Although in recent episodes he has shown no interest in ruling, that will likely change.
This time jump will cement Aegon’s character.
As of the recent episodes, Aegon has been narcissistic and cruel to the other kids in the castle.
One thing that does set Aegon apart from most is his dragon, Sunfyre.
Very few dragon riders exist in Westeros and each dragon is importantwith conflict brewing.
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Helaena is generally seen as strange and rarely seems to interact with people (besides her mother).
She also has an affinity for bugs.
Like her brother, Helaena has a dragon, Dreamfyre.
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Helaena seems to have received therare Targaryen gift of prophetic dreams.
Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
Ewan Mitchellis taking over the role of Aemond from Leo Ashton.
Aemond showed less contempt towards Helaena than Aegon.
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As the war begins, Aemond will play a significant role.
Mitchell is known for his role as Osferth inThe Last Kingdom,where he worked alongside Phia Saban.
He also appeared inHigh Life,The Halcyon,andWorld on Fire.
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He rides the young dragon Vermax.
Overall, he behaves in a much more kingly way than Aegon ever has.
But he cannot seem to get along with Aegon and Aemond.
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AsHarry Colletttakes over the role, Jace should become a larger part.
Collett is known as Tommy Stubbins inDolittle.
He can also be seen inDunkirkandGalavant.
Elliot Grihault as Lucerys Velaryon
Lucerys “Luke” is Rhaenyra’s second child.
Like Jace, Luke is believed to be Harwin Strong’s bastard by many (especially Alicent).
However, as of Episode 7, Luke is unaware of the rumors.
In the fight, Aemond called the boys bastards, much to Luke’s confusion.
But Luke says he doesn’t want Driftmark because that would mean everyone is dead.
AfterDaemon and Rhaenyra’s wedding, she is Rhaenyra’s stepdaughter.
She rides the dragon Moondancer, who she bonded with at birth.
Rhaenys (Eve Best) seems to have a particular love for her granddaughters.
Baela was involved in the fight against Aemond but was not the focus of the scene afterward.
She still longs for a dragon and had hopes of claiming Vhagar before Aemond did.
This is what leads to the fight where Aemond lost his eye.
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