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'House of the Dragon' Cast Answer The Show's Most Googled Questions

The cast of HBO's 'House of the Dragon' answer the most Googled questions from fans. Watch as Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia and Phia Saban answer questions about their hit show.

Director: Justin Wolfson
Director of Photography: Constantine Economides
Editor: Louville Moore
Talent: Matt Smith; Olivia Cooke; Emma DArcy; Fabien Frankel; Ewan Mitchell; Harry Collett; Bethany Antonia; Phia Saban
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon White
Production Manager: Peter Brunette
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Christopher Eustache; Lauren Pruitt
Sound Mixer: Rebecca O'Neill
Production Assistant: Sonia Butt
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Additional Editor: Jason Malizia
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Released on 06/20/2024

Transcript

Why did Alicent Hightower cross the road?

No, no.

[cast laughing]

We are the cast of House of the Dragon.

And we are answering the most Googled

questions about the show.

[upbeat music]

When does House of the Dragon take place?

A long time ago.

We're BC, right?

200 years before the start Game of Thrones.

Yes.

What language is spoken by

House Targaryen in House of the Dragon?

Velaryon?

High Valyrian.

High Valyrian-

Can you speak it a little bit.

I'm really jealous.

What book is House of the Dragon based on?

Fire & Blood.

Why is it House of the Dragon

instead of House of Dragons?

We don't know.

Like, why?

Yeah, do you know?

Well, what genius came up with that.

Why did Alicent Hightower wear green?

It was to represent the Hightower family at the wedding,

to be like I stand as a Hightower.

Yeah, not as a Targaryen.

It's quite the statement.

Why do you wear green?

I wear green because Aemond is envious and very jealous.

You see that in his eye.

Yeah, just the one eye.

Just in his eye, you see it in his eye.

Is Alicent Hightower a Targaryen?

No, she's a Hightower.

Who is one of Alicent Hightower's brothers.

Oh!

We meet him this season-

We do, what's his name?

Starts with a G.

Gwayne.

Were you testing them?

I was gonna test them.

Gwayne.

Is Alicent Hightower related to Margaery Tyrell?

She is.

Yeah.

They're all related in this show.

That's the whole thing, isn't it?

Where does Alicent Hightower live?

King's Landing.

The Red Keep.

Yeah, but-

King's Landing.

But where's she from?

Old Town.

Old Town!

God, that's nice.

Who are Alicent Hightower's sons?

Aegon, Aemond and then-

Daeron.

The one that we've not seen, Daeron.

I don't know where he is.

Don't know where he is.

Who is Rhaenyra Targaryen to Daenerys?

Like a great-great-great-great.

Great-great-great-grandmother.

[Emma laughing]

Who betrayed Rhaenyra Targaryen?

Everyone.

Especially you.

Yeah.

Which houses supported Rhaenyra Targaryen?

Stark's, Baratheon's.

Yeah, the Tulley's.

The Lannister's probably did.

And then they turned on them.

And then they all went woosh to this lot.

She's not the rightful heir.

Which child of Rhaenyra Targaryen died?

It would be, um,

and that's not my fault,

but it would be Lucerys of Orien.

I'm sorry,

Are you?

Yeah.

I'm sitting next to him right now.

How old is Rhaenyra Targaryen?

Fucking hell, who knows.

No, no idea.

50?

[Emma and Olivia laughing]

Is Daemon Targaryen fireproof?

Well, Daenerys is.

Yes.

What is Daemon Targaryen's dragon name?

The Red Spaghetti.

[cast giggling]

The Chorizo.

What is it?

Caraxes.

[Harry] Long neck?

Yeah.

Yeah, he's a noodle.

What is the name of Daemon Targaryen's sword?

Dark Sister.

That's good.

What is the name of Daemon Targaryen's first wife?

Bronze bitch, that's what he calls her.

See, I call her the bronze bitch.

The one that's on the horse,

that gets yanked off the horse.

Oh, Rhea!

Queen of Rhea, something of the veil.

Well, who is it?

Rhea?

Look at that!

Legend.

Who serves as Master of Laws

on King Viserys I's small council?

Master of, it's Larie?

Oh, Fleabag's dad!

Fleabag, it's Daerys' dad.

Oh, oh!

Bill Patterson.

It's Bill, isn't it-

Yeah, but what's his name?

Beesbury?

Beesbury, Lord Beesbury.

Well done, that was very good.

What is the name of the castle

where House Velaryon resides?

Driftmark.

Nice.

Wow, so good for you.

Who is known as the Queen Who Never Was?

Rhaenys.

Rhaenys.

It's quite a nickname, isn't it?

It is.

Which Targaryen prince becomes known as the Rogue Prince?

Prince Harry.

Too long, can't read it.

What is the name of the dragon

ridden by Rhaenys Targaryen?

Meleys.

Nice.

What is the name of the dragon that hatches for,

well, me.

It's Vermax.

Vermax!

[cast laughing]

[indistinct chatting]

It's a damn cool looking dragon.

It is a cool looking dragon,

although you just insulted it just now.

How?

I did in there, yeah-

He said he would pick another dragon.

Well, it's small compared to-

It's better than no dragon, mate.

What is he name of the dragon that is the largest

and oldest during the events of House of the Dragon?

Well, it's Vhagar.

Yep, haven't mentioned that one before.

[cast giggling]

Who was the father of Laenor Velaryon?

That is Mr, Mr-

Corlys.

Corlys, the Sea Snake.

Which house is known for it's motto, Fire and Blood.

Three, two,

one.

[Cast] [in unison] House Targaryen.

The one and the only.

Which Targaryen princess is known for her

defiance and rides the dragon Meleys?

Rhaenys Targaryen.

The best.

The best.

What historical civil war is

House of the Dragon based on?

It's How to Train your Dragon.

He said it today, didn't he?

He said that today, I've never heard of it.

The Battle of the Andals in medieval times.

Something like that.

He just like rolled his eyes in the back of his head,

the Battle of the Andals.

What even is the Battle of the Andals?

We just made that up.

What are the names of the three unclaimed

dragons who live on Dragonstone?

Dave, Boris and Clive.

Vermithor, Silverwing and...

Sheep, Sheep Stealer!

That's really good.

Very, very good.

Which dragon in House of the Dragon

is the mother of Daenerys' dragons?

I think Dream Fire.

Syrax.

[Olivia] Syrax.

And I just came up with that.

Wow.

Who's got Syrax?

Yeah, who's got Syrax?

Syrax was a big guy, wasn't he?

Is that you?

Yeah?

[cast laughing]

Perfect.

The Civil War in House of the Dragon

isn't the last time Westeros sees Targaryen

on Targaryen violence before Game of Thrones.

What is the name of these conflicts?

[Matt] That is wild-

What did you say it is?

The Song of Ice and Fire?

Yeah, but that's ages ago.

Who was the last person to ride Balerion before he died?

Viserys.

No?

You tell me.

I don't know.

What is Aegon's dream that

King Viserys explains to Rhaenyra?

The Song of Ice and Fire.

What is inscribed on King Viserys' dagger?

Je Suis High Valyrian, right?

It'd be some writing, some writing in High Valyrian.

[Emma laughing]

Song of Ice and Fire.

The Destiny

Oh yeah, The Princess was coming-

Aegon the Conqueror's dream.

And a great winter is coming and it will wipe out man.

And destiny as well.

And destiny as well.

How is Daemon related to Daenerys?

[Crew] Great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter.

[Matt] How many great's is that?

[sings] And your great-great-great-granddaughter.

Same again, isn't it?

Grand-grand-grand-

Six grand.

Which house has the strongest Navy in Westeros?

House Velaryon.

Final question.

What drink is used to ease King Viserys' pain.

Milk of the poppy.

Milk of the poppy.

I gave him a lot, I gave him too much-

So quick, gave him too much.

Is that not the one that gets rid of the babies?

No!

No, that's-

Sorry, I'm getting confused.

No, good question.

That's the moon tea.

I think we did alright with those questions

I think we did well.

I feel like I'm in purgatory in a white tent somewhere.

This was good, thank you for having us.

Yes!

Thanks for goggling us, we appreciate it.

[cast laughing]