The Cast Of "House Of The Dragon" IRL Vs. The Characters They Play

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House of the Dragon is finally back!

Olivia Cooke staring frantically at Ewan Mitchell in a scene from "House of the Dragon"
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Audiences have anxiously awaited the return of the Game of Thrones spinoff for two years, and Season 2 is just getting started.

Matt Smith in battle armor in a scenic setting in a scene from "House of the Dragon"
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The Targaryen saga continues with Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, and more reprising their roles from Season 1.

Olivia Cooke in a green medieval gown in a scene from "House of the Dragon"
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If you can't get enough of the cast, here's a roundup of what they look like IRL side-by-side with the characters they play in House of the Dragon:

To start, Emma D'Arcy plays Rhaenyra Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy in medieval clothing with water and mountains in the background
Emma D'Arcy in medieval clothing with water and mountains in the background
Emma D'Arcy in a black-and-white color block suit on the red carpet for the UK premiere of
Emma D'Arcy in a black-and-white color block suit on the red carpet for the UK premiere of

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Olivia Cooke plays Alicent Hightower

Olivia Cooke in a medieval dress and headpiece, lights candles on a table in a scene from
Olivia Cooke in a medieval dress and headpiece, lights candles on a table in a scene from
Olivia Cooke in a black, shimmering strapless dress at the UK premiere of
Olivia Cooke in a black, shimmering strapless dress at the UK premiere of

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Matt Smith plays Daemon Targaryen

Matt Smith in battle armor in a scene from
Matt Smith in battle armor in a scene from
Matt Smith in a black suit at the UK premiere of
Matt Smith in a black suit at the UK premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, Samir Hussein / WireImage

Tom Glynn-Carney plays Aegon II Targaryen

Tom Glynn-Carney sitting in an ornate chair in a scene from
Tom Glynn-Carney sitting in an ornate chair in a scene from
Tom Glynn-Carney in a brown striped suit and red patterned tie at the UK premiere of
Tom Glynn-Carney in a brown striped suit and red patterned tie at the UK premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, John Phillips / Getty Images

Ewan Mitchell plays Aemond Targaryen

Ewan Mitchell wearing an eye patch and black long-sleeved shirt in a scene from
Ewan Mitchell wearing an eye patch and black long-sleeved shirt in a scene from
Ewan Mitchell in a red velvet outfit at the UK premiere of
Ewan Mitchell in a red velvet outfit at the UK premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, Karwai Tang / WireImage

Rhys Ifans plays Otto Hightower

Rhys Ifans in a dark outfit with the Iron Throne behind him in a scene from
Rhys Ifans in a dark outfit with the Iron Throne behind him in a scene from
Rhys Ifans in a black suit with intricate detailing at the Season 2 premiere of
Rhys Ifans in a black suit with intricate detailing at the Season 2 premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, Kristy Sparow / Getty Images

Fabien Frankel plays Criston Cole

Fabien Frankel in a white long-sleeved shirt in a scene from
Fabien Frankel in a white long-sleeved shirt in a scene from
Fabien Frankel in a cream suit with a polka dot tie at the Season 2 premiere of
Fabien Frankel in a cream suit with a polka dot tie at the Season 2 premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, Kristy Sparow / Getty Images

Steve Toussaint plays Corlys Velaryon

Steve Toussaint wearing a medieval outfit, looking at another woman in front of him with Eve Best in the background in a scene from
Steve Toussaint wearing a medieval outfit, looking at another woman in front of him with Eve Best in the background in a scene from
Steve Toussaint in a pink velvet blazer, black pants, and black collared shirt at the UK premiere of
Steve Toussaint in a pink velvet blazer, black pants, and black collared shirt at the UK premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, Karwai Tang / WireImage

Eve Best plays Rhaenys Targaryen

Eve Best in a medieval outfit with sheer curtains and windows in the background in a scene from
Eve Best in a medieval outfit with sheer curtains and windows in the background in a scene from
Eve Best in a shimmering gray/blue gown at the UK premiere of
Eve Best in a shimmering gray/blue gown at the UK premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, Jeff Spicer / WireImage

Bethany Antonia plays Baela Targaryen

Bethany Antonia in a medieval gown in a scene from
Bethany Antonia in a medieval gown in a scene from
Bethany Antonio in a red tulle gown at the UK premiere of
Bethany Antonio in a red tulle gown at the UK premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, Karwai Tang / WireImage

Phoebe Campbell plays Rhaena Targaryen

Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell in medieval gowns with men in armor behind them in a scene from
Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell in medieval gowns with men in armor behind them in a scene from
Phoebe Campbell in a denim outfit at the press night after party for
Phoebe Campbell in a denim outfit at the press night after party for

Ollie Upton / HBO, Dave Benett / Hoda Davaine / Getty Images

Harry Collett plays Jacaerys Velaryon

Harry Collett, Emma D’Arcy, Oscar Eskinazi in medieval clothing looking at a sunset in a scene from
Harry Collett, Emma D’Arcy, Oscar Eskinazi in medieval clothing looking at a sunset in a scene from
Harry Collett in a white jacket, black pants, and black shirt at the UK premiere of
Harry Collett in a white jacket, black pants, and black shirt at the UK premiere of

Theo Whitman / HBO, Kate Green / Getty Images

Sonoya Mizuno plays Mysaria

Sonoya Mizuno with shadows around her face in a scene from
Sonoya Mizuno with shadows around her face in a scene from
Sonoya Mizuno in a green pantsuit set and white button-up shirt at London Fashion Week 2024
Sonoya Mizuno in a green pantsuit set and white button-up shirt at London Fashion Week 2024

Ollie Upton / HBO, Dave Benett / Jed Cullen / Getty Images

Matthew Needham plays Larys Strong

Matthew Needham in medieval clothing with a lit torch behind him in a scene from
Matthew Needham in medieval clothing with a lit torch behind him in a scene from
Matthew Needham in a dark suit at the UK premiere of
Matthew Needham in a dark suit at the UK premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, Jeff Spicer / WireImage

Phia Saban plays Helaena Targaryen

Phia Saban in medieval clothing in a scene from
Phia Saban in medieval clothing in a scene from
Phia Saban in a black gown with white dot detailing at the UK premiere of
Phia Saban in a black gown with white dot detailing at the UK premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, Karwai Tang / WireImage

Abubakar Salim plays Alyn of Hull

Abubakar Salim in a dark long-sleeved shirt with a serious look on his face in a scene from
Abubakar Salim in a dark long-sleeved shirt with a serious look on his face in a scene from
Abubakar Salim in a blue striped suit at the UK premiere of
Abubakar Salim in a blue striped suit at the UK premiere of

Ollie Upton / HBO, Karwai Tang / WireImage

And finally, Tom Taylor plays Cregan Stark

Harry Collette and Tom Taylor in medieval clothing walking outside in a scene from
Harry Collette and Tom Taylor in medieval clothing walking outside in a scene from
Tom Taylor wearing an all-black outfit at the Vanity Fair EE BAFTA Rising Star Party in London, England
Tom Taylor wearing an all-black outfit at the Vanity Fair EE BAFTA Rising Star Party in London, England

Ollie Upton / HBO, Mike Marsland / WireImage

What do you think of House of the Dragon's new season so far? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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