House of the Dragon
monition : hold SPOILERS for Fire & Blood , the book on which House of the Dragon is based .
Summary
hope for one hypothesis about Rhaenyra Targaryen inHouse of the Dragonseason 3 have , unfortunately , been dashed . Much of the upheaval surrounding theGame of Thronesprequel is focalise on the upcomingHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , which will free on HBO and Max in Summer 2024 . The show is pretty much guaranteed a hereafter beyond that , however , with at least four season command to properly adapt the Dance of the Dragons dower of George R.R. Martin ’s record , Fire & Blood . Naturally , then , that intend conjecture not only on what will happen this year , but in future season too .
One thing that ’s already known as far as Rhaenyra is concerned is that Milly Alcock wo n’t be inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s stamp . The actress play the young edition of Rhaenyra in the first five episodes of season 1 , before Emma D’Arcy engage on the role ( along with Emily Carey being replaced by Olivia Cooke ) . While it was always obvious that their previous substitution would be the primary focus on the show going forward , there was still Bob Hope for Alcock ’s return even looking beyond time of year 2 , and theory about how it might happen , but it ’s backbreaking to see them coming true .
The Dance of the Dragons is finally here , as the Targaryen Queen and King formally divide the realm through tragedies in HOTD ’s season 1 close .
Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Role Makes Rhaenyra Flashbacks Or Visions In HOTD Season 3 Less Likely
Milly Alcock has been cast as Supergirlin James Gunn ’s Modern DC Universe , set to precede her own solo movie as Kara Zor - El . It shows just how self-aggrandising of an impact she made in her breakthrough role inHouse of the Dragon , despite appear in only five episodes , but also means possibility and hopes of her return are less likely . While she was already ruled out of time of year 2 , there was still Bob Hope of a regaining in the future .
Milly Alcock ’s Movies & TV establish
deed
function
Year
Wonderland
Teen Girl # 1
2014
B.F. Chefs
Herself
2015 - 16
high-pitched life sentence
Isabella Barrett
2017
Hanging With
Janet King
Cindi Jackson
A lieu to Call Home
Emma Carvolth
2018
Fighting Season
Maya Nordenfelt
Pine Gap
Marissa Campbell
The School
Jien
Les Norton
Sian Galese
2019
Upright
Meg Adams
2019 - 2022
The Gloaming
Jenny McGinty
2020
compute
Sam Serrato
House Of The Dragon
Rhaenyra Targaryen
2022
Supergirl : Woman Of Tomorrow
Kara Zor - El
TBC
BecauseHouse of the Dragon ’s timelinehas jumped in the lead several years on more than one function , there are a lot of interruption in Rhaenyra ’s history that could be shown . plot of Thronesdidn’t use flashbacks often , but there ’s swell potency for them in its prequel . likewise , visions or dreams ( which have been important in the show ) would be as plausible a means of going back to the young Rhaenyra . As the war fail on , she suffers more losses , and grows more remote from the somebody she used to be , then there ’s plenty of scope for such story devices .
However , Alcock will now be focused on make for Supergirl , and while there will sure enough be room for other parts , such a major dealership part is probable to be a demanding one . That ’s genuine not only for leading her own movie , but if she come out elsewhere in the DCU as well , which is presumptively part of the architectural plan for Gunn ’s universe . Further , with Alcock becoming Supergirl , then it ’s potential there could be a nifty disinclination to go back to Rhaenyra , since this allows her to move on and become known for something else .
Why It’s Disappointing That Milly Alcock Will Probably Never Play Rhaenyra Again
Emma D’Arcy is truly unbelievable as Rhaenyra Targaryen , giving one of the good performances in the entire show , and one that equal many of the standouts inGame of Thrones ' castfor that matter . To propose Alcock should return as Rhaenyra is no reflection on them , but rather because of where the story is going and a famous gap that ’s being impart . That is , namely , becauseAlicent and Rhaenyra are endure to be freestanding for perhaps all ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2(unless it changes the book ) , and lots of season 3 as well .
Rhaenyra Targaryen ’s tiddler from her marriages with Leanor and Daemon all play important roles in the Dance of the Dragons and what hail after .
Based onFire & Blood , the pair will take on one another inHouse of the Dragonseason 3 after Rhaenyra takes King ’s landing place , but there ’s very little contact between them and her sovereignty there is short - lived anyway , span only half a year . That means they could be swiftly forced aside again , which is a actual shame because , at last , this istheirstory . Alicent and Rhaenyra ’s friendly relationship - turn - rivalry is the emotional fundamental principle ofHouse of the Dragon , and yet the longer it goes on , the harder it is to keep bringing them together .
With that , thenhaving flashbacks to Rhaenyra and Alicent in happier sentence , or visual sense / dream episode along similar lines , would be very powerfulfor their respective tale . It ’s light there ’s still some lingering fond feelings between them , despite how mistake and bloodlines have force them further apart . This would be a means of persist in to get their relationship without contrive to bring the older version together if the story does not allow for it . It can admit for much more poignancy , and maybe even something close to a genuine closure between them . If not in realness , then in their ambition , memories , and hearts .
It is n’t impossible for the show to bridge over this crack without go bad back to Alcock and Carey , but it would be a lot comfortable . There are opening to occupy , and evendeletedHouse of the Dragonscenes , such as one of Rhaenyra helping Alicent train for her wedding to King Viserys , that could be used . Alcock and Carey both made a monumental impression in time of year 1 that will define their characters throughout the remainder of the show , so it would also be fitting to have even one last chance to see them for that legacy .
There’s One Thing That Could Make Milly Alcock Returning As Rhaenyra Targaryen Possible
One likely upside to Alcock being Supergirl , in term of a Rhaenyra return , is the involvement of Warner Bros. Discovery . That ’s the owner of both DC Films and HBO , andHouse of the Dragonalready cinema at the WB Leavesden Studio in the UK . It ’s not confirmed whereSupergirl : Woman of Tomorrowmovie will shoot since it ’s still a long elbow room off , butSuperman : Legacy(which could potentially require Alcock ) will also shoot there , so it is very plausible the same will be lawful of Alcock ’s movie .
It would require a lot of things draw up , and flop now there ’s no notification how it might work in terms of programming and when the Supergirl movie orHouse of the Dragonseason 3 will go into product , except both are presumably over a twelvemonth away at the absolute minimum . But if things did adjust , then that might be the good hope of Alcock making a return as Rhaenyra , and being able to have a on-key leave-taking in theGame of Thronesprequel .
