Following Wednesday's announcement that Patrick Malahide had been cast in the role of Balon Greyjoy, it's being reported that two more roles have been filled for Game of Thrones' second season. These two are that of Pyat Pree and Podrick Payne. As WinterIsComing.net noted, that's a neat bit of alliteration.
Pyat Pree, a warlock who Daenerys meets in her travels, will be played by Ian Hanmore, according to Westeros.org. Hanmore has appeared in such British shows as Shameless, Life on Mars, Doctor Who, and Outlaws.
Podrick Payne, a much younger addition to the cast, will be played by Daniel Portman, Access Hollywood is reporting. In the books, Payne is a young boy who becomes Tyrion Lannister's (Peter Dinklage) squire. Portman is older than Payne was in the books, but this makes since considering most of the show's characters are a few years older than their book counterparts. Portman had a bit role in last year's horror/thriller film Outcast, alongside Doctor Who's Karen Gillan and The Hobbit's James Nesbitt. He's slated to have a bit role in next year's film The Angels' Share.
There are only a few roles of Game of Thrones season 2 left uncast (or potentially excised from the season). Jojen and Meera Reed are perhaps the most notable, though Edmure Tully is also a character that remains uncast.
Game of Thrones will return to HBO in spring 2012.
I'd think Ygritte is the biggest uncast role. Have they cast Mance Rayder?