The House of the Dragon Cast brings a new era of life to the highly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel.
It was hundreds of years ago, before HBO’s original fantasy series. House of the Dragon This transports us into a Westeros ruled over by the Targaryens, and their closest allies.
Based on George R. R. Martins’ book Fire & Blood, (Opens in new tab This series depicts Westeros in the era when dragons and their masters ruled the skies. It also shows what happens when one king attempts to change history by deciding who his successor will become.
Here are the facts about the major members of the House of the Dragon Cast and where they might be found.
Who is in the House of the Dragon?
Paddy Considine, Viserys Targaryen
Viserys is currently the ruler and sits atop Iron Throne’s Iron Throne during the events in House of the Dragon. He succeeded Old King Jaehaerys as his grandfather and tries to carry on House Targaryen’s legacy. While he is a great man, he isn’t necessarily the greatest leader. He becomes anxious about his future successor.
Paddy Considine has been seen anywhere else.
Paddy Considine is a TV and film actor who has been featured on television and film since 1999. He has participated in many projects including 24 hour party people, Hot Fuzz and Submarine, Pride Peaky BlindersFunny Cow The OutsiderAmong other things.
Matt Smith is Daemon Targaryen
Prince Daemon is King Viserys’ younger brother and is the original heir. He is however deeply disturbed by the possibility that his older brother may instead name Rhaenyra his successor. Although Daemon can fight, he can also be unpredictable and reckless… Can he be trusted to be the next Westeros ruler?
WTW spoke with Matt Smith about Prince Daemon. (opens in a new tab “A very complex character”, someone who is “ambitious, ruthless” with a set values that are different from others.
Matt Smith has been seen elsewhere.
Matt’s greatest role to date is most likely his star turn in the 11th Doctor. Doctor Who. Since he gave the keys of the TARDIS over to his father, he has played roles in The Crown, Last Night in Soho Morbius.
Emma D’Arcy is Rhaenyra Targaryen
Viserys’ first child, Princess Rhaenyra. She is Viserys only child. She is not a man.
Emma D’Arcy has been seen anywhere else.
Emma has also been featured in Wild Bill, Hanna, Mothering Sunday, Misbehaviour He played a significant role in the film alongside Nick Frost Truth Seekers.
Milly Alcock (UprightIn the show, a younger version is also portrayed by ).
Rhys Ifans is Ser Otto Hightower
Ser Otto Hightower is currently the Hand of the King. He is a loyal servant of his realm and the current ruler at the Iron Throne. Ser Otto believes that Daemon is the greatest threat to Westeros and he will do everything possible to keep him off the Iron Throne.
Rhys Ifans is a rare sight.
He was Luna Lovegood’s father in Xenophilius. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 The Lizard in The Amazing Spider-Man Spider-Man has no way home, Mycroft Elementary, Rasputin The King’s Man He was also a major player in Temple Berlin Station
Olivia Cooke Alicent Hightower
Lady Alicent Hightower was Otto’s firstborn. As the daughter of the Hand, the King, she has had many privileges throughout her entire life. Alicent was born in King Viserys’s Red Keep, the castle in King’s Landing. She is both beautiful as well as politically-minded.
Olivia Cooke can be seen anywhere else.
Olivia was featured in Vanity Fair at Bates Motel Slow horses Modern Love. In Steven Spielberg’s adaptation, she also played a major role. Ready Player One.
Emily Carey (CasualtyThe show’s younger Alicent Hightower is played by ).
Eve Best as Rhaenys Tarrayen
Rhaenys, like Rhaenyra and Daemon, is a dragonrider. In the past she had been in contention for the Iron Throne. However, her cousin Viserys won her place. She was female, and he wasn’t, so her title is “The Queen Who Never Was.” Corlys Velaryon is the powerful Lord she married.
Eve Best is a woman you have never seen before.
Eve Best is most well-known for her role as Dr. Eleanor O’Hara. Nurse Jackie For her appearances in The Honourable Woman The King’s Speech. She also appeared in Lucky Man, A Woman of No Importance Fate: The Winx Saga.
Steven Toussaint, Lord Corlys Valaryon
Lord Corlys Velaryon — otherwise known as “The Sea Snake” — A sailor whose stories have made him a legend in Westeros. He is the head of House Velaryon. A Valyrian bloodline as ancient as the Targaryens, he made House Velaryon a true seat for power. It boasts the largest navy in the globe and is even wealthier that the Lannisters.
Steve Toussaint has been seen elsewhere.
Steve Toussaint was a regular in British dramas throughout the years. He also appeared in The Great Gatsby. The Bill Holby City Silent Witness, Scott & Bailey, Death in Paradise Lewis, Along with roles in film, Prince of Persia – The Sands of Time Judge Dredd. Recent appearances include It’s a Sin, Small Axe Before We Die.
Fabien Frankel is Ser Criston Col
Ser Criston Cole isn’t a lord nor a lady. He is Dornish, a man of common birth who is the son to the Lord Blackhaven’s current steward. His impressive swordplay and personal honor make up for the lack of title or land claims.
Fabien Franzel can be seen anywhere else.
Fabien Frankel is a British stage actor, but he has also been seen on the big screen. The Serpent In Last ChristmasThe other featured was. Game of Thrones Emilia Clarke, alum.
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
Mysaria was born in Westeros and came with nothing. What’s unique is that she did not wilt in Westeros, but instead rose to prominence and forged a strong bond with Prince Daemon to become his most trusted — and most unlikely — ally.
Sonoya Mizuno has been seen anywhere else.
Sonoya is a work by Alex Garland. Annihilation Ex Machina Sonoya, however, has also been in Devs, Crazy Rich Asians, Maniac La La Land.
Who else stars in House of the Dragon as well?
Many more stars are on the horizon House of the Dragon As it takes quite a few people to populate Westeros aside from Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy.
The extra cast House of the Dragon includes:
- Bethany Antonia is a Baela Targaryen
- Phoebe Campbell and Rhaena Targaryen
- Harry Collett is Jacaerys Velaryon
- Ryan Corr is Ser Harwin “Breakbones Strong”
- Tom Glynn Carney as Aegon Targaryen
- Jefferson Hall as Tyland Lannister & Lord Jason Lannister
- David Horovitch is Grand Maester Mellos
- Wil Johnson, Ser Vaemond Velaryon
- Graham McTavish, Ser HarroldWesterling
- Ewan Mitchell, Aemond Tarrayen
- Matthew Needham is Larys Strong
- Bill Paterson, Lord Lyman Beesbury
- Phia Saban as Helaena Tarrayen
- Gavin is Lord Lyonel Strong
- Savannah Steyn as Lady Laena Velaryon
House of the Dragon Premieres on Sunday, Aug 21 at HBO HBO Max The USA, Monday August 22nd. Sky TV NOW streaming service