“Winter is coming.”
There was a time when we all knew the ominous catchphrase.
In fact, as of 2022, it is still the fourth most popular show worldwide (viaInsider).
The show’s premiere reportedly broke records with almost 10 million views (viaCollider).
In all likelihood, you’ve come acrossConsidine’s workbefore.
“I didn’t want to be in the background waving a sword.”
But as soon as he read the script, he knew this role was everything he wanted.
“It was a really rich, beautiful and conflicted character.
A beautiful character,” he revealed.
“I’ve been waiting for a role like this, if I’m being honest.”
Thanks to their relative anonymity, D’Arcy didn’t initially understand just how big their role was.
He is the king’s brother and, in addition to Rhaenyra, a potential heir.
For Smith, “House of the Dragon” is an exciting turning point.
“So you know, it’s felt challenging.
Has it been as good as some people’s trajectories and careers?
Is it as bad as some others?
Am I somewhere in the middle?
Probably, yeah.”
But as Smith explained, increasing his fame is not necessarily his goal.
“For me, it’s not about being successful,” he said.
“It’s about being actively challenged and engaged.”
But it’son stagewhere Best has really stood out.
She has won one Olivier and been nominated for two Tonys.
As she also explained, her life isn’t exactly what you’d expect from a famous HBO star.
In fact, she lives in Italy.
“I’m growing produce and making my own olive oil,” she said.
“It’s hard work but a huge source of joy and peace.
However, she said her role is much different in “House of the Dragon.”
She explained, saying, “With this, I got to go into a lot more depth.
The creative freedom that I had with the role was something that I’ve never had before.”
While this is far from Cooke’s first role, it’s one of her first huge mainstream hits.
For Cooke, keeping her career low-key has always been preferable.
“I’m pretty anonymous still because I don’t go to all those parties.”
“If I think about it too deeply I get amazing anxiety,” Cooke toldW Magazine.
He also starred in the Netflix series “The Serpent.”
Frankel was thrilled to join the “Game of Thrones” universe.
“And I think that we feel very lucky to join a dynasty of television.”
Through his work, Frankel is carrying on the legacy of his father, actor Mark Frankel.
“I’ve gotten to know him through them and that’s been lovely.”
The actress, who is half-Japanese, came to the world of acting while exploring her identity.
“It’s like you’re shut off from half of your body,” she toldHighSnobietyof her upbringing.
She’s also focused on challenging racial stereotypes in casting.
It’s not really as thoughtful as people think it is.”
He was reportedly offered a major role in “GOT,” but he did not accept.
Thankfully, he did end up accepting a role in “House of the Dragon.”
He added that working with Condal on the show was surreal.
As a major character in the series, Toussaint is sure to become a big name in Hollywood.
But there was a time when Toussaint had no plans to join the industry at all.
“So, when I finished university I started temping, working in banks.”
Luckily, Toussaint got some inspiration from an unlikely source Gary Oldman.
With over 100 credits to his name, he’s something of a British film and theater icon.
But for Horovitch, acting isn’t just a profession it’s much more personal.
He ended up taking on a role in the play “Honor” that year.
“I had no desire to be an actor,” he once toldThe Guardian.
As Paterson’s obsession with theater grew, he began to work for a theater company.
However, he later became a quantity surveyor for a building company.
Dissatisfied, he returned to his love of theater by becoming a drama teacher.
Sounds like fate if you ask us!
“In a way, there is no difference.
But actually there is a massive difference,” he said.
The young actress’s success story has been like something out of a movie.
Alcock dropped out of high school and quickly found herself winning roles (viaSchon!).
But, of course, “House of the Dragon” takes her onto a whole new playing field.
At first, Alcock didn’t even know what she was auditioning for.
Her friend figured out that it was a scene from “Game of Thrones.”
Within two weeks, she had landed the coveted role.
Alcock has since had to adjust to life in the spotlight including having fans waiting outside of her hotel.
“I’ve only ever lived my life as me and now people care,” she said.
“It wasn’t like I’ve done other big jobs.”
