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Patrick Malahide lands 'Game of Thrones' role
Published Thursday, Aug 25 2011, 12:41 BST | By Catriona Wightman | 1 comment
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The actor will appear in the show's upcoming second season as Balon Greyjoy, Winter Is Coming reports.
Balon, who is the father of Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen), is the leader of the Iron Islands.
Malahide has previously appeared in British dramas including The Singing Detective, Minder, Five Days, Survivors and Law & Order: UK.
His film credits include Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Billy Elliot and The World Is Not Enough.
Malahide is the latest star to join the Game of Thrones cast after Gemma Whelan landed the role of Theon's sister Yara, known as Asha in George RR Martin's novels.
Robert Pugh, Michael McElhatton, Hannah Murray, Roy Dotrice, Tom Wlaschiha and Nonso Anozie will all appear in the show's second season.
Liam Cunningham, Carice van Houten, Stephen Dillane, Natalie Dormer and Gwendoline Christie are among the other stars who will join the cast in future episodes.
Game of Thrones is expected to return with its new season in the spring.
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