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Although fans of George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Firehave been super pissed with how David Benioff and D.B. Weiss played with the storyline inGame of Thrones, we’re certain that they would be grateful for one particular change. It seems that the showrunners made a smart decision by changing Tyrion Lannister’s introduction scene in the show.
While in the books Tyrion is shown jumping from the top of a gate, George R.R. Martin later realized that for a dwarf, such a jump would be physically impossible. Fortunately,Game of Thronesavoided this mistake by introducing Tyrion in a more believable scene, where he’s seen drinking wine and interacting with a s*x worker.
George R.R. Martin regrets Tyrion Lannister’s introductory scene in the books
WhenGeorge R.R. MartinwroteA Song of Ice and Fire, he seemed to have big ideas for all his characters. Considering how he crafted his fictional world of Westeros to be super impactful, Martin tried making most of the characters powerful. Even the dwarf, Tyrion Lannister. Therefore, despite being known for his wit and intelligence, Martin turned Tyrion’s introduction in the books, epic and dramatic.
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Part of this made it unrealistic and physically impossible. According to George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fire, Tyrion is described as making an impossible jump from the top of a gate. While it was indeed a bold move at the time, Martin later admitted that it didn’t make sense. Speaking withAdria’s News,the author expressed his regret regarding the scene which was physically impossible for a dwarf.
I might like to change the scene where Tyrion Lannister is first introduced; the scene where Tyrion jumps from the top of a gate; it isn’t possible. By then I had very few references about people of its condition and it was later when I came to know more extended details about his physical challenges.
Admitting to have later learned about Tyrion Lannister’s physical challenges as a dwarf, George R.R. Martin noted that for someone with his physical limitations, such a jump would be physically impossible. Further, wishing he could change that part of the introduction in the books, Martin regretted his choice, claiming that it added an unrealistic element to his character’s introduction.
Game of Thronesdodged backlash by recreating Peter Dinklage’s introduction
EnterGame of Thrones, the show that brought George R.R. Martin’s fictional world of Westeros to life on screen. While remaining true to Martin’s source material for most parts, the HBO show thankfully changed the bit with Peter Dinklage’s introduction as Tyrion Lannister. In their smart move, showrunners David Benioff andD.B. Weissseemingly saved the series from backlash.
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Considering how George R.R. Martin made a mistake with Tyrion’s introduction in the books and got away with it,David Benioffand D.B. Weiss wouldn’t have faced such leniency, had they tried pulling off the unrealistic scene. Instead, people might have rallied against the show accusing them of mocking dwarfism with unrealistic standards and expectations.
So while fans ofA Song of Ice and Firehave been offended on most accounts, because of how the showrunners changed certain scenes and storylines in the show, readers would surely be glad for howGame of Throneschanged Tyrion’s introduction. In the show, when we first meetPeter Dinklage’s character, we see him drinking wine and engaging with a pr*stitute.
The scene not only avoided the unrealistic jump but also kept Tyrion’s introduction grounded and believable, making it a fitting start for Dinklage’sportrayal of the beloved character. So, in the end, by changing his important scene,Game of Thronesdodged a major bullet and created a more memorable, authentic introduction for one of its most iconic characters.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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