See the Cast of “House of the Dragon” in the Earlier Roles that Put Them on the Map

Before they were all vying for honor in King's Landing, check out the cast of 'House of the Dragon' in their earlier roles

After yet another gripping, intense and cliffhanger-filled eight weeks, season 2 of House of the Dragon is coming to a close.

For fans of the beloved show, it means re-watching the season from the top to see if we missed any morsels throughout the season, going online to theorize with fellow watchers and for some, going as far back as re-watching Game of Thrones.

As you choose the dose of nostalgia that'll to help you bide time as we await the third season of House of the Dragon, we compiled a gallery showcasing some of the actors from the show in their earlier roles.

From Emma D'Arcy's six-episode stint in Wanderlust and 10-year-old Milly Alcock's brief appearance in Wonderland to Rhys Ifans' brief bout in the Harry Potter franchise, check out the cast of House of the Dragon in some of their earlier roles.

Emma D'Arcy

Before they were playing Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen — the rightful heir to the throne, depending on who you ask — Emma D'Arcy had their big break starring as Naomi Richards in six episodes of Netflix's Wanderlust (above).

And while they have come to global prominence in the HBO show, D'Arcy also had small roles in Truth Seekers, Baptiste and Foresight, among others, before leading HOTD.

Matt Smith

Having played Doctor Who — and Prince Philip in The Crown — Matt Smith was no stranger to audiences when he took on the role of Prince Daemon Targaryen. In fact, the charismatic actor first hit the small screen in the TV movie, The Ruby in the Smoke (above).

Olivia Cooke

Though Olivia Cooke had some significant stage roles earlier in her career, she got her first onscreen role playing Meg Demoys on the TV mini-series Blackout in 2012 (above).

She then snagged another three-episode arc in The Secret of Crickley Hall the same year and would pick up more roles — The Quiet Ones, Ouija, Axe Cop — until she got the part of Emma Decody in Bates Motel.

These days, Cooke of course, plays the controversial Alicent Hightower on HOTD.

Tom Glynn-Carney

Before he got the role of King Aegon II Targaryen, Tom Glynn-Carney cut his teeth playing George Thorne in two episodes of the BBC procedural drama, Casualty (above). Obviously, the actor was destined for great things as his next credit was in the Academy Award-winning Dunkirk.

He steadily built his career, snagging small roles in Rogue Heroes, Mayflies and The Jetty before playing a troublemaker in House of the Dragon.

Ewan Mitchell

Is he scary or is he sexy? Or is the mixture of both what makes Ewan Mitchell's Aemond Targaryen so alluring?

Before playing the dark and mysterious prince in House of the Dragon, Mitchell made his television debut playing Billy Taylor in six episodes of ITV's The Halcyon (above). His breakthrough role came in the BBC Two and Netflix show, The Last Kingdom.

Harry Collett

Like his costar Tom Glynn-Carney, Harry Collett also got his start on Casualty (above) — though for a longer streak — and later moved on to Dunkirk from there. He snagged more credits in The Hive, Dolittle and some short films before he took on the role of Jacaerys Velaryon, Princess Rhaenyra's son.

Eve Best

A decorated stage actor, Eve Best had decades of acting under her belt before she lent her talents to the Game of Thrones prequel.

She previously starred in stage productions of Hedda Gabler (for which she snagged a Laurence Olivier Award), A Moon for the Misbegotten, As You Like It and The Homecoming, among many other notable works.

She was also a fixture on the small screen, famously playing Dr. O'Hara in Showtime's Nurse Jackie. Best also had small roles in Fate: The Winx Saga, Lucky Man and The Crown before she scored the role of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. Fans will also remember she appeared in The King's Speech (above) back in 2010.

Steve Toussaint

Another powerhouse, Steve Toussaint also has a career that spans decades. Though he rose to prominence playing Barry Christie in ITV's The Knock, the talented actor was clearly booked and busy as he also appeared as Steve Dixie in BBC's The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (above) — both in 1994.

In the decades that followed, he carved out an illustrious career, garnering credits on TV, in movies and also on stage. Nowadays, he plays Lord of the Tides and Head of the House Velaryon, Corlys Velaryon.

Rhys Ifans

He is cunning, he is underhanded, and some may even say he is cruel, but certainly, Rhys Ifans' Otto Hightower makes a compelling villain.

A familiar face, fans may recognize Ifans from Notting Hill, The Amazing Spider-Man and The Kingsman. Potterheads will also know the Welsh actor as the man who brought Xenophilius Lovegood to the big screen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (above).

Fabien Frankel

Though he is still in the somewhat early stages of his career, Fabien Frankel, who plays Ser Criston Cole in House of the Dragon, has certainly made some leaps and bounds in his career. The actor has appeared in NYPD Blue (above) as well as Last Christmas, The Serpent and Venice at Dawn.

Clinton Liberty

Providing one of the big twists this season was Clinton Liberty, who plays Addam of Hull. Also in the fairly early stages of his career, Liberty has credits in Handsome Devil, Normal People, Red Election, Holding (above), Flix and more.

Matthew Needham

Another Casualty alumnus, Matthew Needham made his onscreen debut playing Dr. Toby De Silva on the hit show (above). The actor's résumé also boasts other revered shows such as Chernobyl, The Hollow Crown, Doctor Who and Great Expectations.

On House of the Dragon Needham plays another conniving character, Master of Whispers, Larys Strong.

Sonoya Mizuno

Sonoya Mizuno's big-screen debut was in the cinematic juggernaut that was 2014's Ex Machina (above). Since then, it's only been up for the British actress, who has scored roles in La La Land, Beauty and the Beast, Crazy Rich Asians, Am I Ok?, Devs and many more.

On HOTD, she plays Mysaria a.k.a White Worm, who runs a network of informants.

Milly Alcock

At only 24 years old, Mily Alcock already has a decade of acting experience under her belt. The Australia native made her debut as "Teen Girl 1" in 2014's Wonderland (above). She then took on several TV series including A Place to Call Home, Fighting Season, The Gloaming, The Reckoning and Upright before playing a young Princess Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon.

Paddy Considine

Playing the beloved King I Viserys Targaryen in season 1 of the show was Paddy Considine, whose earlier roles include playing the lead in Pu-239 (above).

He made his onscreen debut back in 1999, playing Morell in A Room for Romeo Bass and has since built an impressive career. The actor has appeared in Peaky Blinders, Dead Man's Shoes, Informer, The World's End and many more.

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