Are you a movie buff or not? Whether you are buff or not, this blog post uncovers everything you need to know about the HBO film House of the Dragon cast. House of the Dragon is an American fantasy drama TV series George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal created for HBO. It is the prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019) and the second installment in the A Song of Ice and Fire franchise.
Beginning about 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and 172 years before Daenerys Targaryen’s birth, the series is set around 100 years after the Targaryen Conquest unites the Seven Kingdoms. The ensemble cast depicts the events leading up to the beginning of House Targaryen’s decline, a devastating conflict of succession known as “The Dance of the Dragons.” Keep reading to uncover more.
Cast and Characters
Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen: King Viserys Targaryen was the key figure in House of the Dragon, as much of the Game of Thrones prequel centered around the subject of succession, specifically who would inherit the Iron Throne after his death.
Milly Alcock as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen: Milly Alcock was the first actress to play Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, portraying the young princess prior to the dramatic 10-year time shift introduced in Season 1, Episode 6. The daring young dragon rider was the sole child of King Viserys’ marriage to Aemma Arryn, and despite her father’s initial preference for a son, she was named the Iron Throne’s first female heir.
Emma D’Arcy – Queen Rhaenyra I Targaryen: Rhaenyra Targaryen was represented by Emma D’Arcy beginning in Episode 6, with the heir to the Iron Throne now having three bastard children – Princes Jacaerys, Lucerys, and Joffrey – who were fathered by Ser Harwin Strong.
Matt Smith – Prince Daemon Targaryen: Matt Smith portrayed Prince Daemon Targaryen as a harsh, brutal, and power-hungry legendary warrior. Although he was briefly heir to the Iron Throne, a feud with his brother, King Viserys I, resulted in his deposition.
Emily Carey – Young Alicent Hightower: Alicent Hightower, one of the younger characters in House of the Dragon, will be recast following the Season 1 time shift. Emily Carey, who previously portrayed a young Diana in the 2017 film Wonder Woman, will be the first to take on the part.
Olivia Cooke – Queen Alicent Hightower: Olivia Cooke replaced Emily Carey as the older Alicent Hightower, who is now queen of Westeros by virtue of her marriage to King Viserys Targaryen, following the midpoint time shift in House of the Dragon.
Rhys Ifans – Ser Otto Hightower: Otto Hightower, portrayed by Rhys Ifans in The Amazing Spider-Man, was renowned as one of the wisest and most intelligent individuals in Westeros. This reputation grew so strong that King Jaehaerys Targaryen appointed him Hand of the King, a position he held until the reign of King Viserys.
Eve Best – Princess Rhaenys Targaryen: Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, wife of Lord Corlys Velaryon, is the cousin of King Viserys and granddaughter of his predecessor on the Iron Throne, King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.
Steve Toussaint – Lord Corlys Velaryon: Lord Corlys Velaryon, the wealthiest man in Westeros who serves as Master of Ships on King Viserys’ limited council, was dubbed the Sea Snake for his adventuring past, which is rumored to be the subject of a future spin-off.
Fabien Frankel – Lord Commander Ser Criston Cole: After defeating Prince Daemon Targaryen in a duel, Ser Criston Cole gained the favor of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and joined the King’s Guard, effectively becoming her personal protector.
Sonoya Mizuno – Mysaria: Mysaria debuted early in House of the Dragon as a pleasure house worker who cultivated a relationship with Prince Daemon, who visited her establishment. However, She left him after losing interest in serving as a pawn in his quest to seize the Iron Throne.
Graham McTavish – Lord Commander Ser Harrold Westerling: Ser Harrold Westerling, who served as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, was fiercely loyal to the throne, King Viserys, and Princess Rhaenyra.
Other cast and crew.
Many other performers and characters, in addition to those mentioned above, play a significant role in shaping the story of House of the Dragon during Season 1, with some of them perhaps returning for the future Season 2:
- Bethany Antonia and Shani Smethurst play Lady Baela Targaryen.
- Jefferson Hall as Lord Jason Lannister and Ser Tyland Lannister
- Phoebe Campbell and Eva Ossei-Gerning play Lady Rhaena.
- Harry Collet and Leo Hart play Prince Jacaerlys Velaryon
- Ewan Mitchell and Leo Ashton play Prince Aemond Targaryen.
- Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong
- Targaryen Tom Glynn-Carney and Ty Tennant play King Aegon II Targaryen.
- Phia Saban and Evie Allen play Queen Helaena Targaryen
- Sian Brooke plays Queen Aemma Arryn
- Gavin Spokes plays Lord Lyonel Strong
- John Macmillan, Theo Nate and Matthew Carver play Ser Laenor Velaryon
- David Horovitch plays Grand Maester Mellos
- Bill Paterson plays Lord Lyman Beesbury
- Julian Lewis Jones plays Lord Boremund Baratheon
- Steffan Rhodri plays Lord Hobert Hightower
- Wil Johnson plays Ser Vaemond Velaryon
- Daniel Scott-Smith plays Craghas Drahar/ “The Crabfeeder”
- Ryan Corr plays Ser Harwin Strong
- Nanna Blondell, Savannah Steyn and Nova Fouellis-Mose play Lady Laena Velaryon
- Solly McLeod plays Ser Joffrey Lonmouth
- Rachel Redford plays Lady Rhea Royce
- Owen Oakeshott plays Ser Gerold Royce
- Elliot Grihault and Harvey Salder play Prince Lucerys Velaryon
- Arty Froushan plays Ser Qarl Correy
- Dean Nolan plays Prince Reggio Haratis
- Kurt Egyiawan plays Grand Maester Orwyle
- Paul Kennedy plays Lord Jasper Wylde/”Ironrod.”
- Phil Daniels plays Maester Gerardys
- Luke Tittensor plays Ser Arryk Cargyll
- Elliott Tittensor plays Ser Erryk Cargyll
- Elliott Tittensor plays Ser Erryk Cargyll
- Paul Hickey plays Lord Allun Caswell
- Alexis Raben plays Talya
- Nicholas Jones plays Lord Bartimos Celtigar
- Max Wrottesley plays Ser Lorent Marbrand
- Roger Evans plays Lord Borros Baratheon
- Michael Carter as King Jaehaerys I Targaryen
- Garry Cooper as Lord Commander Ser Ryam Redwyne
- Anthony Flanagan as Ser Steffon Darklyn
Conclusion
Season 1 of House of the Dragon is currently streaming on HBO Max. Season 2 has not yet established an official release date, but has been filming in the United Kingdom for several weeks and is anticipated to conclude production between September and October 2023.
