September 19th 2024.
Fans of the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones, may have trouble recognizing one of its stars on the set of his new movie. Filming has officially begun for the Shakespearean adaptation of King Lear, and it boasts an impressive cast of Hollywood's biggest names. However, one of the lead actors may catch your eye in a completely different way than you're used to.
Bernard Rose, the writer and director of the film, has chosen to film in Los Angeles this week. New pictures have emerged, revealing one of the lead actors in full costume. With white face paint, a red and black smokey eye, and a bold red lip, this star is almost unrecognizable. And that star is none other than Peter Dinklage, most well-known for his role as Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones.
At 55 years old, Peter is known for his full beard, but on set, he was seen with a bare face and a shaved head, giving him a mohawk-like hairstyle. He was also dressed in a red, period-accurate robe with gold embellishments, embodying his character, The Fool, one of the King's most trusted advocates. This look is a far cry from the one fans have come to know and love during his time on Game of Thrones, which aired from 2011 to 2019.
Peter's performance as Tyrion Lannister earned him multiple award wins and nominations, including four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. In the years since the show wrapped, Peter has taken on roles in other films such as The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and Cyrano. He is also set to star in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked as Dr. Dillamond.
But before fans get to see him in that role, Peter is currently filming King Lear alongside Hollywood legend, Al Pacino. The 84-year-old will play the titular character, and he was spotted on set with a regal look, complete with an unkempt beard, gold and black robe, walking stick, and metallic-painted nails.
Stephen Dorff, 51, also joined the cast as Poor Tim. He was fully committed to his character, as seen in his tatty one-shouldered garment, brown sandals, and covered in dirt. In one image from the set, he can be seen with tattoos on his chest and arms, as well as multiple wounds on his leg and chest area.
It's unclear how long filming will continue for or when the movie, which also features Jessica Chastain, will be released. The story follows King Lear as he divides his land between his three daughters, but a hasty decision causes chaos and betrayal within the family.
Director Bernard Rose promises to deliver a bold and cinematic adaptation of the play, with performances from Al Pacino and Jessica Chastain adding to the film's power and accessibility. Pacino is known for his iconic roles in films like The Godfather and Heat, and he brings that same dedication and passion to his portrayal of Shakespeare's characters. He believes that these timeless works should be explored more in film to truly capture the humanity that Shakespeare wrote into them.
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