Pilou Asbæk to play Euron Greyjoy on Game of Thrones

Pilou Asbæk has been cast to play Euron Greyjoy on Game of Thrones.

The character is mentioned in Martin's A Fest for Crows. He wants to conquer Westeros with Daenerys and her dragons assistance and is the captain of the Silence, a ship whose crew consists of mutes whose tongues were removed by Euron.

Euron is the brother of Balon and is the uncle of Theon and Yara.