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Game of Thrones:' Did You Notice These Characters Were Recast? (Why&Photos)
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Over its eight-season run, Game of Thrones made headlines for its shocking plot twists, but what many fans didn’t immediately realize was that the show also swapped out several characters mid-series—or even before it truly began.


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Today, let’s look behind the curtain at 10 major Thrones characters who were recast after filming began, and why those decisions were made.

1. Daenerys Targaryen

Before Emilia Clarke stole the world’s heart as the Mother of Dragons, the role of Daenerys was originally portrayed by Tamzin Merchant in the original (and now infamous) unaired pilot.

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