‘Game of Thrones’ star Iain Glen to join Jericho Rosales in ‘Quezon’
Iain Glen (center) during the table reading for “Quezon.” Image: Courtesy of TBA Studios
Iain Glen, a Scottish actor best known for his appearances in “Game of Thrones” and the “Resident Evil” film series, has been cast as Leonard Wood in the upcoming film “Quezon.”
Glen’s casting was announced by production company TBA Studios in a press statement on Monday, March 17, where it also shared photos of the thespian engaging in a table reading with his co-stars Jericho Rosales and Benjamin Alves.
“We are very honored to have Iain Glen in ‘Quezon,’” TBA Studios president and COO Daphne Tiu said of Glen. “This film is shaping up to be one of the biggest productions in Philippine cinema, with one of the largest casts ever assembled.”
“We are excited to share with Iain — and the rest of the world — the production scale and level of artistry that Filipino filmmakers are capable of,” she further added.
Leonard Wood was an American Army general who served as the governor-general of the Philippines from 1921 to 1927 and found himself involved in the economic policies and other political matters leading up to the Philippines’ independence. Such was his influence that at least two major roads, in Baguio City and in Zamboanga City, and a public school in Mandaue City were named after him.
Glen, meanwhile, played the role of Ser Jorah Mormont in the hit series “Game of Thrones” alongside Sean Bean, Kit Harrington, Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, and Peter Dinklage, among others.
He was spotted upon arrival in Manila sometime in January, but it was not disclosed what project he was working on in the country at the time.
Iain Glen (right) and Jericho Rosales during the script reading for “Quezon.” Image: Courtesy of TBA Studios
The cast of “Quezon.” Image: Courtesy of TBA Studios
The cast and crew of “Quezon.” Image: Courtesy of TBA Studios
“[Iain Glen] has gravitas. But at the same time, he can let loose, which is important for the role of Leonard Wood,” the film’s director Jerrold Tarog said, noting how his portrayal made Wood “come alive.”
The script reading for “Quezon’s” cast and crew took place earlier this year at the Manila Hotel, with Glen, Rosales, Benjamin Alves, and Mon Confiado in attendance. Production will begin in March.
“Quezon,” which will be supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), Department of Tourism, and QCinema Film Foundation, will air sometime in 2025. It was also stated that FDCP will be funding the film.
Rosales was earlier announced as the lead star of “Quezon,” where he will portray the titular Manuel L. Quezon. Alves will star as the younger version of the character.
Glen took on a number of notable characters through the years, and is best known for starring as Jorah Mormont in “Game of Thrones,” Dr. Alexander Isaacs or Tyrant in the “Resident Evil” film series, and Sir Richard Carlisle in “Downton Abbey,” to name a few.
