House of the Dragon TV Series 2022

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• Gavin Spokes as Lord Lyonel Strong
• Tom Glynn-Carney plays Aegon Targaryen, Viserys and Alicent's firstborn son.
• Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint)
• Matt Smith as Prince Daemon
• Will Familiar Game of Thrones Characters Return?
• Tom Glynn-Carney as Prince Aegon Targaryen
• Comparisons with The Rings of Power
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We learn the technology to forge those weapons was lost with the city itself. While House of the Dragon will take place well after the destruction of Valyria, it's always possible we'll see flashbacks to the city's golden age and learn more about the events that led to its demise. It would certainly be one way to set House of the Dragon apart from Game of Thrones.

Gavin Spokes as Lord Lyonel Strong

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. Catch exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew breaking down the series' biggest moments and the process behind creating its memorable sets. Obviously, the show will continue to track the Targaryen lineage about 300 years prior to near-extinction level on Game of Thrones.

Tom Glynn-Carney plays Aegon Targaryen, Viserys and Alicent's firstborn son.

She also starred in the films Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl; Ready Player One; Thoroughbreds; and Sound of Metal. House of the Dragon is the latest of Smith's roles in high-profile TV series. After working as a stage actor, he was catapulted to international fame while playing the Eleventh Doctor in the long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who. He then went on to play Prince Philip in the first two seasons of Netflix's The Crown. He's also appeared in the films Terminator Genisys (alongside his Thrones descendant Emilia Clarke), Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Last Night in Soho, and Morbius. The first season of the prequel includes a time jump, with young Rhaenyra played by Australian actress Alcock.

Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint)

She's politically savvy, and is closely aligned with the king and his allies – she's also the daughter of Rhys Ifans' Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King. Hightower doesn't trust Daemon, and regards his status as heir to the throne as a fraught state of affairs. A noble family of Valyrian descent who left their homeland before its collapse. The clan of dragon-riders became the first ruling house of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros thanks to a successful conquest led by King Aegon Targaryen; the family ruled over Westeros for almost 300 years. In order to keep their bloodlines pure, Targaryens often married their siblings or cousins. (“Game of Thrones” fans know how that played out.) One of the most well-known houses in the franchise, the Targaryens are still prosperous when “House of the Dragon” begins, but peaceful times do not generally translate into eventful television.

Matt Smith as Prince Daemon

“House of the Dragon” will delight fans with a new, engrossing chapter in the saga — one that matches and at times improves on its predecessor. Raised by her grandmother Rhaenys Targaryen in Driftmark after her mother’s death. Whether you’re new to Westeros or making a long-awaited return, here’s everything you need know about the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel, updated weekly.

Will Familiar Game of Thrones Characters Return?

She's starred in several Australian drama series, and received the Casting Guild of Australia's Rising Star Award in 2018. HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has finally arrived, welcoming fantasy fans to Westeros nearly two centuries before Daenerys Targaryen was born. Dany's Targaryen ancestors are at the height of their power and influence, with the only threat coming from the heir issue.

Still, we have missed seeing CG dragons destroy stuff over the past couple of years. By the time House of the Dragon arrives, we think curiosity for a Game of Thrones prequel series will be higher than it would've been three years ago, when the show ended divisively. The new Game of Thrones prequel series focuses on House Targaryen, so expect ambition, incest – the family was dysfunctional long before Viserys and Daenerys came along – and, of course, winged, fire-breathing reptiles. Then there's The Hobbit actor Graham McTavish, who'll be playing Ser Harrold Westerling, a paragon of chivalry and honor who has served in the Kingsguard since the days of King Jaehaerys.

Comparisons with The Rings of Power

Quinci LeGardye is a Contributing Culture Editor who covers TV, movies, Korean entertainment, books, and pop culture. When she isn’t writing or checking Twitter, she’s probably watching the latest K-drama or giving a concert performance in her car. Also known as The Queen Who Never Was, Princess Rhaenys Velaryon was once called Rhaenys Targaryen before her marriage to Corlys Velaryon. Even after the death of King Viserys when he was ordered by Otto Hightower to assassinate Rhaenyra at Dragonstone, Westerling resigned from his post in defiance of the order and the Hightowers' attempted power grab.

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Aegon was Viserys and Alicent's first child together, making him the heir to Viserys' throne in many people's eyes. However, he is seemingly indifferent to his responsibilities, preferring instead to drink and harass women working in the castle. He tried to flee King's Landing before he was crowned the new King by Otto and Alicent.

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. Spokes is an English screen and stage actor who has starred in several shows including the soap opera Casualty and the miniseries The Ipcress File. After HotD, he's set to appear in the third Magic Mike movie, Magic Mike's Last Dance. 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.

Although initially Alicent wasn't bothered by this, she became convinced Rhaenyra was plotting against her family, and, as such, conspired to have Aegon named as heir. 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.

He’s certainly no Tywin Lannister or Olenna Tyrell, but he’s better fit to help maneuver his daughter Alicent and her son Aegon toward the Iron Throne than most. Like many of Westeros’ best schemers, Otto also served as Hand of the King during the rule of Viserys. Though he is the brother of King Viserys, Daemon resents the throne because Viserys refused to allow him to gift a dragon egg to his lover, Mysaria. Daemon is one of the greatest warriors in Westeros at this time and rides the dragon Caraxes.

Tom's Guide will keep you posted on all updates surrounding the upcoming "House of the Dragon" season 2 episodes, including cast insights, episode info and new promos. And we've also got all of your intel about the various "Game of Thrones" spinoff series that are in the works, including the Dunk and Egg prequel and the Aegon the Conqueror series. You can also revisit the show's first season with a Max subscription before those new season 2 episodes drop beginning Sunday, June 16.