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      • Rhys Ifans has joined the cast of Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon. The Notting Hill and Harry Potter actor will play a character called Otto Hightower, whom Deadline reports is a loyal servant to Paddy Considine 's character King Viserys Targaryen.
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  2. Feb 11, 2021 · Welsh star Rhys Ifans, best known for his role as Hugh Grant's flatmate in Notting Hill, will take on the role of Otto Hightower, a faithful servant to the King, while celebrated British...

    • Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
    • Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon A.K.A. “The Sea Snake”
    • Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
    • Olivia Cooke and Emily Carey as Alicent Hightower
    • Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
    • Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria

    The wife of Lord Corlys Velaryon, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen almost became the first Targaryen Queen after the death of the Old King Jaehaerys Targaryen, but the Great Council chose her younger cousin, Viserys, as his successor instead. Eve Best, who you may recognize from Fate: The Winx Saga or Nurse Jackie, plays this formidable dragonrider.

    Like the Targaryens, House Velaryon hails from Valyria. While the Velaryons may not have dragons at their disposal, their seafaring capabilities make them formidable opponents and powerful allies. Before his marriage to Princess Rhaenys, Lord Corlys was an adventurer and explorer. Now he leads one of the richest families in Westeros. Steve Toussain...

    Rhys Ifans is no stranger to roles in genre fare. From his brief appearance as Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 to his villainous turn as Dr. Curt Connors in The Amazing Spider-Man, Ifans has played characters that aren’t afraid to use or manipulate others to get what they want. Otto Hightower is the Hand of the ...

    Daughter of the Hand, Alicent Hightower is played by Emily Carey in her youth and by Olivia Cooke as an adult. Because of her father’s position, Alicent was raised in the Red Keep and grew up as a friend to Princess Rhaenyra. House of the Dragon isn’t the first time that Emily Carey has played the younger version of a strong and powerful woman. She...

    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 S...

    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. You may also recognize Mizuno from the Netflix miniseries Maniac.

  3. Feb 11, 2021 · 'Game of Thrones' prequel spinoff 'House of the Dragon' has cast Rhys Ifans and more actors in Season 1. Get details.

  4. May 7, 2022 · Game of Thrones fans of have been treated to their first look at Rhys Ifans’ character in the upcoming series prequal - and he looks rather different to usual.

  5. Apr 27, 2021 · While a full cast list hasn't been released, House of Dragons has confirmed a handful of actors taking part in the prequel. Here's who's been confirmed so far. Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra ...

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  6. May 6, 2022 · Following the release of the first trailer for Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, fans were treated to their first look at Rhys Ifans’ character - and he looks rather different...

  7. Mar 30, 2022 · Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, The Hand of the King, who loyally and faithfully serves both his king and his realm. As he sees it, the greatest threat to the realm is the king's brother, Daemon, and his position as heir to the throne.