New photos have surfaced online today from behind-the-scenes in Croatia, where season 4 of "Game of Thrones" is currently being filmed. Actor Michiel Huisman, who plays the newly recast Daario Naharis, has been photographed for the first time in full costume, WinterIsComing.net reports.
Huisman's character has a major role in Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke)'s storyline in the upcoming season as Daario, a Tyroshi sellsword who is captain of the mercenary company, Stormcrows, first introduced to us in the final episodes of season 3. Daario first makes his appearance in George R. R. Martin's third book in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, "A Storm of Swords," which season 4 covers the second half of.
When Ed Skrein, the original actor who played Daario, first appeared in season 3 to win over Daenerys, fan reactions were mixed. In the books, he was described as follows: "he keeps his beard cut in three prongs, all dyed blue. His eyes are blue and his curly hair is dyed blue. His mustachios are painted gold and he has a large, curving nose. He is lithe, smooth skinned, has a golden tooth and dresses in loud colors and finery. He wears a Dothraki arakh on his left hip and a Myrish dagger on his right hip. Their hilts are a matched pair of naked women made in gold."
In the newest filming photos of Daario, Huisman appears to have kept his beard and done away with the long blonde wig that Skrein originally wore for the part. The Dutch actor has previously appeared on HBO's "Treme," BBC's "Margot," and ABC's "Nashville." His role on "Game of Thrones" was leaked last month.
Click here to see the first photos of Michiel Huisman as Daario Naharis behind-the-scenes in Croatia with co-stars Emilia Clarke, Nathalie Emmanuel and Ian McElhinney.
