British actor Paddy Considine to play King Viserys Targaryen in the HBO series.
House of the Dragonhas found its Targaryen king.
Paddy Considineis the first actor to be cast in HBO’sGame of Thronesprequel series, EW has learned.
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Considine will play King Viserys I Targaryen.
A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather’s legacy.
But good men do not necessarily make for great kings."
(Pictured: Considine, except presumably blonder).
House of the Dragonis based onGeorge R.R.
Martin’s House Targaryen chronicleFire & Bloodand set 300 years beforeGame of Thrones.
Prince Daemon Targaryen:Rhaenyra’s uncle, an experienced warrior.
She was previously on the otherGoTprequel.
House of the Dragonis slated to land in 2022.
