Ian McShane Cast in Game of Thrones Season 6

By Maryann Yin 

Game of Thrones Logo (GalleyCat)Ian McShane, an actor known for starring in Deadwood, has been cast in Game of Thrones. In the past, McShane has acted in several book-based projects including Coraline and The Golden Compass.

At this point in time, it has not yet been revealed what role McShane will take on. Entertainment Weekly reports that he “has a relatively small amount of screen-time during the season, yet his character is of key importance.”

The Game of Thrones team will “dive headlong into narrative territory not yet revealed in author George R.R. Martin’s novels.” Martin has been hard at work writing the sixth installment of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series, The Winds of Winter. No publication date has been announced as of yet. (via Variety)