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Crushable’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2 Dream Cast

Crushable's 'Game of Thrones' Season 2 Dream Cast

Casting for the second season of Game of Thrones is well underway– and a good thing, too, since a second season has been in the works since the airing of the show’s very first episode. This season will cover the second book of the series, A Clash of Kings, and has a whole bunch of new characters to get to know. Among them are Margaery Tyrell, the sister of Ser Loras “Knight of Flowers” Tyrell, who will be played by The Tudors actress Natalie Dormer, and Brienne of Tarth, an exceptionally tall warrior maid who will be played by the 6’3″ (you heard me: 6 foot three!) actress Gwendoline Christie. There are still plenty of roles left to fill, though; here’s who we’d like to see join the cast: More »

Video Gallery: Best Of British Guys Playing Americans

Video Gallery: Best Of British Guys Playing Americans

What’s the point of having an British accent if you aren’t going to use it? These days, it seems like every-other American TV character is played by a Englishman. From Chuck Bass to Bill Compton, our networks are a testament to the new British Invasion. We don’t begrudge these blokes their roles, but we also wouldn’t mind hearing a little London from time to time. Check out our gallery of the best Brits-as-Americans. More »

Dude Diary: Sam Claflin

Dude Diary: Sam Claflin

When Disney announced last week that unknown British actor Sam Claflin would be joining the cast of the next installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, we rightly thought, “Wha?” Who is this good looking 23-year-old actor pretty much plucked from obscurity to play “the key role of Philip, a youthful missionary,” alongside the inimitable Johnny Depp? Claflin has just a couple of professional projects under his belt, although not one has yet to air. Still, he has worked with some huge names in the industry — a credit to his natural talent, connections or a hardworking agent. More »