Game of Thrones is widely regarded as one of the best-cast television shows of all time. With its massive ensemble cast, the series seemed to find the perfect actors to bring each character to life. Interestingly, many of the star actors originally auditioned for different roles before landing their iconic parts. While missing out on a leading role can be a huge disappointment for actors, Game of Thrones excelled at creating well-developed minor characters that made a lasting impression.

One such ironic casting situation occurred with Iwan Rheon, who auditioned for the role of Jon Snow but ended up playing the despicable Ramsay Bolton. Rheon's portrayal of Ramsay garnered praise, and he is often considered one of the best TV villains ever. Rheon himself acknowledges that he was better suited for the role of Ramsay and believes it would have been a very different Jon Snow had he been cast.

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