The Targaryen family is known for their platinum blonde hair. hbo max
HBO Max’s new series House of the Dragon has brought new actors and previously known faces into the spotlight. The fantasy drama based on Game of Thrones is known for its spectacular costumes, and it’s hard to recognize the stars without them.
House of the Dragon broke HBO Max’s viewership record with its debut episode in August. Shortly after, it was announced that the series would be made into a second season.
In the roles of the first season, we can see, among others, people familiar from Doctor Who and The Crown Matt Smithin Peaky Blinders and In The Death of Stalin played by Paddy Considine, in the series Nurse Jackie and in the Academy Award The King’s Speech Eve Best, who appeared in the movie, as well as new acting promises, such as Emma D’Arcy.
But what do they look like in real life without their wigs and medieval clothes? See the pictures below.
Matt Smith
Matt Smith is Prince Daemon Targaryen. hbo max
Matt Smith is also remembered for his role as Prince Philip in The Crown series. a.o.p
Eve Best
Eve Best is the wife of Rhaenys Targaryen, the king’s cousin and Lord Corlys Velaryon. hbo max
Eve Best has previously appeared in the Nurse Jackie series and the movie The King’s Speech (2010). a.o.p
Rhys Ifans
Rhys Ifans’ character is Otto Hightower, the king’s advisor. hbo max
Rhys Ifans once became famous for the film Notting Hill (1999). a.o.p
Milly Alcock
Milly Alcock is the young princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. hbo max
Australian Milly Alcock, 22, started her acting career as a teenager. a.o.p
Emma D’Arcy
Emma D’Arcy plays the adult Rhaenyra Targaryen. hbo max
Emma D’Arcy is known for her edgy style on the red carpet. a.o.p
Steve Toussaint
Steve Toussaint is the seafarer Corlys Velaryon, also known as the Sea Snake. hbo max
Steve Toussaint has previously appeared in the movie Prince of Persia (2010) and the TV series It’s a Sin (2021). a.o.p
Paddy Considine
Paddy Considine is King Viserys Targaryen, who agonizes over choosing an heir to his throne. hbo max
Paddy Considine was one of the first actors to be announced as joining the series. a.o.p
Emily Carey
Emily Carey is the young Alicent of the Hightower family. hbo max
19-year-old Emily Carey started her career as a child model. a.o.p
Olivia Cooke
Adult Alicent Hightower is played by Olivia Cooke. The resemblance between Cooke and Emily Carey is striking. hbo max
Olivia Cooke has previously appeared in the TV series Bates Motel and the movie Ready Player One (2018). a.o.p
Fabien Frankel
Fabien Frankel is Criston Cole, a knight known for his fighting skills. hbo max
Fabien Frankel is British-French. Her late father Mark Frankel was also an actor. a.o.p
House of the Dragon on HBO Max on Mondays. See all program information for streaming services in Telku’s TV guide.