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  ==TV adaptation==
  Banner of arms of King Renly Baratheon in ''Game of Thrones''
  Renly Baratheon is played by the British actor Gethin Anthony in the television adaption of the series of books.
  Gethin Anthony on his character: "The reason why I like playing him is I think he's a fantastic man who believes in Westeros being a cultured and enlightened place. His major advantage -- and why he gets on well in the world -- is that he gets on well with people."