Here's What The First Choice Cast Of 'Game Of Thrones' Would Have Looked Like

Known for her role in Pride and Prejudice, Tamzin Merchant left the show following its unaired 'failed' pilot

Derek Halligan was original choice for Owen Teale's character due to his scruffiness and 'evil' demeanor

Izzy Meikle-Small was a leading choice but passed on the role due to the show's excessive nudity

The Wire's very own Dominic West was approached for the role but had to turn it down due to family commitments

Jennifer Ehle played Lady Stark in the doomed pilot episode but later dropped out due to family commitments

The well-known Ian McNeice was due to star but was apparently too busy playing Winston Churchill in Dr Who

Little-known actor Liam Burke shot scenes for the show but creators felt they made the plot too complex