Ygritte Finally Cast In Game Of Thrones Season 2

Ygritte Finally Cast In Game Of Thrones Season 2

Fans have been wondering who would play Jon Snow's Wildling love interest in season 2 of HBO's fantasy drama series. Now thanks to EW we know..

By MarkCassidy - Oct 10, 2011 02:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Game of Thrones
Source: Entertainment Weekly



Ygritte, the red headed Wildling girl who falls in love with Jon Snow, plays a pretty big role in the second book in George R.R Martin's Song Of Ice And Fire series so it's likely that the character will also feature prominently in the show too. She had been the last major character to be cast (I think?) but now EW reveal that Rose Leslie will bring her to life..



Downton Abbey actress Rose Leslie has landed the key role of a Wildling woman that Jon Snow meets during during his adventures beyond the Wall. Ygritte is described as “strong-willed, witty, skilled in battle and survival in the wilderness. An unconventional beauty, skinny but strong with red hair (which the Wildlings consider ‘kissed by fire’).”


Ygritte is a ferocious warrior but has a soft spot for Jon Snow. She is best known for her catchphrase: "You know nothing Jon Snow" which is frequently referenced by GOT fans. Scottish actress Leslie is a relative newcomer with Gwen in Downtown Abbey being her only significant role.




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CRleo1995
CRleo1995 - 10/10/2011, 3:25 PM
Jon Snow going to get some?
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 10/10/2011, 3:37 PM
Yes Ygritte invites Snow in between her furs:)
GreendaleHumanBeing
GreendaleHumanBeing - 10/10/2011, 3:42 PM
Winter is Coming
headlopper
headlopper - 10/10/2011, 3:44 PM
I've never seen this show. Is it worth watching? Anybody?
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 10/10/2011, 3:46 PM
ror@ YAY!;D
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 10/10/2011, 3:48 PM
headlopper@ yes it is. I recommend.
marvel72
marvel72 - 10/10/2011, 3:50 PM
@ headlopper

yeah mate,my favorite show when it was on.i've never read the books but the show was very good.
headlopper
headlopper - 10/10/2011, 3:54 PM
@AlexDeLarge87 & AlexDeLarge87- Thanks guys!
soaponapope
soaponapope - 10/10/2011, 4:15 PM
kit harrington is pleased
SugarYumYum
SugarYumYum - 10/10/2011, 6:45 PM
@headlopper: A friend and I decided to check it out on Demand one night out of curiosity and ended up watching the whole season 10 hours straight into the late hours of the morning.

Totally worth it. I'd recommend this series to anyone, definitely give it a go.
Talontd
Talontd - 10/10/2011, 8:15 PM
Bonnie Wright should fire her agent...


Tough, pretty redhead with an accent and messed up teeth...SHE'S PERFECT, LOL.


Seriously tho, i think she would've been great in the role...


..but as far as i'm concerned they haven't made a mistake yet.....BRING ON SEASON 2!!!!


@headlopper

@SugarYumYum
has it right. I watched this weekly when it was airing, then after it finished, 5 friends and I did the 10hr marathon....absolutely brilliant show!
croniccris
croniccris - 10/10/2011, 8:46 PM
@headlopper its awesome check it out
Rothwilder
Rothwilder - 10/11/2011, 5:37 AM
Could be giving her the "Lord's Kiss" in the next season.
level1paladin
level1paladin - 10/11/2011, 11:30 AM
She's very Ygritte. Good casting.
REMY1
REMY1 - 10/13/2011, 7:15 AM
You know nothing Jon Snow. Shes a perfect Ygritte.
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