Mat Cauthon Recast for Season 2

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I almost wonder if it's to show that healing from the daggers taint changed him. They're likely going to need to recast Siuane and Leane as well.

This version of Mat visually seems far more grizzled and hardened than Barney Harris's version.
 

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What no!? I thought Barney Harris was Peeeeerrrrfect.
 

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Hadn't they already filmed some of Season 2? Will they need to re-shoot Mat scenes or did the original actor not do anything yet?
 

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I almost wonder if it's to show that healing from the daggers taint changed him. They're likely going to need to recast Siuane and Leane as well.

This version of Mat visually seems far more grizzled and hardened than Barney Harris's version.
Maybe Mat's secretly a Time Lord and he regenerated? :look:
 
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hmmm, I'm not sure what to think about this just yet ...
 

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I am ambivalent until I see a single report on it that isn't lifted wholesale from the same source (that isn't sourced). :cheeseeni:
 

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I am ambivalent until I see a single report on it that isn't lifted wholesale from the same source (that isn't sourced). :cheeseeni:

Agreed. One primary and unverified source does not make for reliable information.
 

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I'm just concerned it has to do with his health or something. It seems a pretty big deal to change one of the main characters! I also liked the look of Barney for Mat.
 

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I am ambivalent until I see a single report on it that isn't lifted wholesale from the same source (that isn't sourced). :cheeseeni:
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I'm just concerned it has to do with his health or something. It seems a pretty big deal to change one of the main characters! I also liked the look of Barney for Mat.
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https://dragonmount.com/news/tv-show/adams-wheel-of-television-recasting-mat-r1207/

Dragonmount's confirmed with Amazon this is real. I trust Dragonmount's reporting-- they're always the most conservative and patient source.

In my opinion, the fact that we have heard zip about the reasons and circumstances is a positive sign. It's not accompanied by the kind of turmoil that creates leaks and can spell trouble for a production (like the rumors about the reshoots for Justice League, or the acting coach for Solo, etc). Everyone's being very professional; ie, silent. Means they have their s*** together.

Right now I'm just crossing my fingers and praying it has absolutely nothing to do with ... well ...
 

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I agree, I think the lack of drama probably implies it's neither terrible misconduct or personal tragedy. Thankfully.
 
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