House of the Dragon Season 3: Will Harry Gilby play the role of Daeron Targaryen? Here’s what we know | Filmymeet

As fans continue to digest the somewhat underwhelming finale of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, anticipation is already building for the third season. The show’s upcoming season promises to delve deeper into the Targaryen civil war, focusing on the epic clash between Team Black and Team Green. Adding to the excitement, showrunner Ryan Condal has revealed that Season 3 will introduce a significant new character: Daeron Targaryen, the youngest son of Alicent Hightower (played by Olivia Cooke).
Recent reports suggest that Harry Gilby has been cast in the role of Daeron Targaryen. According to Fandom Wire, Gilby, a British actor known for his portrayal of young J.R.R. Tolkien in the film ‘Tolkien’ (2019) and Æthelstan in ‘The Last Kingdom’ (2022) and its sequel film ‘The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die’ (2023), will take on the role of the young Targaryen prince. While official confirmation from the show’s producers is still pending, fans have already expressed their enthusiasm for Gilby’s casting.

On X (formerly Twitter), the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. One fan noted, “He honestly looks a lot like Olivia imo,” highlighting the actor’s resemblance to his on-screen mother. Another fan praised the choice, stating, “This is a great choice. I know him from ‘The Last Kingdom’. He’s the perfect choice for Daeron!” A third fan remarked on the popular fan casting of Gilby, saying, “The fact that this was everyone’s fan cast for Daeron is crazy.”

Daeron Targaryen is a crucial figure in the ‘House of the Dragon’ storyline. In the latter half of Season 2, Alicent expresses concern for her youngest son, who is currently serving as a ward in Old Town. At just 16 years old, Daeron is depicted as intelligent and well-liked, contrasting with his more contentious older brothers, Aegon and Aemond. Daeron’s dragon, Tessarion, and his role in the ongoing Dance of the Dragons make him a pivotal character in the series’ narrative.
Interestingly, Daeron Targaryen will be featured in the upcoming ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’, scheduled to debut in 2025. Henry Ashton will bring this version of Daeron to life. Unlike the portrayal in ‘House of the Dragon’, this iteration of Daeron, known as Daeron the Drunken, is depicted as the eldest son of King Maekar Targaryen and Lady Dyanna Dayne. His storyline is set a century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’.
As the casting of Harry Gilby as Daeron Targaryen continues to excite fans, the upcoming season of ‘House of the Dragon’ is poised to explore new dimensions of the Targaryen saga, further enriching the complex world of Westeros.