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How to Get Cast in ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8

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Want to audition for a speaking role on Game of Thrones?

Want to join the cast of Game of Thrones as an extra? Learn how to audition for a role on Game of Thrones with the speaking role and extras casting information.

Game of Thrones was created for HBO by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. It is based on the George R. R. Martin fantasy novels, the first of which is titled A Game of Thrones. 

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Currently, Game of Thrones is filmed in a Belfast studio and several locations across Northern Ireland, Malta, Scotland, Croatia, Iceland, the United States, Spain and Morocco.

The series, set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos at the end of a decade-long summer, interweaves several plot lines seen through the eyes of a broad ensemble cast. The first narrative arc follows a civil war among several noble houses for the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms; the second covers the rising threat of the impending winter and the legendary creatures and fierce peoples of the North; the third follows the attempts of  the realm’s deposed ruling dynasty to reclaim the throne.

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Game of Thrones is one of the most watched shows on Television and has an international fan base. It has received widespread acclaim by critics. The series has won numerous awards and nominations, including Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Drama Series for its first four seasons, a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Television Series – Drama, a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in both Long Form and Short Form, and a Peabody Award.

Game of Thrones cast is also award-winning. Peter Dinklage won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Tyrion Lannister.

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As of April 8, 2014, six seasons have been ordered and four have been filmed. Due to the popularity of the Game of Thrones, producers have kept a tight lid on extras casting call opportunities as well as speaking roles. However, according to IMDB, the principal casting director for the Game of Thrones is Nina Gold. For a speaking role on the Game of Thrones, contact your agent. If you don’t have a talent agent yet visit our guide to landing a talent agent here.

If you are interested in becoming an extra on the Game of Thrones register with ExtrasNI. To register visit www.extrasni.com

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Megan Diane
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Hi, I'm Megan Browne, the Head of Partnerships at Project Casting - a job board for the entertainment industry. As Head of Partnerships, I help businesses find the best talent for their influencer campaigns, photo shoots, and film productions. Creating these partnerships has enabled me to help businesses scale and reach their true potential. I'm excited to continue driving growth by connecting people with projects they're passionate about.

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