It was a challenge for the actor because the series was typically filmed completely out of order. The once upstanding man of honor has withered away in agonizing pain, leaving a legacy of rivalry and blood-lust in a battle to the death over the coveted iron throne that has in essence rejected him.
The 10-episode first season is set two centuries before the events of “Game of Thrones,” 172 years before the birth of the now-iconic “Thrones” character Daenerys Targaryen ( Emilia Clarke), depicting the events leading up to and covering the bloody Targaryen civil war of succession known as the “Dance of the Dragons.”Ĭonsidine’s version of Viserys is wise and stoic, but slowly deteriorating after he’s inflicted with a horrible disease, building towards a devastating swan-song performance in “Lord of the Tides,” the eighth episode of the series. Considine stars alongside Emmy nominee Matt Smith (“The Crown”) as Prince Daemon Targaryen and Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, among a sprawling cast that includes Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint and Eve Best. Viserys is a decent and sage leader, who wishes to carry forward his grandfather’s legacy, even in the face of great turmoil. Martin and writer/producer Ryan Condal, and stars Considine as the Targaryen king, chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed Old King Jaehaerys Targaryen at the Great Council at Harrenhal. “House of the Dragon,” the prequel series to HBO’s megahit “Game of Thrones” was created by author George R.R. SEE Memo to awards voters: Paddy Considine gives the performance of his career in ‘House of the Dragon’ “He came along at the right time, where I had enough experience and confidence to be able to just really jump in and play him quite fearlessly.” Watch our exclusive video interview above. I had gone on such a massive journey with acting from at times wanting to quit and being riddled with self-doubt,” he reveals. I was keen to play a character like that. He was the culmination of a lot of years of hard work for me. “He is my favorite character I ever played,” admits Paddy Considine about his pivotal role as reluctant King Viserys on “ House of the Dragon.” For our recent webchat he adds, “I felt like I earned it.
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