Recasting Game Of Thrones With American Actors

Arya Stark — Sarah Hyland

Man, this one is tough. There is a lot of pressure recasting the role of the Night Kingslayer. Between Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) it was hard to come to a final decision. Ultimately, Hyland’s uncanny resemblance was too much for Shipka to overcome. It is kind of frightening how much Hyland and Maisie Williams can look alike at times. Though it may be easier to envision Shipka playing a ruthless assassin, Hyland checks more boxes overall.