The eighth episode titled “The Lord of the Tides”, of House of the Dragon introduces the most recent cast changes. After five episodes of setup, the sixth episode of House of the Dragon contained a 10-year time leap, bringing the multi-generational drama closer to the Dance of the Dragons – a war of succession. Major characters were also recast as a result of the time jump, notably Princess Rhaenyra and Queen Alicent, who stand for opposing sides in the escalating conflict. Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke took the place of Milly Alcock and Emily Carey, two fan favorites.
Rhaenyra had Jacaerys, Lucerys, and Joffrey after the 10-year time jump. Aegon, Aemond, and Helaena are Alicent and King Viserys’ offspring. Daemon and Laena had twin children, Baela and Rhaena, but the mother dies trying to conceive a third. In House of the Dragon episode 7, Aemond claims Laena’s dragon Vhagar as his own, which her daughters dispute. Luke cuts Aemond’s eye during a brawl. Alicent’s demand for an eye and Viserys’ refusal clearly define the greens and blacks. In episode 8, the story jumps ahead six years, which means that the fighting Targaryen kids have grown up a bit.
House of the Dragon Episode 8 Main Cast
Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen
Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent Hightower
Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower
Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
Matthew Needham as Larys Strong / The Clubfoot
Graham McTavish as Ser Harrold Westerling
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
House of the Dragon Episode 8 Cast – Meet New Cast
♦ Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen
Prince Aemond Targaryen, played by Ewan Mitchell, is the second son and third child of King Viserys Targaryen and Queen Alicent Hightower. He wants to ride dragons, and he eventually does so on the renowned she-dragon Vhagar. Young Aemond Targaryen is portrayed by Leo Ashton.
♦ Tom Glynn-Carney as Prince Aegon Targaryen
Prince Aegon Targaryen, played by Tom Glynn-Carney, is Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen’s half-brother and the firstborn child of King Viserys Targaryen and Queen Alicent Hightower. He is a dragonrider who flies Sunfyre the dragon. Ty Tennant plays Aegon Targaryen as a child.
♦ Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon
Prince Jacaerys Velaryon, portrayed by Harry Collett, is the firstborn child of Ser Laenor Velaryon and Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. He rides the dragon Vermax as a dragonrider. As a youthful Jacaerys Velaryon, Leo Hart is portrayed.
♦ Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen
Lady Baela Targaryen, played by Bethany Antonia, is the older of the two twin daughters born to Prince Daemon Targaryen and Lady Laena Velaryon. She rides the young dragon Moondancer as a dragonrider. Young Baela Targaryen is portrayed by Shani Smethurst.
♦ Phia Saban as Princess Helaena Targaryen
The only daughter of King Viserys Targaryen and Queen Alicent Hightower, Princess Helaena Targaryen is played by Phia Saban. She speaks in cryptic terms frequently and has a particular interest in bugs. She rides the she-dragon Dreamfyre as a dragonrider. Young Helaena Targaryen is portrayed by Evie Allen.
♦ Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen
Lady Rhaena Targaryen, played by Phoebe Campbell, is the younger of the two twin daughters of Prince Daemon Targaryen and Lady Laena Velaryon. The young Rhaena Targaryen is portrayed by Eva Ossei-Gerning.
♦ Elliot Grihault as Prince Lucerys Velaryon
Elliot Grihault plays Prince Lucerys Velaryon, the second child of Ser Laenor Velaryon and Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. He rides the dragon Arrax as a dragonrider. Young Lucerys Velaryon is portrayed by Harvey Sadler.
House of the Dragon Episode 8 Others Cast
Jefferson Hall as Lord Jason Lannister / Ser Tyland Lannister
Alexis Raben as Talya
Bill Paterson as Lord Lyman Beesbury
Wil Johnson as Ser Vaemond Velaryon
Kurt Egyiawan as Maester Orwyle
Paul Kennedy as Lord Jasper ‘Ironrod’ Wylde
Anthony Flanagan as Ser Steffon Darklyn
Elliott Tittensor as Ser Erryk Cargyll
Luke Tittensor as Ser Arryk Cargyll
Nina Barker-Francis as Jayne
Haqi Ali as Maester KelvynMaddie Evans as Dyana
Bo Ponomari as Kings Guard (uncredited)
Robert Ryan as Household Targaryen Guard (uncredited)
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