• News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

Flickering Myth

Film & TV News, Reviews and Features

  • Movies
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Long Reads
  • Trending

Game of Thrones fan theory debunked with season 8 casting

October 21, 2017 by Gary Collinson

In the season seven finale of Game of Thrones, we learned that Cersei Lannister had sent Euron Greyjoy to Essos in order to recruit the sellswords of the Golden Company for the Lannisters war with Daenerys Targaryen.

This prompted a fan theory suggesting that Michiel Husiman’s Daario Naharis could make his return to the show as the leader of the band of mercenaries (despite the fact he’s the leader of another band of mercenaries, the Second Sons).

However, the theory has now been debunked, as Game of Thrones fan site Watchers on the Wall is reporting that German actor Marc Rissmann (The Last Kingdom, Into the Badlands) has been cast in the final season of the acclaimed fantasy series as Harry Strickland, the leader of the Golden Company.

So, with the theory debunked, and plenty to get through in the final six episodes, it seems we may have seen the last of Daario…

SEE ALSO: Kit Harington feels Season 8 is the right time to end Game of Thrones: “I wouldn’t want it to go on any longer than it has”

SEE ALSO: HBO CEO says Game of Thrones prequels have an “embarrassment of riches”

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: Game of Thrones, Marc Rissmann

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket and the suspense thriller Death Among the Pines. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

The Rise and Disappointing Disappearance of Director Richard Kelly

The Essential Action Movies of 1986

The Best ‘So Bad It’s Good’ Horror Movies

Seven Superhero Comedies to Add to Your Watchlist

Nowhere Left to Hide: The Rise of Tech-Savvy Killers in Horror

1995: The Year Horror Sequels Hit Rock Bottom?

The Silence of the Lambs at 35: The Story Behind the Unforgettable Psychological Horror

The Essential Action Movies From Cannon Films

The Best Leslie Nielsen Spoof Movies

7 Masked Killer Movies You May Have Missed

FEATURED POSTS:

10 Adaptations That Completely Missed the Mark

Movie Review – Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Mission: Impossible III at 20 – The Story Behind the Underrated Action Sequel

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Season 1 Finale Review

Movie Review – Leviticus (2026)

Movie Review – Power Ballad (2026)

The Pitt: Top 5 Most Memorable Moments from Season 2

Movie Review – I Want Your Sex (2026)

Captain America: Civil War at 10 – The Story Behind the Marvel Studios Blockbuster

The Best Renny Harlin Movies of the 21st Century

FLICKERING MYTH FILMS

 

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

Revisiting the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy

Classic Retro Video Games Based on 80s UK TV Game Shows

10 Essential Action Movies from 2005

10 Essential Frankenstein-Inspired Movies You Need To See

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Movies
  • Features and Long Reads
  • Trending
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About Flickering Myth
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth