Daemon Targaryen and Rhaenyra Targaryen Navigate Westeros Politics in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2: Insights from Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, and Steve Toussaint

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Daemon Targaryen and Rhaenyra Targaryen Navigate Westeros Politics in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2: Insights from Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, and Steve Toussaint

In the world of Westeros, the House Targaryen civil war continues to unfold in HBO's hit series, 'House of the Dragon'. The second season premiered on June 16, 2024, and brings new challenges for its characters. Let's delve deeper into this epic saga.

Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), Prince of Dragonstone, is a complex character whose journey has captivated audiences since the first season. In an interview with CBS Mornings, Smith discussed Daemon's unraveling in the new season. Fans can look forward to more insights into Daemon's character as the story unfolds.

Meanwhile, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) faces her own challenges as she navigates the treacherous waters of Westeros politics. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, cast members shared their excitement and nervousness about the upcoming season.

Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), also known as 'The Sea Snake', plays a pivotal role in the unfolding drama. His character's journey is just one of many intriguing storylines that fans can expect from this season.

Despite the excitement surrounding the new season, filming without key cast members like Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke was 'kind of lonely' for Emma D'Arcy, according to her interview with The Hollywood Reporter. However, she remains optimistic about the story that lies ahead.

As we eagerly await each new episode of 'House of the Dragon', it is essential to remember that Westeros is a land filled with intrigue, power struggles, and unexpected twists. Stay tuned for more updates on this captivating series.


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Emma D’Arcy Says Filming ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Was “Kind of Lonely” Away From Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke

The Hollywood Reporter Kirsten Chuba Tuesday, 04 June 2024 18:34
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    • Emma D’Arcy admitted filming ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 without Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke was ‘kind of lonely’
    • Daemon leaving Dragonstone to go fight meant fewer scenes between D’Arcy and Smith
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    • So much of us making the first series, well for me, was falling in love with them – with Matt, with Liv, with other members of the cast
    • There's so many beautiful actors on the show, it's an ever-mutating thing. Certainly, I think it'll make the active viewership kind of more exciting because there are so many parts to the series that I've not had the chance to watch yet.
    • I missed them terribly
    • It was a shame
    • It was kind of lonely
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    The author makes several statements about the feelings of the cast members towards their co-stars and missing them while filming. These statements are not fallacious in nature as they are simply expressing emotions. However, there is an instance of an appeal to authority when Cooke mentions Paddy Considine being a 'big presence' and 'formidable actor'. This does not affect the score significantly as it is a minor infraction.
    • ][The author] The second season of the Game of Thrones prequel will continue to chronicle the House Targaryen civil war, as Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) and their Dragonstone forces face off against Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and her children for claim of the Iron Throne. But that means the stars were often off shooting their own individual storylines this year, rather than group scenes together. At the show’s New York premiere on Monday, D’Arcy admitted filming without Smith and Cooke was ‘kind of lonely’ but noted, ‘There’s so many beautiful actors on the show, it’s an ever-mutating thing. Certainly, I think it'll make the active viewership kind of more exciting because there are so many parts to the series that I've not had the chance to watch yet. So I get to watch as sort of a pure fan, these other narrative strands.’ They added of missing their two co-stars, ‘It really makes you know what you lost, I suppose – every time we do get to work [together], it’s a great privilege and very exciting and very thrilling and nourishes something because it sort of feels old. So much of us making the first series, well for me, was falling in love with them – with Matt, with Liv, with other members of the cast – so anytime you get joy in that is a treat. But shows have to move on, I think that’s what keeps it exciting, and there are different gravitational pulls this season for [Rhaenyra].’ With Daemon leaving Dragonstone to go fight, that also meant fewer scenes between D’Arcy and Smith, as Smith echoed, ‘It was a shame, I missed them terribly because I love being around them; not only are they a wonderful actor, they’re a wonderful person to sort of knock about with every day. So I missed them, but it was what the story required. Daemon is off on his own path trying to figure things out, kind of head first into the dark hole of his own consciousness, into the abyss, and I think Rhaenyra feels a great sense of betrayal.’ Matt Smith shares his experience filming #HouseoftheDragon season 2 without many scenes with Emma D’Arcy compared to last season. Plus, he reveals the moment he wanted to take on the role of Daemon after initial hesitation.[[/]
    • Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, and Emma D’Arcy all express their feelings of missing their co-stars while filming 'House of the Dragon' season 2 due to individual storylines and fewer group scenes. Matt Smith uses an appeal to authority when describing Paddy Considine as a 'big presence' and 'formidable actor'.
    • [The author] It was a shame, I missed them terribly because I love being around them; not only are they a wonderful actor, they’re a wonderful person to sort of knock about with every day. So I missed them, but it was what the story required. Daemon is off on his own path trying to figure things out, kind of head first into the dark hole of his own consciousness, into the abyss, and I think Rhaenyra feels a great sense of betrayal.’ Matt Smith echoes D’Arcy's sentiments about missing co-stars and mentions Paddy Considine as a 'wonderful actor' and 'big presence'.
    • [The author] It really makes you know what you lost, I suppose – every time we do get to work [together], it’s a great privilege and very exciting and very thrilling and nourishes something because it sort of feels old. So much of us making the first series, well for me, was falling in love with them – with Matt, with Liv, with other members of the cast – so anytime you get joy in that is a treat. But shows have to move on, I think that’s what keeps it exciting, and there are different gravitational pulls this season for [Rhaenyra].’ D’Arcy expresses her feelings of missing co-stars and mentions falling in love with them during the first series.
    • [The author] It was strange, man,‘ Cooke told The Hollywood Reporter of doing the show without him. ‘Paddy is such a big presence and such a formidable actor, and he really brought this gravitas to the Red Keep, and we sort of missed his walking onto set, doing his Alan Partridge impression and using his cane as a baton, twirling it around. He was greatly, greatly missed.’ Cooke expresses her feelings of missing Paddy Considine's presence on set.
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'House of the Dragon' Cast Teases Season 2 at NYC Premiere: 'We're All Nervous Hoping People Like It' (Exclusive)

People Magazine Wednesday, 05 June 2024 06:01
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Matt Smith on Daemon Targaryen unraveling in new season of "House of the Dragon"

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ CBS News Wednesday, 05 June 2024 06:02
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    • Daemon Targaryen is a complicated and cunning character in 'House of the Dragon'
    • Matt Smith talks about Daemon Targaryen’s journey in the current season on CBS Mornings
    • Fans can look forward to upcoming episodes of 'House of the Dragon' for more information about Daemon Targaryen
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Matt Smith on hair and makeup process for ‘House of the Dragon'

NBC Today Show Wednesday, 05 June 2024 06:02
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‘House of the Dragon’ Cast Celebrates Its Season 2 Premiere

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Nancy Coleman Tuesday, 04 June 2024 18:12
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    • Tom Glynn-Carney plays King Aegon II Targaryen in the show
    • King Aegan II holds a tenuous grip on the throne after his brother killed their nephew
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    • ][Tom Glynn-Carney] told a reporter on Monday night at the Season 2 premiere at Manhattan’s Hammerstein Ballroom, everything ‘hits the fan.’[[//],
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