Does the ‘House of the Dragon’ Cast Look Familiar? Here’s Where You’ve Seen Them Before

It’s been more than three years sinceGame of Thronesaired its final episode. And now, the show’s highly anticipated prequel,House of the Dragon,has finally arrived.

Thebrand-new serieswill air its first episode on Sunday, August 21. Since the show features a different cast thanGoT, we compiled a list of actors and what else they’ve starred in. That way, you won’t have to pause the episode when you inevitably ask, “Where else have I seen him/her?”

Keep scrolling for details on theHouse of the Dragoncast.

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1. Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen

What else he’s been in:Dead Man's Shoes, Peaky Blinders, Informer, The Outsider, The Third Day, The World's End, In America, Tyrannosaur

In addition toHouse of the Dragon, he’s widely known for playing Richard inDead Man’s Shoesand Father John Hughes in the third season ofPeaky Blinders.

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2. Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen

What else he’s been in:Doctor Who, The Crown, Morbius, Last Night in Soho, Moses Jones

You probably recognize him fromThe Crown, where he played Prince Philip in seasons one and two.

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3. Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower

What else she’s been in:Bates Motel, Ready Player One, Vanity Fair, Modern Love, Slow Horses

She also lent her voice to the popular podcast series,Soft Voices.

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4. Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

What else she’s been in:Truth Seekers, Hanna, Mothering Sunday, Wanderlust

After getting her big break as Naomi Richards inWanderlust, she went on to play Astrid inTruth Seekers.

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5. Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon (AKA “The Sea Snake”)

What else he’s been in:Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Doctors, Silent Witness, Scott & Bailey, Inspector Lewis

Although he was born in the U.K., his family hails from Barbados.

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6. Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

What else she’s been in:生命体征,可敬的女人,护士杰姬,陆cky Man, Fate: The Winx Saga, The King's Speech

ExcludingHouse of the Dragon, her most noteworthy roles are playing Dr. Eleanor O'Hara inNurse Jackieand Wallis Simpson inThe King's Speech.

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7. Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole

What else he’s been in:NYPD Blue, The Serpent, An Uncandid Portrait

Prior toHouse of the Dragon, he had only three acting credits to his name.

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8. Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria

What else she’s been in:Crazy Rich Asians, Maniac, Devs

Although she mainly works in television, she had a small role in the 2018 movieCrazy Rich Asians.

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9. Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower

What else he’s been in:Notting Hill, Snowden, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Elementary, Berlin Station

If he looks familiar, it’s probably because he played Dr. Curt Connors (AKA The Lizard) inThe Amazing Spider-Man.

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10. Milly Alcock as Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

What else she’s been in:A Place to Call Home, Pine Gap, Reckoning, Upright

Prior toHouse of the Dragons, she portrayed Meg in Australia’sUpright.

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