Traversing the dangerous French landscape, the pair must do everything they can to get their message to the powers that be so they can save 1600 soldiers from walking into a deadly trap. 'It's a terrible, terrible feeling,' he said of the unintended error. The star of 1917 George MacKay has revealed that he auditioned for Game Of Thrones – but failed to win the part. And Richard Madden, who also appears in 1917 as a soldier, played Robb Stark in the first three series.Richard Madden at the 1917 world premiere (Ian West/PA). With exceptional work of regular Mendes collaborators such as cinematographer Roger Deakins and composer Thomas Newman to everyone both on and behind the screen each individual brings their A-game to present a war film experience unlike any other. He said: “It’s a terrible, terrible feeling. Click the button below and wait for a message from our Facebook bot in Messenger! I gave it my best, but I did not get it.'. George MacKay reveals he auditioned to be in Game Of Thrones but didn't get the part as he reflects on his rise in the industry and starring in WWI epic 1917 with Dean-Charles Chapman. 07/01/2020 - 20:45:00Back to Showbiz Home. 16:14 07 Jan 2020, updated 16:19 07 Jan 2020. At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Blake (Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a … The film, co-written with Krysty Wilson-Cairns, also features appearances from such great British character actors as Andrew Scott, Mark Strong, Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch. He told GQ Hype magazine that he had gone for a role in HBO’s sprawling fantasy epic, although he refused to say which character.George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman (Matt Crossick/PA), He said: “I have auditioned for it in the past and did not get a job. 1917 will be released on January 10, 2020 in the UK. Going on to discuss making 1917, which is shot and edited to look like it has been filmed in a single take, George revealed the concerns he had while trying to ensure he didn't make a mistake that would ruin a scene. The future of concerts? Recalling an intense sequence where he has to run past soldiers who are storming the battlefield, George elaborated on the moment his gun fell out of his holster and ruined the shot. Sam Mendes brings the First World War to screen in thrilling fashion with his new film 1917, opening in US theatres on Christmas Day. His 1917 co-star Chapman appeared in Game Of Thrones as Tommen Baratheon, the youngest son of the fearsome Cersei Lannister. Check it out in the player above and below is the official synopsis and final trailer. COLLIDER participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COLLIDER gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. With the Germans seemingly in retreat, the two young men are tasked with an incredibly dangerous task. 'But everyone was very supportive.'. And George MacKay spoke candidly about his rise in the industry, and the struggles of making the film, in an interview with GQ Hype magazine on Tuesday. The star of 1917 George MacKay has revealed that he auditioned for Game Of Thrones – but failed to win the part. Richard made a name for himself as Robb Stark in the fantasy series, and appeared in three seasons before his character's death during the infamous Red Wedding. At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Blake (Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. Without giving away the role he auditioned for, George told the publication: 'I have auditioned for it in the past and did not get a job. I gave it my best, but I did not get it.”. Against the clock with a seemingly impossible task, the film charts in real-time the dangers and perils that the two men come across on their journey. The intense drama is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seat, as it is shot and edited to look as if it takes place in real time, and as a single long take. The Pride star, 27, admitted that prior to his recent turn in the war epic, he had tried to audition for Game Of Thrones and failed, a show that his fellow lead co-star Dean-Charles Chapman appeared in as Tommen Baratheon. By Roxy Simons For Mailonline In my interview with the two stars of the film, George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, we discuss the intense preparation for the film, what it was like seeing the film for the first time, their on-screen camaraderie and much more. 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George MacKay revealed on Tuesday that he auditioned for Game Of Thrones but didn't succeed, as he reflected on his career and starring in 1917 with Dean-Charles Chapman, Not selected: Without giving away the role he auditioned for, George told the publication: 'I have auditioned for it in the past and did not get a job', Cast: George's 1917 co-star Dean-Charles Chapman appeared in Game Of Thrones as Tommen Baratheon, while Richard Madden, who makes a cameo in the film, had a major role in the show, Mistake: Discussing 1917, which is edited to look like it has been filmed in a single take, George admitted it was a 'terrible feeling' when he messed up a scene and had to start again, 16:14 07 Jan 2020, updated 16:19 07 Jan 2020, Emilia Fox reveals her daughter Rose has no interest in following her mother into the acting business as she doesn't want to do the early morning starts, Gwyneth Paltrow reveals she is still friends with ex-fiance Brad Pitt as she explains 'I don't have any really bad blood' while talking Chris Martin's girlfriend Dakota Johnson, '#BAFTAsSoWhite' trends as race row explodes over all-white acting nominations... and even Academy boss admits she's 'very disappointed with the lack of diversity', Colin Farrell confirmed as The Penguin in Warner Bros. The film, presented as one interrupted shot, follows two young soldiers (George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman) in the Spring of 1917. See the full interview available online now via GQ HYPE. A very immediate, thrilling and nerve-racking experience, 1917 is both a technical marvel and a fascinating depiction of what it might have been like to be on the front in the War to end all wars. You can check out Matt Goldberg’s ecstatic review on the site now. But everyone was very supportive.”, The Irish Times DAC 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 CX89 Every Single Jason Kill in the ‘Friday the 13th’ Franchise Ranked, ‘American Horror Story’ Seasons Ranked, from Worst to Best, I Was Not Emotionally Prepared for ‘The West Wing’ Special on HBO Max, The Best Sequel of Every Horror Franchise, from ‘Scream’ to ‘Halloween’. MacKay also said filming 1917, which is shot and edited to look as if it was filmed in one take, was challenging because a single mistake would ruin the entire scene. The wedding where Ronnie Kray made a pass at me... and so did Reggie's bride! © 2020 Collider Cryptomedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dean-Charles plays Lance Corporal Blake opposite George's Schofield, but he is not the only Game Of Thrones star that appears in the film as Richard Madden stars as the former's brother Lieutenant Blake. 'Soundtrack' Star Paul James on His Role in the Unique Netflix Series…, Margot Robbie on the Liberation of Going R-Rated with Harley Quinn in…. 1917 follows Lance Corporals Schofield (George) and Blake (Dean-Charles) as they are tasked with a seemingly impossible mission to sneak into enemy territory to stop a doomed attack by the Allied Forces. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them. They are ordered to deliver a message to British troops deep in enemy territory who are about to walk into an ambush which could see 1600 British soldiers killed, with one of the men’s brothers amongst them. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive.