Rory McCann left his mark in people’s hearts with his dynamic performance in Game of Thrones. Adapted from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, Game of Thrones quickly became one of the biggest shows in TV history. Not only that, the show also gave the audiences some of the most iconic characters ever.

Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane, aka, The Hound in Game of Thrones | Credit: HBO

Fans have spent years hating or loving a character only for the story to switch the narrative entirely with delicate precision to not take away either their good or bad parts. Such a character was Rory McCann’s Sandor Clegane, aka The Hound.

Although initially introduced almost as a villain, he became a fan favorite as the story progressed over the years. However, he almost did not land the job until George R.R. Martin himself intervened for him.