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Who is King Viserys I Targaryen?\u00a0<\/strong>King Viserys is the warm-hearted king of the Seven Kingdoms. He inherited the throne from his grandfather, whose 50-year reign was defined by peace and prosperity, which it is hoped will continue for many years to come. However, there is tension brewing around both Viserys\u2019 ascension to the throne and who his successor might be, which is causing factions to emerge and could lead to major conflict.<\/p>\n
What else has Paddy Considine been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Considine is known for his roles in films such as 24 Hour Party People, Cinderella Man, Hot Fuzz, The Bourne Ultimatum and The Death of Stalin. On the small screen, he has appeared in Channel 4\u2019s Red Riding, ITV\u2019s The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, BBC One\u2019s Peaky Blinders<\/a> and Sky\u2019s The Third Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Matt Smith plays Prince Daemon Targaryen<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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Who is Prince Daemon Targaryen?\u00a0<\/strong>Prince Daemon is the younger brother of King Viserys, who is formidable in battle but held back by his impulsive and, at times, reckless behaviour. Therefore, while he is technically heir to the throne \u2013 as Viserys does not have a son \u2013 there is a strong feeling among the lords of Westeros that he should not be allowed to rule.<\/p>\n
What else has Matt Smith been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Smith is probably best known for his stint as The Eleventh Doctor on the BBC\u2019s long-running sci-fi drama Doctor Who<\/a>, during which time he also made cameos in The Sarah Jane Adventures and An Adventure in Space and Time. After leaving the role, Smith portrayed a young Prince Philip on Netflix\u2019s royal drama The Crown<\/a>, while he has also taken film roles in Terminator Genisys, His House, Last Night in Soho<\/a> and Morbius<\/a>.<\/p>
Emma D\u2019Arcy plays Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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Who is Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen?\u00a0<\/strong>Princess Rhaenyra is the daughter of King Viserys, who hopes to become the first queen of the Seven Kingdoms when her father\u2019s reign ends. However, tradition dictates that only a male may rule, so it could prove difficult to get the Lords of Westeros to back this idea.<\/p>\n
What else has Emma D\u2019Arcy been in?\u00a0<\/strong>D\u2019Arcy starred opposite Toni Collette in the BBC\/Netflix co-production Wanderlust<\/a>, before taking later roles in ITV\u2019s Wild Bill<\/a> as well as Prime Video originals Hanna<\/a> and Truth Seekers<\/a>. On the big screen, she is known for British dramas Misbehaviour and Mothering Sunday.<\/p>\n
Rhys Ifans plays Ser Otto Hightower<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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Who is Ser Otto Hightower?\u00a0<\/strong>Ser Otto holds the powerful appointed role of Hand of the King, serving as the closest adviser to Viserys and having authority to make decisions in his name. He has a strong dislike of the King\u2019s brother, Daemon, and aims to keep him out of power by any means necessary.<\/p>\n
What else has Rhys Ifans been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Ifans is known for his film work in Notting Hill, Kevin & Perry Go Large, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows \u2013 Part 1 and Alice Through The Looking Glass. Marvel fans will know him as the super villain Lizard, who first appeared in 2012\u2019s The Amazing Spider-Man and returned in last year\u2019s smash-hit No Way Home<\/a>. On the small screen, he played Mycroft Holmes in US drama Elementary and Gubby in Sky\u2019s Temple<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Olivia Cooke plays Lady Alicent Hightower<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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Who is Lady Alicent Hightower?\u00a0<\/strong>Lady Alicent is the daughter of Ser Otto. With her father serving as Hand to the King, she has spent much of her life in the royal household, during which time she developed a friendship with Rhaenyra. However, that bond will be tested in the years to come.<\/p>\n
What else has Olivia Cooke been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Cooke\u2019s breakthrough performance came in Psycho prequel Bates Motel<\/a>, where she played a childhood friend of the troubled Norman Bates. She later bagged film roles in horror films The Quiet Ones, Ouija and The Limehouse Golem, as well as Steven Spielberg blockbuster Ready Player One<\/a> and Riz Ahmed\u2019s awards contender The Sound of Metal. She currently plays Sid Baker on Apple TV+ spy thriller Slow Horses<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Steve Toussaint plays Lord Corlys Velaryon<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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Who is Lord Corlys Velaryon?<\/strong> Lord Corlys is the leader of House Velaryon, whose legendary seafaring has resulted in him being known across Westeros as the Sea Snake.<\/p>\n
What else has Steve Toussaint been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Toussaint has recently appeared in critically acclaimed dramas It\u2019s A Sin<\/a> and Small Axe: Red White and Blue<\/a>, with earlier projects including Our Girl, Death in Paradise, Lewis and Scott & Bailey.<\/p>\n
Eve Best plays Princess Rhaenys Velaryon<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>