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Dragon could, in theory, then leap decades forward in time, or backward, to chronicle other major events in the Targaryen dynasty with an entirely new cast — such as exploring Aegon’s conquest or the Doom of Valyria. There was plenty of on-location filming as well — 10 weeks hopping around Spain, Portugal and Northern England. And then there’s Matt Smith, whose casting was initially met with resistance among some fans who had a tough time envisioning the Doctor Who star as the king’s hell-raising brother, Daemon. The producers felt Smith had a “weird androgynous quality” that made him perfect, and the actor vanishes into the role onscreen. The eleventh Doctor himself, Matt Smith, is Prince Daemon Targaryen. The younger brother of King Viserys, Prince Daemon is a fierce warrior and dragonrider who seeks the power of the crown for himself.
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McTavish is best known for playing warrior Dougal MacKenzie in the another beloved fantasy adaptation, STARZ's Outlander. The Scottish actor and author has also appeared in The Hobbit film trilogy, AMC's Preacher, and FOX's Prison Break, among other projects. He's also a prolific voice actor for both video games and animated shows and films. Ser Criston is the Dornish common-born son of the Steward of Blackhaven, who arrives in King's Landing with nothing but his skill with a sword. As the season goes on, he'll get much closer to young Rhaenyra. Alicent and Viserys' second-born Helaena is a quiet, sensitive girl who cares for her bug collection.
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House of the Dragon received a straight-to-series order in October 2019, with casting beginning in July 2020 and principal photography starting in April 2021 in the United Kingdom. The series premiered on August 21, 2022, with the first season consisting of ten episodes. Five days after its premiere, the series was renewed for a second season. Sapochnik departed as showrunner after the first season, leaving Condal to serve as the sole showrunner for the second season.
Fabien Frankel - Lord Commander Ser Criston Cole
To be fair, it’s not difficult to find Thrones fans in real life who are also critical of the ending. Yet it seems highly likely that viewers who loved the original series and Martin’s books will feel compelled to check out the new show too. Hanging over the premiere is lingering chatter about the blowback against Thrones season eight.
Olivia Cooke - Queen Alicent Hightower
The heir was certain Alicent wanted to disinherit her to place her Aegon, son of her and Viserys, on the throne instead. The health of Paddy Considine's Viserys saw a gradual deterioration due to leprosy over the course of the season, from losing the skin off his face to entire limbs, the Westeros ruler's body slowly fell apart until his final death. Millie Alcock and the rest of the first-generation Targaryens and Hightowers will, as far as HBO has indicated, not be returning this season in flashbacks.
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Viserys was the ruler sitting atop the Iron Throne for most of House of the Dragon season 1. He succeeded his grandfather, Old King Jaehaerys and seeks to continue House Targaryen's legacy where he can; he was a good man, but not necessarily the best or most effective leader. Set hundreds of years prior to the events of HBO's original fantasy saga, House of the Dragon season one transported us to a Westeros that was still ruled by the Targaryens and their closest allies. The House of the Dragon cast swelled to include a long list of prominent figures as the action played out in the lead-up to the Dance of Dragons that's coming in House of the Dragon season 2. A lot has happened since HBO ordered “House of the Dragon” back in 2019, so here’s everything you need to know about the highly anticipated prequel series. What is dead may never die, and thus, the world of “Game of Thrones” will live on at HBO with prequel series “House of the Dragon,” premiering on HBO on August 21.
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Prior to his death, Viserys appointed his only daughter from his first marriage, Rhaenyra Targaryen, as his heir. However, he was ultimately succeeded by Aegon II Targaryen, the first child of his marriage to Alicent Hightower. We shall also meet an endless stream of new character including Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin), a mysterious healer from Harrenhal, who plays a pivotal role in the book. During this Targaryen Civil War, George R.R. Martin killed off half the population of Westeros and, as noted previously, nearly every member of the blondest family. However, the HBO series has already tweaked parts of the book, so there’s no reason to believe that everything will go down as Martin wrote in the lore. Queen Alicent and Otto Hightower will definitely begin to see consequences of their long game, and Rhaenyra will be coming for the Iron Throne with Blood and Cheese (wait for them, oh boy) paving the way.

The 'House of the Dragon' cast talks all things season 2 in new featurette
According to HBO’s Twitter in April 2021, the show was officially in production at the time and set for a 2022 release date. And the recent teaser trailer for the show notes fans can see the premiere in 2022. We imagine the show will come out in early 2022 with so much buzz already in October 2021. Fans will likely see the relationship between Rhaenyra Targaryen, another House of the Dragon cast member, and Alicent Hightower in the new series. Viserys I Targaryen, the fifth Targaryen king, had a daughter, Rhaenyra.
The world of Westeros is set to expand with HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon, opening its doors to a new cast of characters in 2022. King Viserys is the warm-hearted king of the Seven Kingdoms and inherited the Iron Throne from his grandfather, King Jaehaerys, whose 50-year reign was defined by peace and prosperity. However, there is tension brewing around both Viserys' ascension to the throne and who his successor might be, which is causing factions to emerge and could lead to a significant conflict.
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The bold young dragonrider was the only child of King Viserys' marriage to Aemma Arryn, and, despite her father's initial desire for a son, was appointed the first female heir to the Iron Throne. See the updated list of House of the Dragon cast and characters below. To explore how each character and house is connected – plus find out details about their dragons, personal items like swords and armor, and more – check out the Character Guide. With that said, this series has been plotted out for four seasons, and that plan could change, but it’s unlikely that we will see the entire war take place in Season 2.
Baela's younger sister Rhaena grew up with Daemon on Dragonstone after her mother's death, and in the books she loves dancing while Baela loves riding her dragon. House of the Dragon is Campbell's (seen right above) first major role, though she previously appeared on the TV show Midsommar Murders and in the TV movie The Last Dragonslayer. Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.
As an adult, Aegon is married to his sister Helaena and they have children together. After his father's death, Aegon is crowned King on the Iron Throne. He does have to deal with the rumors of his alleged parentage.
She later bagged film roles in horror films The Quiet Ones, Ouija and The Limehouse Golem, as well as Steven Spielberg blockbuster Ready Player One and Riz Ahmed's awards contender The Sound of Metal. She currently plays Sid Baker on Apple TV+ spy thriller Slow Horses. With her father serving as Hand to the King, she has spent much of her life in the royal household, during which time she developed a strong friendship with Princess Rhaenyra. However, that bond will be tested in the years to come and as the game of thrones grows more and more brutal, perhaps Alicent has the determination to win it.
During House of the Dragon, Rhaenys and Corlys propose their young daughter Laena marry Viserys, however, the King instead opted for Alicent Hightower. The conflict of Alicent and Aegon going against Rhaenyra for the Iron Throne will continue to be central to House of the Dragon in Season 2 as the Dance of the Dragon and a civil war gets underway. With a civil war with the rule of Westeros now underway, Smith's Daemon will continue to be a key player in Season 2 as a major participant in the conflict. The prince was not loyal in his marriage to Rhaenyra, however, the pair did have two children, Prince Aegon the Younger and Prince Viserys. While generally kind-hearted and a peaceful man, with a distinct hatred of conflict, Viserys certainly had his moments of rage across the debut season. The HBO original series takes place nearly 200 years before Game of Thrones, delving into the days of the Targaryen rule and the events leading to its fall.
Aemond grows up to be a capable warrior and politician. Hall has starred in Wizards vs Aliens, Vikings, Taboo, Silent Witness, Devs, and the 2018 film Halloween. Larys is the second son of Lord Lyonel Strong and the younger brother of Ser Harwin Strong. A shrewd observer, Larys ingratiates himself with Queen Alicent's circle and soon shows his ambitions when he acts out.