#*ciaran hinds

Hi!

I assume they might want to keep the number of actors submitted low. Maybe if many are submitted that doesn’t really encourage the judges to pay that much attention to them. Perhaps with a lower number they take more consideration of each, without getting lost in names and performances. Idk. I read some award shows usually overlook the show, if they want each and every actor to be awarded. HBO and D&D wanted to place their cards in the table, and back the work of those more prominently. And of course, by doing that they exclude a lot of other actors. And they make a conscious choice to back those up. And that it’s where this starts to bother me. Clarke instead of Williams, or even Turner?! Idk, I can think of many choices instead of Clarke. And not only that, but how they can submit Harington, they have to know there’s no way he will get a serious consideration. Why waste the spot, when you can give it to someone talented and with more chances of getting a nom. How about Dance, or Gleeson?!

And about Ciaran Hinds. The guest star category, only awards and considers big names, in smaller roles in a show. So, his participation is right in there, and is a good choice to consider it. I don’t feel that’s wrong. I feel that, even though I like the actor, his work on the show was ok, and just that. Usually a guest star spot gives an incredible opportunity for the big name actor to show in a few scenes, their worth as an actor. Diana Rigg got that, Hinds didn’t. Not his fault certainly, but perhaps better chances to show his character, would justify this more.

So far I think Hinds' acting has been ok. I liked him in other things, and the show hasn't giving him much to do yet.

The age thing doesn't bother me, since it's appropriate they would age him, considering Jon is not a teenager anymore. And what you are pointing out too.

Personally the look fits for me. Mance was never supposed to look like a leader, or a man with great presence. Maybe he's not as handsome, or not handsome at all. But I'm fine with that.

I think he was fine. I feel there hasn’t been much for him to do, that might make me love his performance, or hate it. However, I think it’s noticeable they are letting Hinds carry the scenes between him and Harington, and I like that. I haven’t seen anything that bother me that much about Harington’s performance, and maybe that's because he was just relinquished to a “bystander” in his own storyline. Which is great, and it’s helping his scenes tremendously.

Going back to Hinds. I think he’s a good actor, and he got under the skin of the character, even when he hasn’t been allowed to do much yet. He has a certain presence that makes him look like a leader, even one like Mance, who has less visible qualities of one. The age thing is not a problem for me. Many people complain, and I’ve seen many comments saying nasty things really, that have nothing to do with his acting. I just think they can’t get it in their heads, that the show has aged the younger characters, and therefore needed to age the older ones as well.

FUCK YEAH! 

Hinds is a great actor, he has had some very interesting roles, and I'm particularly a fan of most of his work. He was great charisma and that is specially needed for a character like Mance, who has FREE PEOPLE following him and recognizing him as their leader. 

Perfect casting! I would be happy with any role for this actor on GOT, but as Mance he will be perfect.