Collider notes that the relationship between Rhaenyra and Alicent sours to the point that they 'become fierce rivals' in Fire & Blood, 'both vying for the honor of claiming the throne for themselves and their own heirs.' Olivia Cooke has signed on to star as the elder version of Alicent Hightower. Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower (Elder Version) 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.

Paddy Considine will step up to play King Viserys Targaryen, the fifth Targaryan king on the Iron Throne 'chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal.' He is described as 'a warm, kind, and decent man' who 'only wishes to carry forward his grandfather's legacy,' however, HBO warns that 'good men do not necessarily make for great kings.'Įmma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Elder Version)Įmma D'Arcy will transform into Targaryen royalty, as she poses as the elder version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen

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