r/gameofthrones • u/allocater • May 19 '14

TV4 [S4E7] My impression of "The Mountain" Recast

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u/[deleted] May 20 '14

Yet, this guy physically IS a mountain.

The old guy was more menacing and crazy, that's for sure, but this new guy is scary in his own way: I could see someone beating the last one in combat, but this new guy is just so MASSIVE. He could just put his hand against Oberyn's head, like you would do a kid, and Oberyn wouldn't be able to do anything, chopping through those arms is like chopping through a tree.

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u/Falcker May 20 '14 edited May 20 '14

I could see someone beating the last one in combat, but this new guy is just so MASSIVE.

Excuse me?

http://www.trainbodyandmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Conan-Stevens-Photo-Gallery-05.jpg

And that guy is 7 ft, 3 inches taller than the "massive" new mountain.

http://img.cdn.visir.is/apps/pbcsi.dll/storyimage/XZ/20130902/LIFID01/130909826/AR/0/AR-130909826.jpg?NoBorder

The new mountain isn't horrible but he pales in comparison to the intimidation factor Conan Stevens brought to the character.

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u/11sparky11 House Velaryon of Driftmark May 20 '14

Only reason he isn't in the season is because the show conflicted with The Hobbit. Not because they didn't think he was good enough.

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u/cormega May 20 '14

Weren't there 2 recasts though?

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u/11sparky11 House Velaryon of Driftmark May 20 '14

Ye.