Casting complete for A Game of Thrones

HBO is supposedly now in the process of beginning to film the pilot episode. As James Poniewozik of Time magazine has noted, there is still no guarantee this show will make it to the actual TV lineup. However, he also does recognize that:

HBO does not generally like to shoot (presumably) expensive pilots like this for nothing. I'm basing this on no inside information, mind you, but just considering HBO's history, I would guess that the pilot would have to pretty badly screw the direwolf, as it were, not to get a shot at the air.

Here is a list of some of the more recent characters and who, reportedly, will be playing them:

Bran Stark - Isaac Hempstead-Wright

Benjen Stark - Joseph Mawle

Magister Ilryio Mopatis - Ian McNeice

Khal Drogo -Jason Momoa

and

Ser Rodrik Cassel - Ron Donachie

For more information:  Keep an eye on Martin's Not-a-Blog for insider updates, and for a more complete casting list, check out the Tower of the Hand website.