“They Need Therapy”: Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy on the Targaryens in “House of the Dragon”

The promotion ofHouse of the Dragon has begun to set its long-awaited premiere which is why Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy first talked about the project. The protagonist duo of this series decided to provide some details on the story and between them, they revealed that, without a doubt, the Targaryen family of this production needs a bit of “therapy”.

‘House of the Dragon’ is the Game of Thrones prequel spin-off, the successful adaptation of George RR Martin’s “A Song of Fire and Ice”. The new series continues the legacy of this popular production, but tells the past of said dark and medieval fantasy universe in which the Targaryen family was the one that reigned over the whole of Westeros and the Seven Kingdoms.

In the series, Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy play Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen; who, despite being uncle and nephew, are also lovers … an ancestral tradition of their family. In interview with AND! Funrevealed what their characters are like and how is the dynamic between them and the story of this new series of the GOT universe.

The two plaintiffs agreed that the protagonist family of the ‘House of the Dragon’, the Targaryens, urgently needed a therapeutic session. The reason? The complex relationships between each of the main characters and also the nature and personality that each of them has.

They are very emotional. They can’t talk to each other. I think they need a lot of therapy. A great therapy. Family therapy, ”commented Matt Smith.

Matt Smith is the delicate Targaryen Demon

Among the most complicated and explosive Targaryens that the “Game of Thrones” saga has in its history is Daemon, who will be played by Matt Smith in “House of the Dragon”. He is the younger brother of King Viserys (Paddy Consedine) and the uncle-husband of Rhaenyra Targaryen.

Daemon Targaryen is described as ambitious, daring and dangerous; Not to mention that he is also considered a skilled warrior and also someone who is easily offended. His fickle personality only had a bit of an influence when he was with Rhaenyra, but usually he was someone to watch out for.

Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen

On the other hand, Emma D’Arcy plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, the eldest daughter of King Viserys who is destined to become the heir to the Iron Throne when she loses her life. However, her feminine nature is an obstacle to being queen, because never before has a woman had the crown of the Seven Kingdoms … for the same reason, she will have to face a great war to reclaim what belongs to her by right. of birthright, so be is fighting your own blood.

The Targaryens will arrive on HBO Max with their complicated family history on August 21, 2022. So far it is not known if all the chapters will be released on the same day or if, on the contrary, a new episode will be released from that date. .