of the Night’s Watch, in the fifth season of Game of Thrones. After only four days into filming his scenes, the actor collapses and dies.