"Downton Abbey" star Rose Leslie likely knows something about the big role she just landed on "Game of Thrones."
Entertainment Weekly has the news that Leslie will play Ygritte, the love interest of Jon Snow in the second season of HBO's hit fantasy drama. Leslie certainly fits the description of Ygritte in the books, though it's hard to picture the wildling without the heavy clothing and cloaks she wears to keep herself warm north of The Wall. Ygritte is one of the last major players left to be cast this season.
Check out the rest of today's casting news after the jump!
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