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"Sean Bean has landed the lead role in HBO&amp;#039;s Game of Thrones. Mark Addy, who has previously starred in Still Standing and Bonkers, is also said to be negotiating a part. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bean will play Lord Eddard &amp;#039;Ned&amp;#039; Stark, who becomes King Robert&amp;#039;s (Addy) closest adviser. Additionally, Kit Harington has been cast as Jon Snow, the illegitimate son of Bean&amp;#039;s character; Harry Lloyd has joined as a powerless ruler who aims to marry his sister off to a powerful king; and Jack Gleeson will play Joffrey, King Robert&amp;#039;s son. Earlier this year, it was announced that Peter Dinklage will play the Queen&amp;#039;s brother Tyrion. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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