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Recently, HBO's 'Game of Thrones' surprised us by announcing one of season 4's biggest castings well in advance of the Comic-Con 2013 panel, tapping Chilean actor Pedro Pascal as Prince Oberyn "The Red Viper" Martell. As has been the case with several castings prior, "Song of Ice and Fire" purists criticized an apparent racial shift in the character's identity, one which series creator George R.R. Martin himself has reached out to defend.

HBO's 'Game of Thrones' has yet to formally announce its Comic-Con 2013 plans, as we had previously expected the major season 4 cast to be revealed during the panel, but it seems the producers just couldn't wait to get the excitement going. Chilean actor Pedro Pascal will join the series in season 4, portraying the fan-favorite role of Prince Oberyn "The Red Viper" Martell!

For as criminally short and brutal as it seemed, 'Game of Thrones' season 3 came to a close with last night's finale episode, "Mhysa," leaving hungry fans to wait until spring 2014 for the next round of episodes. Given season 3 of the HBO drama's unique structure of adapting George R.R. Martin's increasingly lengthy books, however, what can fans of the series expect going forward? HBO head and 'Game of Thrones' producers weighed in on future seasons, and the answers may surprise you!

‘Game of Thrones’ season 3 conjures its tenth and final episode of the season “Mhysa,” as Kings' Landing greets the aftermath of the Red Wedding, Bran makes his way north with the help of a mutual friend, Davos defies Stannis once again, and Daenerys awaits her reception at the conquered city of Yunkai.
Previous ‘Game of Thrones’ episode “The Rains of Castamere” saw Jon’s true loyalties exposed, Daenerys’ men laying siege to Yunkai, and Robb and Catelyn's fates at Edmure’s wedding to Roslin Frey took a horribly red turn, so what will the finale bring?
Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Game of Thrones’ season 3 finale, “Mhysa!”

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'Game of Thrones' creator George R.R. Martin's infamous "Red Wedding" chapter has been available to read in 'A Storm of Swords' for the better part of 13 years now, but only recently have more casual fans of the HBO series adaptation been aware of the bloody massacre from Sunday's "The Rains of Castamere." Filmed fan reactions to the event made the rounds this week, but what does Martin himself say when confronted with the reactions on 'Conan'?

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While we've attempted no short supply of ice cream and kittens to bring our mood up from 'Game of Thrones' Sunday bloodbath "The Rains of Castamere," our appreciation for the scene's execution (no pun intended) has not abated. One way to get through the depression? Go behind the scenes of the infamous Red Wedding, and read the original version by series creator George R.R. Martin!

And so, it finally happened. A full 13 years after 'Game of Thrones' creator George R.R. Martin published the third of his series "A Storm of Swords," HBO finally reached the "Red Wedding" event that drove producers David Benioff and Dan Weiss to pursue the series in the first place. So while we all share a pint of ice cream and some traumatized glances this morning, what do the cast and creators have to say about "The Rains of Castamere?"

‘Game of Thrones’ season 3 conjures its ninth and penultimate episode of the season “The Rains of Castamere,” as Jon's true loyalties are exposed, Daenerys' men lay siege to Yunkai, and Robb and Catelyn find Edmure's marriage to Walder Frey's daughter take a horribly red turn.
Previous ‘Game of Thrones’ episode “Second Sons” saw Tyrion facing his wedding to Sansa Stark, while Daenerys made a dangerous new ally and Stannis Baratheon attempted to make peace with Davos, so what will the newest episode bring?
Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Game of Thrones’ season 3, episode 9, “The Rains of Castamere!”

As with every new season of 'Game of Thrones,' HBO's adaptation will introduce a wealth of new characters in the upcoming fourth run, some of which were scheduled to arrive earlier but were left out for logistical reasons. Yet, as we prepare for the epic climax of season 3's final episodes, series creator George R.R. Martin has confirmed three major characters we'll be meeting in 'Game of Thrones' season 4!

As fans of both George R.R. Martin's 'Game of Thrones' novels and the HBO series adapting them well know, the prolific author's lengthy novels have expanded beyond the reach of a single HBO season, already plotting seasons 3 and 4 to cover the third book, with similar patterns to follow. Might HBO have to cut out entire novels, however, to bring their version to a plausible (and cost-effective) end? One producer says we'll have less 'Game of Thrones' in our futures than we might expect!