The Hound

The new season of Game of Thrones premieres on Sunday. One of my favourite characters is Sandor Clegane, nicknamed The Hound, played by Rory McCann. Sandor is the personal bodyguard of Joffrey Baratheon. He joined the Kingsguard when Joffrey took the Iron Throne, but deserted his post during the Battle of the Blackwater. The Hound is brutal but not without compassion. He’s a bad ass in the series - with a soft spot for Arya Stark played by Maisie Williams.

I love this exchange

Sansa: "Does it give you joy to scare people?"

Sandor: "No, it gives me joy to kill people. Killing's the sweetest thing there is."

Below is his audition for the part. It’s striking and powerful. It’s no wonder he landed the role.