Daario Naharis From Game of Thrones Oh, look, yet another Game of Thrones character who was casually recast. And unlike some of the HBO posters, I felt that sparks flew between Skrein and Emilia Clarke. 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My plan was to stay with Game of Thrones for the long haul. Remember that long-haired soldier in the last three episodes who clearly had a thing for Daenerys? So your eyes are not fooling you; Daario did have a total makeover. By Jill Pantozzi Aug 30th, 2013, 11:02 am . Game of Thrones' Daario Naharis has been recast, with a completely different looking (but still smoldering) actor. (HBO) Well, at least he has the beard. All rights reserved. Before joining Screen Rant, Kara served as a contributor for Movie Pilot and had work published on The Mary Sue and Reel Honey. Ed Skrein’s Daario was supremely easy on the eyes, he had panache, and he definitely had both sex appeal and a slightly snaky vibe. Alongside Grey Worm and Jorah Mormont, Daario succeeded in conquering the city of Yunkai and Meereen, but he was left behind when Daenerys took her army west to Westeros. Daario, who was formerly played by Ed Skrein, has been replaced by actor Michael Huisman. Skrein portrayed Daario for three episodes that season before notably being replaced by Huisman for the following season and beyond. Fortunately for him, it looks like Huisman didn't have to do any manscaping for his new role (but we can find out for sure if or when he and Daenerys hook up this season). Why Game of Thrones Recast Daario Naharis in Season 4 Michiel Huisman replaced Ed Skrein as Daario Naharis in season 4 of Game of Thrones. Considering how Huisman's portrayal as Daario differs greatly compared to Skrein, it indicates that the recast efforts moved fast. From time to time, she dives into the world's most popular franchises but Kara primarily focuses on evergreen topics. Even if he falls in battle, his death in such a meaningful fight would be a fitting end for a sellsword like Daario Naharis. 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Something might look different on your favorite fantasy series this season. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. With Daario Naharis still in Meereen, will fans see him return in Game of Thrones season 8? Apparently, Skrein left Game of Thrones to star in a Transporter movie as a younger Jason Statham, which quite frankly, doesn't have the critical adulation that Thrones does, but hey — action movies are action movies, and we aren't privy to any information about contractual obligations he might have had prior to embarking on his brief journey in Westeros. But it looks like that wasn't exactly the case. Early reports indicated that the English actor left the series to star in The Transporter Refueled. She also has a soft spot for horror ever since she started watching it at too young of an age. The lieutenant killed Mero and Prendahl na Ghezn to take over the Second Sons and pledge his allegiance to Daenerys by helping her conquer a slew of cities. Daario Naharis was recast in season four of Game of Thrones. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Here's why the character was recast in the hit HBO series. He used to be played by actor Ed Skrien and looked like this. Why did he leave? In an interview with EW, Skrein hinted that the recast came as a result of "political" reasons after being questioned whether he left because of the Transporter film. A one-stop shop for all things video games. Her favorite Avenger is Thor and her favorite Disney princess is Leia Organa. Here's a quick recap in case the painfully long hiatus between Season 3 and Season 4 has you slightly lost. The character of Daario Naharis debuted in the season 3 episode "Second Sons". His hair alone could have usurped Jon Snow's in a heartbeat. It would be perfect if he arrived just in time for the Battle of Winterfell as a final act of heroism in the presence of the woman he loves. And so, Daario Naharis hasn't been seen on-screen since the Game of Thrones season 6 finale, but why was the character recast in the first place? So what the hell happened to the original Daario? And from there I just said, “Okay, look forward, be positive. ... the actor made the decision to leave the role and the character was quickly recast. But it looks like that wasn't exactly the case. Michiel Huisman assumes the role of Daario Naharis on HBO’s “Game of Thrones” in season four. HBO's hit series has recast several major and minor characters, including the Night King, Beric Dondarrion, Tommen and Myrcella Baratheon, and Daario Naharis. During the time of the Skrein's replacement, the actor revealed the truth about why he left the series. I would have loved to. When it was announced that he would join the critical darling of a medieval bloodshed fest, fans pegged him to play Styr, who George R. R. Martin has described as "muscular in build and hairless in body." Michiel Huisman replaced Ed Skrein as Daario Naharis in season 4 of Game of Thrones. According to Skrein, his original plan was to play Daario Naharis on Game of Thrones for the long-term. I cannot emphasize enough how little Ed … Skrein will also play the villain in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, which debuts this October and Roland Emmerich's Midway, which is set for a November release. Like, drastically different. And remember when he swore to fight for Daenerys, and viewers immediately started predicting some steamy scenes? The switch of actors threw fans for a loop considering the change of appearance. By Kara Hedash Mar 14, 2019 Ed Skrein played Daario Naharis on Game of Thrones for a few episodes before getting replaced. If you're asking why they cast a guy who looks like this: ...instead of a guy who looked like this: ...the only answer I can give is: Seriously, LOOK at that second guy! After graduating college, writing began as a part-time hobby for Kara but it quickly turned into a career. Actor Michiel Huisman took over the role of Daario Naharis from Ed Skrein in Game of Thrones season 4 - but what was the real reason behind the recast? Whether it be creative decisions or contract disputes, the team behind Game of Thrones felt like the best option was to move on to another actor. This Daario Naharis recast is a disaster. Huisman, who has previously dabbled in HBO programming like Treme, also starred as Liam in Nashville. for Season 4 (which premieres on April 6), so you're not confused when Daenerys starts falling for the different-but-same guy. Some of the most familiar faces in Westeros have changed a lot during the course of Game of Thrones' run on HBO. Game of Thrones ' Daario Naharis has been recast, with a completely different looking (but still smoldering) actor. 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