Roger Ashton-Griffiths Cast As 'Mace Tyrell' In Season Four Of GAME OF THRONES

Roger Ashton-Griffiths Cast As 'Mace Tyrell' In Season Four Of GAME OF THRONES

Author George R.R. Martin has revealed that British actor Roger Ashton-Griffiths has joined the cast of HBO's upcoming fourth season of Game of Thrones. Hit the jump for comments from the author and details on his role in the series.

By JoshWilding - Jul 31, 2013 04:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Game of Thrones
Source: Not A Blog


After teasing fans with clues about the latest addition to the cast of HBO's Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin has now confirmed that Roger Ashton-Griffiths has been cast as 'Mace Tyrell'. He is the Lord of Highgarden, head of House Tyrell and father to Loras and Margaery (who is of course married to Joffrey). His mother - Olenna Tyrell - views him as a bit of a fool, but he still plays a big role in what happens at King's Landing. The author confirmed this news via his blog, saying: "He's a father, he's a son. He's been a bishop, a cardinal, a prior, a friar, a vicar, a knight, a lord, a mayor, a director. There's one born every minute, but by any other name he'd smell as sweet. Yes, it's the fine British character actor Roger Ashton-Griffiths, who has been cast in the role of Mace Tyrell, son to the Queen of Thorns, and father of Loras and Margaery." Griffiths has previously appeared in Gangs of New York, Torchwood and The Tudors.

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bukstrthehukstr
bukstrthehukstr - 7/31/2013, 4:31 AM
Not what I pictured.
BizarroGrif
BizarroGrif - 7/31/2013, 4:43 AM
You said it mate. Not what I had in mind at all.

Still, not bothered about Mace as much as others. Bring on The Red Viper
13echo
13echo - 7/31/2013, 4:49 AM
Growing strong
GetsugaTensho22
GetsugaTensho22 - 7/31/2013, 5:00 AM
Oddly enough, exactly how i pictured.
Even Pedro Pescal, the dorky actor for The Viper has grown on me. NOW PLEASE RECAST THE MOUNTAIN.
Whoelsebutkevin
Whoelsebutkevin - 7/31/2013, 5:03 AM
Wth is wrong with The Mountain. He's a good actor and looks like a [frick]ing mountain. lol I'm just curious.
Kyos
Kyos - 7/31/2013, 6:43 AM
Conan Stevens definitely should return as The Mountain!!
TucsonRican
TucsonRican - 7/31/2013, 9:14 AM
The problem with The Mountain is that most didnt realize that the character had been recast. I had to explain that it was the same guy that decapitated a horse in season 1. Most of my friends (not readers, just watchers) had no idea.


They also had no idea Mormot is the son of the leader of the Night's Watch...
Horsemanofwar
Horsemanofwar - 7/31/2013, 11:16 AM
Never imagined Mace Tyrell to be this old, but I believe HBO & GoT know exactly what they are doing, so I have no worries at all! :)
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