HBO insider: Dinklage as Tyrion?

Ain’t It Cool News has received word from an untested source that Dinklage is in talks to play Tyrion. Here is what the source has to say:

This from an untested source:

I have a friend who works at HBO. While he said he has not heard anything concrete, he said he shared an elevator ride with Peter Dinklage last week. He followed up with a couple people and it seems that Mr. Dinklage will most likely be our Tyrion! Great casting, in my opinion.

Call me Sir Bounteous Follywit.

Is it just wishful thinking?

Winter Is Coming: Well, well, the rumors have begun. No idea if this is legit or not. Hopefully it is. But still, it seems like such an obvious thing to make up a rumor about. I guess only time will tell whether it is just wishful thinking or the real deal. Even so, I’m hoping we get some official news soon. Either on this or just a general update. It has been strangely quiet recently.

• Published on 02/04/2009 at 5:58 PM CDT
• Last updated on 02/04/2009 at 5:58 PM CDT