When recasting the lead actor saves the show

Tamzin Merchant was originally cast as Daenerys Targaryen. Then Game of Thrones reshot its pilot and gave the role to Emilia Clarke. Here’s how that recasting helped shape one of TV’s most iconic characters.    • When an audition made TV History      • When an actor is so good everyone hates you      • Yeah. This is the Most Tragic Character in TV   FAIR USE REMINDER! This material is made available under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made "FAIR USE" for the purposes such as criticism, comment, review, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. FAIR USE IS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT STATUTE that otherwise might be infringing. Music via pixabay.com #gameofthrones #emiliaclarke #daenerystargaryen #analysis #documentary