[S1E6] Changes

House of the Dragon season 1, episode 6 recasts Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen, and there are a couple of reasons why it changes actors. Milly Alcock and Emily Carey played Rhaenyra and Alicent, respectively, throughout House of the Dragon's first five episodes, and did an incredible job doing so. Being two of the show's strong performers and most compelling characters, it's a big change for House of the Dragon season 1, episode 6 to recast the roles with older actors, but it is a logical switch.

[S1E6] Changes

House of the Dragon changing Rhaenyra and Alicent's actors comes alongside a 10-year time jump after season 1, episode 5's shocking ending, which featured several twists at Rhaenyra and Laenor Velaryon's wedding. That time jump is what necessitates the recast, as it significantly changes Rhaenyra and Alicent most of all: it takes them from being young women, or rather characters who are still children, to fully grown adults, with years of their rivalry and resentment building up. Most of House of the Dragon's characters were already a lot older, and so the changes are less drastic than going from a teenager to late-20s, which means they didn't need to be recast. Changing Alicent and Rhaenyra's actors is a clearer way to signify the break in the show's timeline and the different versions of the characters audiences will be seeing. This was supported by Ryan Condal, House of the Dragon's co-showrunner, who told Insider: "The people that are truly children in this are the ones that get recast."

Alongside recasting Alicent and Rhaenyra, there have also been changes to the actors playing Laenor and Laena Velaryon, who again fit the bracket of being children prior to the time jump and adults after it. Laenor, who was very briefly seen played as a young child by Matthew Carver, who then recast with Theo Nate taking on the role for House of the Dragon season 1, episodes 3 and 5. Nate is replaced by John Macmillan (The Nevers, Chewing Gum) in episode 6's cast, who'll play the role going forward. Similarly, Laena was initially portrayed by Nova Foueillis-Mose when being set up for a marriage to King Viserys, and then was played by Savannah Steyn in episode 5, and then being recast again with Nanna Blondell (Black Widow, Twin) taking on the part.

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The two biggest and most prominent changes are with Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent High Tower. Milly Alcock and Emily Carey did a wonderful job portraying teenage versions of Rhaenyra and Alicent, respectively. However, for Episode 6 and onwards, Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke will take over. Given Viserys' failing health and Rhaenyra's role as the heir to the throne, D'Arcy will find herself in the spotlight almost immediately. Of course, Emily won't be too far behind as Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.

In addition to the four aforementioned prominent cast members, several other characters will see significant changes in the back half of House of the Dragon Season 1. Chief among them is Aegon II Targaryen, who will ultimately be played by Tom Glynn-Carney after Ty Tennant has his turn for a couple of episodes. Meanwhile, Phia Saban will join as the adult Halaena Targaryen following Evie Allen's teenage stint. Finally, Leo Ashton will portray the younger Aemond Targaryen until Ewan Mitchell takes over as the character that many see as a crueler and more sadistic Daemon Targaryen, who's been masterfully played by Matt Smith, so far.

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