House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, opens on August 21 in HBOMax. The expectation of the series based on the works of the legendary George R.R. Martin is in style, and we review the characters.
Recall the plot of the ten-part series: House of the Dragon It will tell the story of Viserys, who must face a challenge to occupy the throne of his grandfather, Jaehaerys Targaryen, after the election by the lords of Westeros.
The series takes place 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
Without further ado, these are the protagonists of House of the Dragon, the new HBO Max production, available from August 21.
Characters from House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones
Viserys Targaryen, played by Paddy Considine: the King was chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed Jaehaerys on the Great Council of Harrenhal. A warm, kind and decent person.
Daemon Targaryens, by Matt Smith: the younger brother of King Viserys, warrior and rider of dragons.
Alicent Hightower, by Olivia Cooke: daughter of Otto Hightower, she is the most beautiful woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She possesses court grace, but also political intelligence.
Rhaenyra Targaryen, by Emma D’Arcy: the eldest princess, rider of dragons, will fight for her place at court.
Corlys Velaryon, “The Sea Serpent”, by Steve Toussaint: he is the lord of House Velaryon, a nautical adventurer, the Lord owns the largest navy in the world.
Rhaenys Targaryens, by Eve Best: The princess is the wife of Lord Corlys Velaryon, she was discarded as heir to the throne because the kingdom favored her cousin, Viserys, for being male.
Being Criston Cole, by Fabien Frankel: he is the steward’s son of the Lord of Blackhaven, with no right to land or titles.
Mysaria, by Sonoya Mizuno: She is an ally of Prince Daemon Targaryen, heir to the throne.
Otto Hightower, by Rhys Ifans: main ally of the King, loyal and steadfast servant. He will rival Daemon.