Iain Glen's Favorite 'Game of Thrones' Moment Proves One Thing: Casting Anyone Else as Jorah Mormont Would Be a Crime
No, really: can you imagine anyone else in his place?
Iain Glen is the actor who played one of the most resilient, tenacious and loyal characters in Game of Thrones, Jorah Mormont. His favorite scenes in the series perfectly capture the essence of the character and convince us that no one else could have played Jorah so convincingly.
In an interview before the final season, Glen said that his favorite scenes were the ones where Jorah travels with Daenerys Targaryen and Tyrion Lannister. These scenes do more than just show the heroes moving around the map of Westeros and Essos, they reveal the deep relationships and dynamics between the characters.
Jorah is not only a bodyguard and advisor, he accompanies Daenerys on her path to becoming queen, and these twists and turns of travel and trials are his “favorite part of the show,” according to the actor.
Iain Glen captured the essence of Jorah as a knight who is utterly loyal to his king or queen.
His constant presence at Daenerys' side, even after he was exposed as a spy, highlights the hero's inner struggle and his sincere feelings. Glen noted that this "moving life" allowed us to show both Jorah's development and Daenerys's evolution, from an inexperienced Khaleesi to a strong and determined ruler.
Even Jorah's finale, his death in battle to protect the queen, feels logical and true to his character. He dies the way he lived: standing guard and giving everything for the one he loves and serves. This tragic but worthy end perfectly completes the journey of one of the brightest and most memorable characters in the series.
