Catelyn Stark

character in A Song of Ice and Fire

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Fandom
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Jennifer Ehle | Wiki of Westeros | Fandom
1 month ago - She is best known for her portrayal of the Jane Austen character Elizabeth Bennet in the BBC's 1995 mini-series Pride and Prejudice. Jennifer Ehle was originally cast in HBO's Game of Thrones as Catelyn Stark, which was announced on 3 August ...
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Reddit
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r/gameofthrones on Reddit: How could one obtain the original GoT pilot, the one with Jennifer Ehle?
December 1, 2011 - I get why game of thrones failed 😞 sad · r/gameofthrones • · comments · Characters from film/tv/literature that you've read as autistic? r/autism • · upvotes · · comments · Does anyone else want the prequel of GoT? r/gameofthrones • · upvotes · · comments · Jennifer Ehle spotted on set ·
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Wikipedia
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Jennifer Ehle - Wikipedia
November 22, 2025 - In August 2009, it was announced that Ehle would play the character of Catelyn Stark in the pilot of HBO's Game of Thrones, an adaptation of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy book series. Ehle filmed the pilot episode, but decided it was too soon to return to work after the ...
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ScreenRant
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Game Of Thrones: Here's Why The Original Catelyn Stark Actor Was Recast
February 7, 2020 - Irish actress Michelle Fairley memorably portrayed the role of Catelyn Stark on HBO's Game of Thrones but only because the original actress, Jennifer Ehle, was recast. The TV series, based on the books by George R.R. Martin, was created by David ...
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CBR
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Why Game of Thrones Recast Catelyn Stark (& Why You Never Noticed)
April 24, 2025 - ... Emilia Clarke, a complete newcomer, looked slightly different from the book version of Daenerys, but won the filmmakers over with her charm and a “Funky Chicken” dance. Jennifer Ehle, who originally portrayed Catelyn, was also recast ...
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Variety
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Actors Who Almost Starred in 'Game of Thrones'
August 12, 2017 - Jennifer Ehle was originally cast and appeared in the unaired pilot of “Game of Thrones” as Catelyn Stark.
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SYFY
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Game of Thrones' original Daenerys actress on what it was like shooting the unused HBO pilot
December 24, 2024 - Jennifer Ehle, who originally played Catelyn Stark, backed out of the series because she didn't like the commitment of moving to Northern Ireland for the duration of the show, which led to Michelle Fairley taking the role.
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GBH
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10 Facts About Jennifer Ehle, Our Favorite Elizabeth Bennet | GBH
December 9, 2024 - 5. She almost starred in Game of Thrones. When HBO wanted to adapt the hit fantasy book series for television, Ehle was cast as Lady Catelyn, matriarch of the Stark family, and filmed ...
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A Song of Ice and Fire
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Westeros Blog: Catelyn Recast: Ehle Out, Fairley In - Open Discussion (SPOILERS) - A Forum of Ice and Fire - A Song of Ice and Fire & Game of Thrones
March 31, 2010 - The Hollywood Reporter notes some very big news, and probably one of the bad pieces of news that GRRM has recently alludedto : Jennifer Ehle is out of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Replacing her is Northern Irish actress Michelle Fairley, who played Hermione Granger’s mother in the Harry Potter ...
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Looper
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The Surprising Actor Who Refused To Play Catelyn Stark On Game Of Thrones - Looper
September 16, 2021 - In an interview with the Daily Beast, Jennifer Ehle explained that her main reason for leaving "Game of Thrones" was centered on her daughter, who was then an infant. "My daughter was seven months old when we did the pilot.
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TIME
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Game of Thrones: 13 Actors Who Were Almost Cast | TIME
March 22, 2019 - Ehle played Catelyn Stark in the original pilot, but was replaced by Michelle Fairley before the series was picked up.
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The Guardian
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Jennifer Ehle: 'They had to reshoot Contagion because I injected my tights' | Movies | The Guardian
December 9, 2020 - In 2009, Ehle was cast as Catelyn Stark in Game of Thrones. She filmed the notorious unbroadcast pilot, but asked to be released, and the role was filled by Michelle Fairley. She was due to do an off-Broadway play shortly after, a two-hander ...
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Playbill
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Jennifer Ehle Set for "Game of Thrones" on HBO | Playbill
December 3, 2021 - Two-time Tony winner Jennifer Ehle will be part of the cast of HBO-TV's "Game of Thrones," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Blogger
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The Wertzone: Jennifer Ehle confirmed for A GAME OF THRONES
August 4, 2009 - Respected British-American actress Jennifer Ehle has been cast as Catelyn 'Cat' Stark in HBO's A Game of Thrones. Ehle rose to fame in the 1990s through a string of acclaimed performances on TV and screen. She hit the big time in 1996 when she played Elizabeth Bennett in the BBC's possibly ...
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Plex
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Jennifer Ehle Movies and TV Shows - Plex
She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet in the BBC miniseries Pride and Prejudice (1995), a role that earned her the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress.
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Cheatsheet
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'Game of Thrones': Why the Original Catelyn Stark Quit the Show
October 10, 2020 - After HBO picked up the series, Ehle backed out, even though she was a fan of George R.R. Martin’s books. “It was entirely personal,” she told The Daily Beast in 2017 of her decision to pass on the show.
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The Playlist
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Jennifer Ehle Joins 'RoboCop'; 'The Counselor' Adds 'Game Of Thrones' Actress Natalie Dormer; Elisabeth Shue Needs 'Parental Guidance' & More
August 3, 2012 - Fun bit of trivia: Ehle played Catelyn Stark in the "Game of Thrones" pilot, and would have eventually worked with Natalie Dormer, who plays Margaery Tyrell on the show, had she decided to stick with the series.
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IMDb
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Jennifer Ehle - Trivia - IMDb
Filmed scenes for the pilot of Game of Thrones (2011) as the character 'Catelyn Stark', however once the series was picked up she dropped out due to family commitments and was subsequently replaced by Michelle Fairley who re-filmed all her scenes.