The cast of House of the Dragon is feeling the anticipation as they tease Season 2 at the NYC premiere, hoping fans will embrace it. Don’t miss the premiere on June 16th on Max.
Prepare to immerse yourself once again in the realm of dragons and drama, Westeros-style! On Monday, June 3, the House of the Dragon team graced the season 2 premiere in the bustling metropolis of New York City. Just like the eager fans awaiting the fiery showdown between Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen and Queen Alicent Hightower, the cast members are also on edge.
The upcoming season features Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole, Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen, Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen, Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys, and Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, all making a striking appearance at the NYC premiere.
During the event, Glynn-Carney opened up to PEOPLE about King Aegon’s tumultuous journey to claim the Iron Throne, revealing that he’s struggling to maintain composure under pressure. Describing his character, the actor shared, “So yeah, he’s floundering. But also, there is a guise of his that he’s trying to wear it well.”
Aegon finds his relevance: Glynn-Carney and Mitchell spill on sibling rivalry and fiery drama in season 2
Glynn-Carney spilled more details about Aegon during the interview, unveiling how his character has discovered a sense of purpose as a family man, or rather, “the closest version” of one. Meanwhile, Mitchell, who portrays Prince Aemond Targaryen, shared with People that his character is “the most sought-after man in the realm” this season.
He also delved into Aemond’s relationship with his brother Aegon and the dynamics between the two characters. Mitchell explained that Aemond desires to be treated as the firstborn despite being the second son and often feels like a “spare.” He also believes that his elder brother “lacks the determination to rule.” However, Mitchell reassured that despite their differences, these characters may ultimately rely on each other in the future of the series.
Toussaint reveals behind-the-scenes secrets: Unwavering focus amid fan frenzy for House of the Dragon season 2
During the interview with People, Toussaint, who portrays Lord Corlys Velaryon, shared some behind-the-scenes insights. He mentioned that despite the growing number of fans and anticipation surrounding the series, the atmosphere on set remained unchanged.
Amidst the excitement from fans, Toussaint emphasized that they couldn’t allow external pressures to dictate their performances. While the cast members harbored some concerns about whether the audience would appreciate their work, they focused on portraying their characters as authentically as possible and allowing the narrative to unfold naturally. As they await feedback from fans on their efforts in the second season of House of the Dragon, there’s a mixture of hope and apprehension among the cast.
Based on George R.R. Martin’s 2018 novel, Fire and Blood, House of the Dragon unfolds 200 years prior to the events depicted in the renowned Game of Thrones series. HBO has masterfully prepared fans for the upcoming season by unveiling not one, but two captivating trailers — the Black trailer, focusing on Rhaenyra’s narrative, and the Green trailer, delving into Alicent’s son’s quest for the throne.
Whether you caught a glimpse of the new trailers or not, it’s evident that the upcoming season promises an intense clash between noble houses and their formidable dragons.
Season 2 will promptly commence in the aftermath of the gripping and emotionally charged events depicted in the first season’s conclusion, where Rhaenyra and Daemon mourned the loss of their young prince to Alicent’s son, Aemond.
House of the Dragon Season 2 is set to premiere on June 16, airing on both HBO and Max.