People Are Sad “House Of The Dragon” Has Recast These Lead Actors
We’re at the halfway point of House of the Dragon , and in Episode 6, we’ll see a time jump of 10 years — which means it’s time for some of the lead actors to be replaced.
Milly Alcock, who has played Rhaenyra Targaryen as a teenager, will be replaced by Emma D’Arcy.
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Savannah Steyn, who herself replaced younger actor Nova Foueillis-Mosé in the role of Laena Velaryon for Episode 5, will be replaced by Nanna Blondell.
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And Theo Nate, who has played the teen Laenor Velaryon since Episode 3 (after Matthew Carver played him as a child), will be replaced by John Macmillan — who we are yet to see any images of in costume.
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It will be a big adjustment to see the younger actors depart, especially Milly and Emily, who have played two of the most central roles in House of the Dragon so far.
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Milly has taken Rhaenyra from being a relatively carefree young princess to a grief-stricken girl, an angry teen, a rebellious (and horny) young woman, and a strategic player emerging into her own power.
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A lot of fans are sharing their appreciation for the outgoing actors…
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Tonight we will witness the final bow of actresses Milly Alcock and Emily Carey for their roles as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower. Happy house of the dragon Sunday ? #HouseOfTheDragon
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saenerys @daemyrafilms
Milly Alcock, thank you so much for everything you gave us. We love you so much.#HouseOfTheDragon
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House Of The Dragon Source @HOTDsource
Our girls forever, thank you ?#HouseOfTheDragon
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Thank you Milly Alcock ?❤️#HouseOfTheDragon
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House Of The Dragon Source @HOTDsource
This is the final time we saw Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra, in pain & suffering #HouseOfTheDragon
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Md Hasibul Islam Jihad @hasibul_jihad
She came,she conquered & now she's gone. The show won't be the same without Milly Alcock#HouseOftheDragon
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Robert @_officerK
The last frame of Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Thank you Queen ♥️ #HouseOfTheDragon #HouseOfTheDragonHBO #HOTD
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abb @folk1oress
thank you, milly alcock and emily carey for giving us them ? #HouseOfTheDragon #HouseTargaryen
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seeFseeShrek @seeFseeShrek
Milly Alcock. Her watch is ended. What an exceptional performance. #HouseOfTheDragon
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venus @Raynelations
all jokes aside Milly KILLED this role and i hate to see her go. i hope to see her in more things she’s got real potential as an actress #HouseOfTheDragon
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What an entrance! Thank you Emily Carey ❤️?#HouseOfTheDragon
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House Of The Dragon Source @HOTDsource
Thank You Emily Carey for being the best young version of Alicent Hightower we could have asked for, you brought something completely new & fresh to the character, & separated the character from its book counterpart in such a good way, we’ll miss you ?
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koreanoli @koreanoli
Emily Carey as Alicent Hightower was ?❤️
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Ellys Gone Fishing @TVPartyPlanner
Emily Carey delivering THE performance of the episode #HouseOfTheDragon
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professional hater @that1ayrab
The fact we will only see Savannah Steyn as Laena Velaryon for ONE episode is a crime in of itself #hotd
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Matheus Silva @HeroesFanProd
All I'm saying is, we needed more of Savannah Steyn as Lady Laena Velaryon because ? #HouseOfTheDragon
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Flaurent @ChampagneSoki
Damn Savannah Steyn. She had a couple of scenes but her presence was impactful. I love her.
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clavilon @clavilcn
I wish we had seen more of theo nate as laenor velaryon, he was extremely likeable and made me care for the character even if he didn't have much screen time#HouseOfTheDragon
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The Biggest History Nerd @DanHistoryNerd
No spoilers, but I wanted to highlight how good Theo Nate's performance was in last night's House of the Dragon episode, dude did an absolutely amazing job
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caveman hours cosmos @elsrdeloscosmos
Savannah Steyn and Theo Nate >>>>
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