Summary
Very soon we will be venturing back into Westeros forHouse of the DragonSeason 2’s premiere.
Though Rhaenyra has taken control of Dragonstone,Aegon II now sits on the Iron Throne.
We discussedthe theory that Aemond might be the father of Helaena’s children.
The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.
Watch the video interview with Mitchell and Saban above or read the full transcript of the interview below.
Have you guys heard of the fan theory that Aemond is actually the father of Helaenas children?
PHIA SABAN: Helaemond.
EWAN MITCHELL: We have.
SABAN: We’ve discussed it, haven’t we?
MITCHELL: Yes, we have.
SABAN: That’s such an interesting theory, isn’t it?
SABAN: Yeah, I’ve seen it online.
MITCHELL: I walk past them and theyre like, Daddy!
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[Laughs] Wow, I didnt know that.
Maybe well find out.
SABAN: Maybe you will.
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To be honest, I’m already married to the other brother.
I mean,it’s not completely out of the question, is it?
I don’t know if we speak words to each other in Season 1.
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That’s really nice to see.
MITCHELL: What do you think?
What’s your take?
I have sensed some of the energy in those scenes.
I have also seen the theory of the kids saying daddy.
I don’t know.
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He seems like the nicer of the two brothers, at least during Season 1.
SABAN: I think they’re closer, for sure.
MITCHELL: Yeah, for sure.
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Where Do Aemond’s Loyalties Truly Lie?
Do you have a perspective on that when it comes to him?
MITCHELL: I do, but I think that’s what’s so compelling about the character.
Youre not entirely sure where his loyalties lie.
You don’t know which way he’s going to go.
There is something at play behind the eyes.
SABAN: The cogs are turning.
MITCHELL: And in Season 2, you might just find out what that is.
How Does Helaena Experience Her Prophetic “Dreams”?
How do you see her character seeing these visions?
Does she see them as images?
Does she hear them as words?
Do you have any thoughts on that?
SABAN: It’s an interesting one.
The title is Dreamer, isn’t it?
We all have it, but she just has itreallyintensely.
And theyre all like, Yeah, yeah.
So, I just see it as a really strong intuition.
I don’t know if it fully makes sense to her.
Taking a bit of control.
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 premieres June 16 on HBO and Max.
MITCHELL: It wasnt my fault.
Well, my question is, has he had a talking to with Vhagar?
Like, “We need to be on the same level right now”?
SABAN: [Laughs] Oh, Id love to see that.
MITCHELL: I know, I do.
I need a talkin-to to Vhagar.
SABAN: A tap on the nose.
MITCHELL: Yes, be like, Bad girl.
Yeah, I think he should.
He needs to control this dragon a little bit more.
But then again, I mean, that’s kind of Aemond.
It goes part and parcel with Aemond.
He can’t really control his emotions, and Vhagar is a little bit of the same.
Who Would Mitchell and Saban Play on Team Black?
Well, that’s very interesting.
Just one final question.
MITCHELL: Daemon Targaryen.
Not even a pause.
MITCHELL: I think Aemond wants to be Daemon Targaryen.
Yeah, so Daemon.
Such an interesting character.
I love Matt Smiths performance in it.
SABAN: Oh my goodness.
Thats such a good question.
Someone who’s on a dragon.
MITCHELL: That’d be cool.
Well, she has a dragon!
SABAN: I know!
House of the DragonSeason 2 premieres Sunday, June 16 on Max.
