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Ulf White actor Tom Bennett also auditioned for a role in Game of Thrones

Actor Tom Bennett talks about auditioning for Game of Thrones.

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5 months ago

July 31, 2024

Ved Prabhudesai

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Ulf White, a new character in House of the Dragon, is a charming addition to the roster of dragonseeds in season 2. Known for his deceptive nature, there’s doubt about his true lineage as a Targaryen bastard. Yet, he claims the dragon Silverwing, suggesting he has Valyrian blood.

Tom Bennett, who portrays Ulf White in Season 2, shared an interesting fact in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. He revealed that he had previously auditioned for a role in Game of Thrones.

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12/20/2024 12:22 pm GMT

Tom Bennett reveals that he auditioned for Game of Thrones

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Tom Bennett has impressed viewers with his portrayal of Ulf White. He brings out the character’s cunning and deceitful traits while still remaining lovable and endearing. Ulf White is unique and driven by motivations different from those of other characters.

Although he supports Rhaenyra as the rightful heir, he is cautious around Green loyalists, as seen when Aegon enters the tavern known as the Cocks Inn. Unlike other dragonseeds who willingly went to Dragonstone, Ulf was persuaded by his friends and drinking buddies.

In the interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bennett was asked about his previous auditions in the Game of Thrones universe. He revealed that he once auditioned for a small part, saying:

“I’ve only had one. I had one Game of Thrones audition, maybe [season] three? I auditioned to play a comedy guard, having a piss, and then he gets eaten by a direwolf. It was a good scene, but it was one scene, and now I’m flying a dragon. It’s a good thing I didn’t get it, because maybe now I wouldn’t be Ulf.”

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12/20/2024 05:42 am GMT

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Ved Prabhudesai

Ved Prabhudesai is an avid enthusiast of all things pop culture. He has a special interest in the field of animation and art, with a background in Fine Arts and Digital Media Arts. He has begun his first into the field of Entertainment Journalism with Wiki of Thrones, and has been writing for them since 2023. He also has experience working as a screenplay writer, animator and comic book artist. His hobbies include holding discussions and organising events focused around pop culture, dissecting the importance of media in today's world. He began reading A Song Of Ice And Fire shortly before Game of Thrones debuted on HBO. He has followed the series religiously and has spent hours reading Wikis learning about Targaryen history and possible plot points we will see in the Winds of Winter.