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The first season of the prequel includes a time jump, with young Rhaenyra played by Australian actress Alcock. She's starred in several Australian drama series, and received the Casting Guild of Australia's Rising Star Award in 2018. Viserys is an ailing king whose nearly 30 years of rule end in complete disaster thanks to his controversial choice of successor. Playing Alicent after the time jump is English actor Olivia Cooke, who's best known for playing Emma Decody in the Psycho prequel series Bates Motel.
Graham McTavish - Lord Commander Ser Harrold Westerling
She was a contender for the crown following King Jaehaerys' death, and had a stronger claim than Viserys, but since she was a woman she was passed over. She's now known as "the Queen Who Never Was," though her son Laenor can be a serious contender for the throne following Viserys' death. Viserys' younger brother Daemon is the presumed heir to the throne at the start of the series, though his hostile personality and antics leave him with very few allies at court.
Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans)
Glynn-Carney is currently playing Mike Sadler in SAS Rogue Heroes, but he's also appeared in The King, Tolkien, Domina, Casualty, The Last Post and Dunkirk. Lord Corlys Velaryon — otherwise known as "The Sea Snake" — is a sailor whose adventures have made him a true legend across Westeros. He's the head of House Velaryon, a Valyrian bloodline as old as the Targaryens; he built House Velaryon into a true seat of power, one which claims to have the largest navy in the world and that is even wealthier than the Lannisters. When WTW spoke to Matt Smith, he described Prince Daemon as "a very complex character" and someone who is "ambitious and ruthless" with a set of values that differ from other people. Paddy Considine has been on our screens in TV and film since 1999 in a variety of projects, including 24 Hour Party People, Hot Fuzz, Submarine, Pride, Peaky Blinders, Funny Cow and The Outsider, among others. The network also announced that Paddy Considine will play King Viserys I, and Eve Best will play Princess Rhaenys Velaryon.
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Mellos is played by David Horovitch, an actor you may recognize from the films Young Victoria, Cassandra’s Dream, and the live-action 102 Dalmatians. Ser Harrold is a figure of chivalry and honor in the Kingsguard, where Harrold has served since the days of King Jaehaerys. This pillar of strength is played by Graham McTavish, an actor with many credits in genre work including The Hobbit trilogy, The Witcher, Outlander, and Preacher. Meanwhile, Harry Collett has joined the cast as Jacaerys Velaryon, the eldest son of Rhaenyra Targaryen. Bethany Antonia is playing Baela Targaryen, the eldest daughter of Laena Velaryon and rider of the young dragon Moondancer, while Phoebe Campbell is portraying Rhaena Targaryen, the second daughter of Lady Laena and sister to Baela.
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. In a misunderstanding of Viserys' dying words, which were the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy, Alicent came to believe he was naming their son Aegon as his heir in place of Rhaenyra, spurring her endeavor to crown him king. After House of the Dragon's mid-way time jump, Olivia Cooke took over from Emily Carey as the older Alicent Hightower, now queen of Westeros through her marriage to King Viserys Targaryen. A conflict began to brew between Rhaenyra and her old friend Alicent Hightower, now technically her stepmother.
Olivia Cooke - Queen Alicent Hightower
A prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), it is the second television series in the A Song of Ice and Fire franchise. Featuring an ensemble cast, the show portrays the events leading up to the beginning of the decline of House Targaryen, a devastating war of succession known as the "Dance of the Dragons". According to The Hollywood Reporter, Milly Alcock has landed a recurring role on the series, playing a young version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the king's first-born child. She is described as being "of pure Valyrian blood" and "a dragonrider," as is typical for the people native to the Valyrian Peninsula. Her character bio suggests that "many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything… but she was not born a man."
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From Episode 6 onwards, Rhaenyra Targaryen was played by Emma D'Arcy, with the heir to the Iron Throne now having three bastard children - Princes Jacaerys, Lucerys, and Joffrey - who were fathered by Ser Harwin Strong. Just as Game of Thrones featured one of the biggest casts ever brought to television, the prequel series House of the Dragon delivered yet another impressive ensemble of top-tier talent. House of the Dragon is a prequel to the Game of Thrones series and takes place nearly 200 years before the events of the 2011 show.
Paddy Considine as Viserys Targaryen
He's also very ambitious, forming an allyship with Alicent Hightower and only revealing his ruthlessness after the ten-year time jump. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Corr began his acting career as a teenager in 2003 and has been nominated for several Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA Awards). He previously appeared in the 2016 film Hacksaw Ridge, 2018's Mary Magdalene, and the BBC series The Secrets She Keeps. The patriarch of House Strong of Harrenhal, Lord Strong serves as the Master of Laws of King Viserys' council. He gives the king wise advice on matters, and later assumes the role of Hand of the King after Lord Hightower loses his position.
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He also appeared in comedy TV shows including Michaela Coel's series Chewing Gum and the British series Back. Following the time jump, Laenor is still married to Rhaenyra and stays by her side as they welcome their third child (though he's probably not the father to any of their children). Like Rhaenyra, he has had his own affairs during the marriage, while still being a supportive husband and father.
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. Matt Smith brought Prince Daemon Targaryen to life as a cruel, ruthless, and power-hungry renowned warrior. Although once heir to the Iron Throne, a fallout with his brother, King Viserys I, led to his replacement. Just ahead of the time skip, Rhaenyra was married to Laenor Velaryon, son of Lord Corlys Velaryon, by the arrangement of her king and father Viserys.
Bew is best known for playing Bill O'Hara on Warrior – a martial arts drama based on a treatment originally written by Bruce Lee. He has worked with House of the Dragon co-star Matt Smith before on a 2006 series called The Street. The trailer for House of the Dragon Season 2 showed fan-favorite returning characters in action, but an additional press release from HBO introduced some new faces. We got confirmation on six newly-cast characters this weekend, bringing our total for Season 2 up to 10 brand new Westerosi people.
Tom Glynn-Carney fills out the cast as Aegon Targaryen, the first-born son of King Viserys, together with Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen, the second-born son of Viserys, nephew to Daemon, and half-brother to Rhaenyra. Phia Saban is also in the mix as Helaena Targaryen, the second-born daughter of Viserys, sister to Aegon and Aemond, and half-sister to Rhaenyra. 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. Jace's shy younger brother Luke is played by Sadler in episodes 6 and 7 and Grihault (seen center in brown cloak) in later installments.
Despite coming to Westeros with nothing, Mysaria has risen in status to become Prince Daemon’s most trusted ally. Fans of Alex Garland’s work may recognize actress Sonoya Mizuno from her roles in his projects Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Devs. Japanese-British actress Mizuno worked as a high-fashion model and danced with several ballet companies before making her film debut alongside Oscar Isaac in the sci-fi film Ex Machina. She's best known for playing bride Araminta Lee in the film Crazy Rich Asians, and she also appeared in La La Land, Netflix's Maniac, and FX's Devs. The second son of House Strong is often called the Clubfoot because of his physical birth defect, and he uses a cane to walk on his twisted right foot. Though he's very cunning, he's often looked down on, with his older brother Harwin as his fierce protector.
House of the Dragon is Elliot's first major credit; Harvey Salder played the younger version of the character. By the end of season one, though, Daemon and Rhaenyra are wed, and he's become a fierce supporter of Rhaenyra's claim to the Iron Throne. He's sure to use his skills as a capable (but sometimes cruel) fighter to good effect in the Dance of the Dragons. 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. Dive even deeper into the world of House of the Dragon to learn more about the characters and their connections, the dragons and their riders, and an interactive map of Westeros and Essos.
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