Warning: This article contains spoilers, please read with caution.
The seventh season of "Game of Thrones" has officially entered the filming process, and the first new face in the cast has arrived: Jim Broadbent. Since it has been officially announced that he will play a "heavyweight character", we can't help but wonder: what new characters will be added next? The current TV series version does not completely match the original work by George R.R. Martin (George R.R. Martin), but has been adapted. This also means that there are still some materials in the original work that the operators can further explore in the final two seasons.
Next, this article will discuss four important characters who have appeared in the book and may (and should) appear in the remaining two seasons.
Rhaegar Targaryen
The first thing that needs to be explained is that the enigmatic Rhaegar Targaryen has become a hot topic among fans since the first season. As Jon Snow's biological father and Daenerys' big brother, he is the most important character yet to appear in the show. Lyanna Stark - Snow's biological mother and Ned Stark's little sister - already appeared in the last season, but only appeared in Bran Stark's flashbacks. At present, we very much hope that Rhaegar will also make his official debut in the next two seasons.
Bran's memory should be intentional, intended to pave the way for Rhaegar's next appearance. Perhaps we will be able to see Rhaegar and Lyanna finally get together in the future, thus validating some fans' speculations about their mad love. Another possibility is that Rhaegar's appearance will be mainly related to his sister Daenerys. In the original work, Daenerys has some impressions of Rhaegar. Based on this, Rhaegar's screen debut will be more likely to be related to the story line of the Targaryen family rather than the Stark family.
Howland Reed
When talking about the relationship between Rhaegar and Jon Snow, we have to mention Howland Reed. This man participated in the battle of Tower of Joy with his best partner Ned Stark, and killed Ser Arthur Dayne in the battle, saving Ned's life. What we currentlyIt is known that Holland survived the battle and still lives in Westeros, but other than that, he rarely appears in the original books and TV series.
Why is it necessary for Holland to appear in the next two seasons? This involves Snow's biological parents and the ultimate reveal of the truth. In real life, HBO has officially stated that Rhaegar is indeed Snow's biological father, but no one in the virtual world in the show knows the truth yet. Bran never met Rhaegar in person, and he was not directly mentioned during the Battle of the Tower of Bliss. Bran knows nothing except that Lyanna is Jon's biological mother.
Most fans are well aware of this, that is, Reed is the only person in Westeros who knows the truth about Rhaegar, Lyanna, and Snow and is still alive. We hope that Snow will learn all the truth about his biological parents in season 7, and it is best if Holland tells it himself.
Genna Lannister
In the finale of Season 6, Cersei killed her uncle Kevan Lannister, but technically there is another member of the Lannister family that may surface next. Gena Lannister is the aunt of Jaime and Cersei, and she has made many memorable appearances in the original books.
Given that Jaime is no longer a member of the Kingsguard and that Tywin and Kevin are dead, technically Jaime has succeeded to the throne as Duke of Casterly Rock and has the right to control all resources under the Lannister family. This is almost the dream result of some movie fans-it would be even more exciting if Jaime finally returned to Casterly Rock to meet his aunt Gina.
If she is expected to appear in the next two seasons, Gina will be a strong woman similar to Olenna Tyrell, who once sat on the Tyrell family's huge (now no longer prestigious) estate. Gina may become an important support against Cersei, further intensifying the struggle between Jaime and Cersei.
Marwyn the Mage
Sam Tarly (Sam Tarly) finally settled down in Oldtown. The Citadel in the town is the highest academic institution in the Seven Kingdoms and has various resources that are crucial for magician training. According to the original book, Sam also met a mysterious figure named Marwyn here.
Marwyn is a maester similar to Qyburn who is keen on pursuing various "dark magics" in addition to the usual healing arts. After meeting Sam, he told Sam that he knew everything about Daenerys and her dragons. Afterwards, Marwen sailed to Meereen, hoping to meet the "Dragon Mother" in person.
In the TV series, Daenerys has left Meereen. If Marwyn can appear, the plot related to him will need to be slightly rewritten. It's unlikely that he'll be a passer-by for his size, so we think he should be a decent prospect. Marwen is mentioned in many places in the book. For example, Mirri Maz Duur - the woman who killed Khal Drogo - once met Marwen and learned the Common Tongue of Westeros from him.
In addition, Marwen also owns a "Glass Candle" made of obsidian - this object is deeply related to magic and dragons, and both the White Walkers and Lord of Light Melisandre have some special belief in it. If the developers can let Marwyn appear in the next season, he will definitely reveal many secrets related to magic items for us.
(Translation: Linda)
