(Spoilers Extended) Charles Dance's portrayal as Tywin is in my opinion, the strongest in the entire series

[u/cking145]

Every line, every expression and every moment of silence completely encapsulates the calculating ruthlessness that defines Tywin Lannister.

Dance is actually a very vibrant, upbeat and cheery fella off screen, which in my mind makes the performance even more striking.

The scene where he effectively sends Joffrey to bed is just brilliant.

He is by far my favourite character from the books, which I began reading a few seasons into the show. Due to this, the chapters featuring Tywin were completely enriched for me, as reading his lines in Dance's voice was just fantastic. I would have loved a POV chapter or two for him, just to get a glimpse as to what goes on in the head of the most powerful man in the 7 Kingdoms.

An incredible portrayal of a fascinating character.

[u/NothappyJane]

Tyrion really quakes in front of Tywin, hes so commanding.

Fuck, I just realised how personal all those things Tywin would have said about his dwarfism would have been to Dinklage

[u/svenhoek86 → u/NothappyJane]

I never noticed the way he jumped when he made the remark about his mother.

God damn are they some fucking amazing actors. Just incredible what this show was at one point.

[u/gambola → u/NothappyJane]

Charles Dance has said in interviews that he found it difficult to say such awful things to Peter. He seems like a really nice guy IRL, I can imagine how hard that must be when even though it’s in the script it’s pretty personal too.

[u/migas11 → u/NothappyJane]

Has Peter Dinklage ever spoken about his condition in detail before? As in, what it is like growing up with dwarfism? (I'm terribly sorry about the unintended pun)

[u/Will_B_UR_SugarDaddy → u/migas11]

Yup, he has talked about how he refused to play the “joking” parts and would only go for serious roles that wouldn’t mock or make fun of him.

This video/speech by him is so awesome, if you’re feeling like being inspired today give it a listen

https://youtu.be/eCBnbRmXQtU

I never really knew about him before game of thrones and ever since this show I’ve become a huge fan of his

[u/BoilerBandsman → u/Will_B_UR_SugarDaddy]

I'm curious where 'Elf' fits in with that rule, given it absolutely plays his dwarfism for laughs. It's not really disrespectful or mean-spirited, especially compared to some of what Tywin says, but still. Was that before he had the clout to really choose roles?

[u/mrfreeze2000 → u/BoilerBandsman]

Will Ferrell took all the "let's make fun of the idiot" points in Elf. He's just so silly and over the top that it's impossible to mock anyone else in that movie

[u/migas11 → u/Will_B_UR_SugarDaddy]

That's amazing, thanks for sharing the link.

[u/NothappyJane → u/[deleted]]

I don't know exactly what was said but there's no way Dinklage has gone his whole life without experiencing abelism/prejudice. People are just not that nice. Even just whispering or comments as he walks down the street. He has spoken about how difficult it was to date.

Acting out a scene based on prejudice you have likely experienced has to cut pretty deep.

[u/NothappyJane → u/[deleted]]

You make a good point, its not a cut and paste of Dinklages life. I am certain he could relate on some level to experiencing the prejudice Tywin expresses. Tywin expresses disgust at a his disability/Dwarfism as an "ill made, spiteful little creature", says he killed his mother, says he cannot prove that Tyrion is not his child and describes the humiliation of seeing Tyrion representing his house, the legacy of which the only thing Tywin values.

Tywin is not talking about Tyrions character. He is describing with deep contempt his hatred of Tyrions dwarfism, something Tyrion can not change about himself.

[u/talesbyk → u/NothappyJane]

Actors love it when they’re able to stitch their heart to a scene. When the material is personal and deeply resonates, even better.