It’s official: Gemma Whelan to play Yara Greyjoy 

Whelan is a British actress who has stage & some film credits to her name. She also has a bit of a comedic background. It could be that the producers will look to use her comedic talents in Yara’s memorable first scene.
parole chiavi: Game of Thrones, season 2, gemma whelan, yara greyjoy, asha greyjoy, casting