Remember the captivating sensation of Game of Thrones that once held viewers spellbound? Well, even though the show has faded from our screens, its unforgettable characters and their portrayals by talented actors remain etched in our memories. Now, an individual has harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to reimagine these characters with a Bollywood twist. Picture popular Bollywood stars stepping into the shoes of Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Arya Stark, Sansa Stark, and the Lannister siblings – Cersei, Jaime, and Tyrion.
In this AI-generated video, Ranveer Singh seamlessly transforms into Jon Snow, the character brought to life by Kit Harington. Aishwarya Rai takes on the role of the fierce Daenerys Targaryen, originally portrayed by Emilia Clarke. Aditya Roy Kapur embodies the formidable Jaime Lannister, a role that was originally masterfully played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Alia Bhatt steps into Arya Stark’s shoes, a character initially portrayed by Maisie Williams. The video also presents Tabu as the cunning Cersei Lannister, a role impeccably executed by Lena Headey, and Kay Kay Menon aptly fitting into the shoes of Tyrion Lannister, originally portrayed by Peter Dinklage. Kiara Advani gracefully takes over the role of Sansa Stark, previously played by Sophie Turner, and her portrayal garners praise for its authenticity.
As this AI-crafted video made its way to Reddit, devoted fans of the show couldn’t help but express their admiration for the cast selection. One fan praised the casting as “accurate,” while another lauded it as “perfect” and even urged for these imaginings to become a reality. Someone else enthusiastically shared, “Absolutely spot-on casting!” And who could forget the standout performance of Tabu as Cersei, earning one fan’s approval with a simple, “Bro Tabu as Cersei is spot on.”
However, not everyone was on board with this alternate casting. A Reddit user playfully exiled the creator to the Wall for causing trauma to die-hard Game of Thrones fans with this new take. Another straightforwardly expressed, “Cursed, don’t do it again ever please.”
A little background: Game of Thrones was an adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, brought to life by the creative minds of David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Running from 2011 to 2019, the show not only smashed viewership records but also clinched a staggering 59 Primetime Emmy Awards, setting a new standard for drama series.