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Series Cast 114. Emma D'Arcy. Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (5 Episodes), Rhaenyra Targaryen (10 Episodes) Paddy Considine. King Viserys I Targaryen (10 Episodes) Matt Smith. Prince Daemon Targaryen (10 Episodes) Rhys Ifans. Ser Otto Hightower (10 Episodes)
Cast & Characters. 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.
Writer (4 Episodes) Ti Mikkel. Writer (1 Episode) The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights.
- Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- John Macmillan as Laenor Velaryon
- Nanna Blondell as Laena Velaryon
- Leo Hart as Jacaerys Velaryon
- Harvey Sadler as Lucerys Velaryon
- Ty Tennant as Aegon Targaryen
- Leo Ashton as Aemond Targaryen
- Evie Allen as Helaena Targaryen
- Shani Smethurst as Baela Targaryen
Emma D’Arcy takes over from Milly Alcock as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the heir to the Iron Throne and, now, the mother of three sons. Rhaenyra has spent the past decade in King’s Landing performing her duties to her family while engaging in an affair with Ser Harwin Strong, the true father of her sons Jacaerys, Lucerys, and Joffrey Velaryon. D’A...
Olivia Cooke replaces Emily Carey as Queen Alicent Hightower, the wife to King Viserys I Targaryen and mother to Aegon, Helaena, and Aemond. In the 10 years before House of the Dragon episode 6, Alicent has been raising her children in anticipation to rule, being active in the small council meetings, and finding ways to bring Rhaenyra down. Cooke h...
Taking over from Theo Nate, the dragon-rider Laenor Velaryon is now played by John Macmillan. Following Rhaenyra and Laenor’s wedding 10 years ago, the heir to Driftmark has been living in King’s Landing with his family while indulging in wine, horses, and lovers. Macmillan also appeared in King Lear, The Nevers, The Dig, and Silk. Related: At Leas...
The character has now been played by three actors, with Nova Foueillis-Mosé playing her at 12 years old, Savannah Steyn portraying Laena as a teenager, and Nanna Blondell as adult Laena Velaryon in House of the Dragon episode 6. Over the past 10 years, Laena married Daemon Targaryen, moved to Pentos, and had two daughters Rhaena and Baela. However,...
Rhaenyra and Laenor’s eldest son Jacaerys Velaryon is introduced in House of the Dragon episode 6. As Rhaenyra’s heir, Jace is being prepared to ascend the Iron Throne one day, though his biggest obstacle is the (correct) accusation that he’s Harwin Strong’s bastard. Hart previously appeared in the 2018 short film Hopscotch.
House of the Dragon episode 6 is also the debut of Rhaenyra and Laenor’s second son Lucerys, who seems to enjoy playing pranks on Aemond with his uncle Aegon. Sadler’s only other acting credit is as Sam in the 2020 TV show Trying.
The son of Doctor Who’s David Tennant, Ty Tennant takes over as teenage Prince Aegon Targaryen in House of the Dragon episode 6. Aegon was previously only seen as a toddler, with the character now being given far more personality as the firstborn son of King Viserys. Tennant also appeared in War of the Worlds, Doom Patrol, and Tolkien. Related: Wha...
The second son of Alicent and Viserys makes his debut in House of the Dragon episode 6, with young Aemond seen continually frustrated that he doesn’t have his own dragon. Leo Ashton is known for appearing in Red Rose, The Bay, and the Deep WaterTV series.
Princess Helaena was only an infant before House of the Dragon episode 6, with the quiet young Targaryen now showing a curious interest in bugs. Helaena is now played by Evie Allen, whose other acting credit is in 2017’s Lost in London.
Baela is the older daughter of Daemon Targaryen and Laena Velaryon who is bonded with the dragon Moondancer. Before House of the Dragon episode 6, Smethurst appeared in Twelfth Night.
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House of the Dragon is an American fantasy drama television series created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO.
House of the Dragon: Season 1 [1] is the first season of House of the Dragon. It consists of ten episodes. It premiered with "The Heirs of the Dragon" on August 21, 2022 on HBO and HBO Max, and concluded with "The Black Queen" on October 23, 2022. It is based on Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin.
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The cast of House of the Dragon: Season 1 includes twenty starring cast members and numerous co-stars. Main page: Starring cast (House of the Dragon) Paddy Considine as Viserys I Targaryen (9 episodes) Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen (9 episodes) Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower (4 episodes...
