In the episode, Milly Alcock portrays a youthful version of Queen Rhaenys Targaryen. The first episode of House of the Dragon premiered on HBO and HBO Max on August 21, 2022, at 8:00 PM CST, resuming the quest for the Iron Throne.
The first episode, titled The Heirs of the Dragon, is set 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen, also known as the Mother of Dragons. House of the Dragon is a prequel to Game of Thrones that chronicles the collapse of the Targaryen dynasty. It is based on Martin’s novel Fire and Blood.
On social media, fans have praised Alcock’s portrayal of Rhaenyra, drawing comparisons to actress Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen.
Jaehaerys Targaryen, the ancestor of Daenerys, proclaims his succession to the Iron Throne following the mysterious deaths of both of his sons. The Great Council anointed Viserys Targaryen monarch over his cousin Princess Rhaenys Targaryen.
Viserys’s loss of his wife and son during delivery further complicated the issue of succession to the throne. Due to differences with his sibling Daemon Targaryen, he named his firstborn daughter Rhaenyra as his successor and the first woman to rule from the Iron Throne.
Continue reading for additional information about Milly Alcock, who portrays a juvenile Rhaenyra.
Who are Milly Alcock and Rhaenyra Targaryen, respectively?
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Sydney is where 22-year-old actor Alcock was born and reared. She portrays a youthful version of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO series House of the Dragon.
Her first appearance in the series is as a dragon rider and the politically savvy, military-minded daughter of King Viserys. Since her childhood, Alcock has worked in film and television. She debuted on television in 2014 with the Australian romantic comedy Wonderland.
On social media, fans have praised Alcock’s portrayal of Rhaenyra, drawing comparisons to Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen, notably in their tone when addressing their dragon, Dracarys.
Alcock subsequently appeared in episodes such as Janet King, A Place to Call Home, Fighting Season, Pine Gap, Les Norton, and The Gloaming before landing her breakout role in 2018’s Upright.
In 2018, she won the Casting Guild of Australia Rising Star Award for her performance as Meg, a wayward adolescent in Upright. The role earned Alcock a nomination for Best Comedy Performance at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards.
What awaits Milly Alcock and Princess Rhaenys Targaryen in House of the Dragon?
While Rhaenyra has established herself as one of the show’s primary narrative drivers, it is unknown whether Alcock will continue to appear in future episodes.
Additional previews and character images from the first season indicate that Emma D’Arcy will assume the role of Princess Rhaenyra beginning with The Rogue Prince, the second episode of season one. The conclusion of the first episode suggests that Smith’s Daemon Targaryen, Viserys’ brother, and Rhaenyra’s uncle, may contest his niece’s claim to the Iron Throne in the second episode.
Alicent Hightower, Rhaenyra’s companion and the daughter of the King’s Hand, could become the next queen if she marries King Viserys in response to her father’s schemes. As a result, Rhaenyra’s encounter with both Daemon and Alicent is a highlight of the episode.
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