With just hours until the House of the Dragon Season 2 premiere, it's nearly time to jump back into the world of Westeros. From incestuous, dragon-riding blondes to courtly politics and war-making, the Game of Thrones' prequel series promises a dramatic sophomore season. After the tragic death of Lucerys (Elliot Grihault) last season, the realm is now plunged into a state of war. Those who support Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) call themselves the Greens, while those who support his older half-sister Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) call themselves the Blacks. Family members who grew up side-by-side are now facing off on the battlefield.
While Rhaenyra and Aegon take to their thrones, at their side are the people helping them guide this war. At Aegon II's side is not only his loyal commander of his Kingsguard, Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), but also his mother, the dowager Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke). While Criston and Alicent might have different ideas from Aegon on how to rule, their influence on the king is clear. On the other side, at Rhaenyra's side is her uncle/husband Daemon (Matt Smith). Daemon is a far more complicated figure; though his loyalties seem to be with Rhaenyra, his fickle and chaotic nature might do more harm than good for the newly minted queen.
We spoke with Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, and Fabien Frankel about the new season and previous season of House of the Dragon. The trio joked about the new season and the time jumps from the first season. Frankel discussed Criston's new relationship with Alicent this season and how it's different from his relationship with Rhaenyra. Cooke spoke about being the Dowager Queen and her shift in power now that Aegon is on the throne. And Smith hints at a deep fracture between Daemon and Rhaenyra this season that will test Daemon's loyalties.
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15 июн 2024
