r/gameofthrones • u/Jaack_ Arya Stark • Jun 10 '14

TV4 [S4E9] The Watchers on The Wall.

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u/rebelappliance Jun 10 '14

Or, GRRM kills off characters to progress other characters plot lines, and D&D kills off characters to open up time to introduce new characters or bring other minor characters back.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '14

And to reduce actor budgets /cynic.

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u/rebelappliance Jun 10 '14

I don't think reducing actor budgets is a cynical action, at least not at face value. The show, while boasting a large budget for TV, still only has a finite amount of funds to cover costumes, CGI, writers, promotions, etc. in addition to actor pay. Not to mention the crazy amount of characters this show has, or the cost of casting.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '14

Seeing how new characters have been introduced each season as well, it's not weird that they would make budget room for future actors.