'House Of The Dragon' Season 2 Details Update April 2024

Table Of Content

• Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Elliot Grihault and Harvey Salder play Prince Lucerys Velaryon
• Comparisons with The Rings of Power
• Olivia Cooke likes being on TV
• Milly Alcock - Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Fabien Frankel almost had a Game of Thrones connection
• Main characters
• Eve Best - Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

On the big screen, they are known for British dramas Misbehaviour and Mothering Sunday. Bill Paterson is Lord Lyman Beesbury, a member of King Viserys’ small court where he serves as the Master of Coin. Paterson will most likely be recognized for his role as Fleabag’s father in Fleabag, but he has also appeared in The Sandman and Good Omens.

Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen

But if you thought eight seasons in Westeros were enough to teach you everything you need to know, House of the Dragon’s new trailer brings some bad news. British actor Frankel studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, before making his film debut alongside Thrones alum Emilia Clarke in the 2019 film Last Christmas. He's also appeared the BBC miniseries The Serpent and the 2019 NYPD Blue reboot. 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.

Elliot Grihault and Harvey Salder play Prince Lucerys Velaryon

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. 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.

Comparisons with The Rings of Power

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. Aside from Doctor Who, Matt Smith has also starred in The Crown, Edgar Wright’s latest film Last Night in Soho, and Morbius. In the lead-up to the show's release, HBO has been teasing fans with casting news and character descriptions for those featured in House of the Dragon's 10-episode first season, which is based on George R.R. Martin's novel Fire & Blood. The new series takes place 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones and is expected to tell the story of House Targaryen. 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.

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Olivia Cooke likes being on TV

The eldest son and heir of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and, officially, Ser Laenor Velaryon. Upon his mother's ascension to the throne, Jacaerys is named Prince of Dragonstone. Hall has starred in Wizards vs Aliens, Vikings, Taboo, Silent Witness, Devs, and the 2018 film Halloween. Mizuno is known for her collaborations with writer-director Alex Garland, having appeared in films Ex Machina and Annihilation, as well as the miniseries Devs. She has also appeared in Netflix cult favourite Maniac along with major box office hits La La Land, Beauty and the Beast, and Crazy Rich Asians. D'Arcy starred opposite Toni Collette in the BBC/Netflix co-production Wanderlust, before taking later roles in ITV's Wild Bill as well as Prime Video originals Hanna and Truth Seekers.

Ifans is known for his film work in Notting Hill, Kevin & Perry Go Large, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Alice Through The Looking Glass. Marvel fans will know him as the supervillain Lizard, who first appeared in 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man and returned in last year's smash-hit No Way Home. On the small screen, he played Mycroft Holmes in the US drama Elementary and Gubby in Sky's Temple. The second season of House of the Dragon now finally has a release date after the release of two trailers showing off the civil war within House Targaryen. The younger brother of Ser Harwin, Larys Strong is brought into the King’s court by his father.

Stateside, he's best known for playing Simon Ross in The Bourne Ultimatum, Claude Bolton in the HBO miniseries The Outsider, and Father John Hughes in season 3 of Peaky Blinders. As one of House of the Dragon's younger characters, Alicent Hightower faces a recast after the Season 1 time jump, with Emily Carey - who also played the young Diana in 2017's Wonder Woman - being the first to tackle the role. 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. Before George R.R. Martin’s Westeros endured the Game of Thrones, Aegon the Conquerer set up his House of Targaryen to rule the Seven Kingdoms. Now, HBO is gearing up to show us the mayhem that happened when this house splintered into two sides that each claimed the Iron Throne.

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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. Otto's mischievous nature and his spying on Rhaenyra eventually cost him his role as Hand, only to return years later after Alicent had his replacement killed. The Hightower's power in Westeros continued to grow as Viserys weakened until Otto was eventually able to have his grandson Aegon crowned King after his death.

Eve Best - Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

As of the series finale, she is poised for the impending civil war with Alicent's family. Based on George R. R. Martin's book, Fire & Blood, the first season showed us what the Seven Kingdoms were like when dragons (and their masters) ruled the skies. There, we watched as the Targaryen dynasty began to fracture under the weight of King Viserys' decision to name his daughter, Rhaenyra Targaryen, as his sole heir.

This began Criston's new era of intense loyalty to Alicent, even supporting her son Aegon's claim to the Iron Throne, with him even being the one to personally crown the new King after Viserys' death. After King Viserys' passed up Corlys' proposition that he marry his daughter Laena, the Master of Ships departed King's Landing. It was through this matter he found common ground with Prince Daemon, and the two even waged a several-year war together, one which was eventually won.

The first images from the set of House of the Dragon spotlighted her as one of the key cast members pictured alongside Matt Smith's Prince Daemon Targaryen at an undisclosed beach location. Head of house Velaryon at this time, husband to Rhaenys, and a fierce pirate who will eventually ally himself with Rhaenyra. 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. Mysaria is a slave from Essos who became a prostitute in Westeros.

Queen Aemma is of House Arryn of the Vale but is also descended from House Targaryen herself. At the end of the first episode, Queen Aemma has died after a brutal childbirth. The daughter of King Viserys I Targaryen and Queen Alicent Hightower, Princess Helaena is a thoughtful and gentle figure in King's Landing.

Other recent reasons fans may recognize Toussaint include the critically-beloved miniseries "It's a Sin," where he played Alan Baxter. Not to mention his role as Kenneth Logan in the similarly critically-acclaimed "Red, White, and Blue" installment of Steve McQueen's "Small Axe" film series. Ser Criston Cole is “the common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven” and although he doesn’t have any land or a title, he is an incredibly skilled swordsman. Ser Criston is played by Fabien Frankel, who had a small role in the movie Last Christmas with Game of Thrones alum Emilia Clarke and a recurring role in the BBC miniseries The Serpent. Lucerys Velaryon was Rhaenyra's second son with Laenor (or Harwin Strong).

She later played the child versions of Diana in 2017's Wonder Woman and Lara in 2018's Tomb Raider. Get ready for House of the Dragon with brand new music from composer Ramin Djawadi along with your favorites from past seasons of Game of Thrones. 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. Played by The Amazing Spider-Man's Rhys Ifans, Otto Hightower was renowned as one of the most wise and clever men in Westeros. This reputation grew so strong he was appointed Hand of the King to King Jaehaerys Targaryen, a role he held onto under the rule of King Viserys.