In this week’s second installment of “Major League Baseball invades our favorite pastime,” Mets gunslinger Noah Syndergaard has been announced as an extra in Game of Thrones season 7 according to MLB.com.
The first round of baseball news came earlier this week, with the announcement of an unlikely cross-promotional partnership between MLB and Game of Thrones that will feature theme nights, giveaways, and special merchandise with at least 19 major league teams.
Syndergaard gave very few details on his “extra” appearance, but we at least know where it occurred…
According to this interview from the New York Post, Syndergaard filmed his appearance in Spain back in November.
As to the circumstances surrounding the appearance, Syndergaard stated, “They just know that I’m a fan and they invited me to do that. I couldn’t say no.”
Syndergaard has taken advantage of his notoriety with the Mets to get a gig on television before. He appeared as “Viking” on the Halloween episode of CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait thanks to Kevin James being a huge Mets fan.
As for his cameo in GoT, we can only speculate as to what he may be a part of. Venture a guess, and be sure not to miss his likely five seconds of GoT fame.
And may there always be peace in your realm. -Oz
That’s awesome he is such a big fan! With his long, wild hair….I would guess he will play a Wildling? Can’t wait t see his actual role…..and the new season can’t come fast enough! Has any one said that??
Looks like Unsullied armor
Now the sponsorship of MLB makes more sense!
How come there was no wrap party this year when filming ended?
Good god we need a premiere date and some trailers. I’m not sure if I can wait another two to theee months before the first teaser drops.
I’m gonna guess it’s a character who dies within 30 seconds of introduction.
Chump Force 1,
I’m reasonably sure that we’ll get something this month. Don’t worry.
According to Noah Snydergard’s Twitter at 4:37 pm today:
“As you may have heard, I plan on suiting up with Team Wildling this year for the Westeros Baseball Classic. They have a great Manager.”
It’s accompanied by a 3-second clip of Jon Snow when WunWun and the wildlings agreed to join his army to take back Winterfell.
Jack Bauer 24,
I heard there was recently but only really the crew attended it as the actor’s are too busy being stuck in other projects. This person saw it on the GOT crew members IG account but didn’t wanna name them as they might lock their accounts like has happened in the past.
For those that don’t follow baseball, this guy is 6’6 250 and his nickname is Thor. He looks like a northerner or Iron Islander.
Thanks. Kind of lame since we’ve usually gotten some photos in the past and it’s always nice seeing them celebrate the occasion.
So its been over 8 months since the Season 6 finale. Is this the longest drought between seasons without any official promo material?
Great, is GoT jumping the shark?
thorne garnet,
No, GoT is not jumping the shark. It just means there are superfans in all walks of life.
thorne garnet,
I’m not sure you know what an extra is. The show has had famous fans appear as extras from pretty much season 3 onward.
so hes playing rhaegar right?
His notoriety as a Met? He’s a badass, not some below avg schlub.
Haha. I… wouldn’t be opposed to that. He does sort of match the description of Rhaegar.
The Mets are not my team, but I root for Syndergaard (when he’s not pitching against my Giants, of course) so this is cool news and look forward to seeing him on GOT. If his tweet about being Team Wildling is true, then I am even more excited for his appearance if it means he’ll be onscreen with Jon Snow and/or Tormund. Though, when the news first broke, I actually thought Syndergaard would play a Lannister. He certainly has the look for it.
BunBunStark,
If you’re a SF Giants fan and you haven’t seen it, MLB.com has a 4/25/16 picture of Madison Bumgardner wearing a Hound’s helm given to him by rabid GoT fan Hunter Pence.
BunBunStark,
I don’t think his gonna be a wildling, considering this article said he filmed in Spain which was the Lannister’s, Dothraki and Unsullied while the Wildlings filmed in Ireland and Iceland. So I would say either a Lannister soldier or a dothraki with a dark wig.
Very cool. I am a long time Mets fan. Noah is awesome. Looking forward to his cameo…and to all of S7.
Wildling or Rhaegar? Wildling or Rhaegar?
My brain says “Wildling”; my heart and my gut scream “Rhaegar!!!!”
So when does the Washington Nationals’ Jayson Werth get *his* GoT shot? The guy used the GoT theme as his walk-up music! And he certainly looks as though he could be a Wildling.
I don’t know why this would be considered “jumping the shark.” Game of Thrones has been casting porn stars as brothel extras since season one.
TheGoodWaif,
I have no problem with the Nationals’ Jayson Werth as a wildling … so long as Bryce Harper gets roasted by Drogon, or punctured by Needle.
Flashback to Duncan the Tall?
Ten Bears,
If Harp’s 2017 season is like his 2016 campaign, there will be no need to call on either Drogon or Needle.
Ten Bears,
does that mean all of us “super” fans get to be on the show or just the famous ones? GoT doesn’t need to do this, shows that do are looking to boost rating.
Tyrion Pimpslap,
I know what an extra is. Someone in the background of little importance. Maybe the term that should be used is “cameo”
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World Baseball Classic final score 3/18/17:
USA 6. Dominican Republic 3.