What the Characters of “House of the Dragon” Would Look Like If They Were Played By Hollywood Stars

“House of the Dragon” is an independent prequel to “Game of Thrones”, based on parts of the novel “Fire & Thrones”. The show portrays the beginning of the end of House Targaryen, the events leading up to and covering the Targaryen civil war of succession. IGN says, “House of the Dragon’s premiere marks a strong, well-cast start to the “Game of Thrones” spinoff. This feels very close to its predecessor in tone and content, but immediately establishes a struggle for power around an amiable, weak-willed king, and vivid new characters to fight those battles.”
Before the release of the film, “House of the Dragon” grabbed huge attention. There were many debates around the casting choice. Not everyone was pleased with the producers’ choice, they pointed out the differences from the book and imagined the characters differently.
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#1 Viserys I Targaryen — Mads Mikkelsen

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King Viserys I Targaryen, a distant ancestor of Daenerys, was portrayed by Paddy Considine. Martin describes Viserys as a kind and decent man and regrets that in his book, Viserys never quite achieved the tragic majesty.

#2 Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen — Anya Taylor-Joy

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Australian actress Milly Alcock took on the role of young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. The character was praised as the “realm’s delight”, proud and stubborn. She was quick to anger and never forgot a slight.

#3 Rhaenyra Targaryen — Margo Robbie

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The older Rhaenyra, Rhaenyra Targaryen, is played by Emma D'Arcy. The book said the character gained some weight after having a child. However, we can’t see that in the series.

#4 Young Alicent Hightower — Jenna Ortega

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Young Alicent Hightower, the Hand’s daughter, and the future second wife of King Viserys I Targaryen is played by Emily Carey. Martin described Alicent as precocious at 15 and clever and lovely at the age of 18.

#5 Alicent Hightower — Eva Green

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Adult Alicent is played by Olivia Cooke, who was famous for starring in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One and in the popular series, Bates Motel. According to the book, after having given birth 4 times, Alicent remained as slender and graceful as before the first pregnancy.

#6 Daemon Targaryen — Tom Hiddleston

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Do you remember Matt Smith, who took on the role of the eleventh Doctor Who and Prince Philip from “The Crown”? the actor portrayed the impulsive younger brother of Viserys and Rhaenyra’s uncle in “House of Dragon”.

#7 Otto Hightower — Ethan Hawke

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Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King and father of Alicent is played by Rhys Ifans, who appeared as Dr. Curtis Connors, the Lizard from The Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Martin describes this character as haughty, blunt, and domineering.

#8 Rhaenys Targaryen — Tilda Swinton

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Princess Rhaenys, who’s also called the Queen Who Never Was, went to Eve Best. The character was depicted with violet eyes and black hair, but when turning 55, she had a lean, lined face, and her black hair was streaked with white.

#9 Criston Cole — Henry Cavill

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Criston Cole, portrayed by Fabien Frankel is a skilled warrior, depicted with coal-black hair and pale green eyes.

#10 Harwin Strong — Jason Momoa

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Harwin Strong, the strongest character in the Seven Kingdoms, is played by Ryan Corr. In the book, this character is a massive and redoubtable person.

#11 Jason and Tyland Lannister — Matt Damon

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The Lannister brothers are twins, so they were played by the same actor, Jefferson Hall. He was in an episode of Game of Thrones as Jon Arryn’s squire. Both brothers, in the book, are tall and have golden hair.

#12 Grand Maester Mellos — Russell Crowe

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David Horovitch portrayed Grand Maester Mellos, the doctor of the King.

#13 Larys Strong — Tom Holland

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Larys Strong is played by Matthew Needham, who is a British theater actor. Larys is known as “Clubfoot” due to an injury he was born with. Martin describes him as convincing and amiable when needed.