Behind the Booziest Targaryen: Unraveling Daeron's Turbulent Psyche
As the latest episode of HBO Max's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" drew to a close, fans were left with more questions about one of its most enigmatic characters: Daeron Targaryen. The younger brother of Rhaenyra's son Egg, Daeron is portrayed by Henry Ashton as a perpetually drunk and self-centered individual who hides from his family duties. However, a recent interview with Radio Times reveals the complexity behind this troubled Targaryen.
In his candid discussion, Ashton shared that Daeron's dreams are just as perplexing to him as they are to Dunk, his fellow protagonist. When Daeron had a prophetic dream involving a dead dragon, he made assumptions about its meaning without fully understanding it himself. This lack of clarity mirrors the character's inability to cope with the weight of his own power.
Ashton also opened up about the creative differences between himself and the showrunner Ira Parker over Daeron's characterization. Initially, Parker envisioned the Targaryen as a "good guy who's pretending not to be" or even a "bad guy pretending to be good." However, Ashton ultimately chose to portray Daeron as a flawed individual consumed by his own problems and pain.
In a delightful aside, Ashton shared two amusing anecdotes about the character. Firstly, he discovered that Daeron's original description was inspired by the cult classic film "Withnail and I," highlighting the character's charismatic yet disheveled nature. Secondly, Ashton revealed that he once auditioned for his own role in "Game of Thrones" when he was just a student – an experience that likely informs his understanding of the complexities and nuances required to play such a multifaceted character.
As Daeron Targaryen continues to captivate audiences with his turbulent psyche, one thing is clear: this oddest member of House Targaryen will remain an intriguing enigma throughout the rest of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."
As the latest episode of HBO Max's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" drew to a close, fans were left with more questions about one of its most enigmatic characters: Daeron Targaryen. The younger brother of Rhaenyra's son Egg, Daeron is portrayed by Henry Ashton as a perpetually drunk and self-centered individual who hides from his family duties. However, a recent interview with Radio Times reveals the complexity behind this troubled Targaryen.
In his candid discussion, Ashton shared that Daeron's dreams are just as perplexing to him as they are to Dunk, his fellow protagonist. When Daeron had a prophetic dream involving a dead dragon, he made assumptions about its meaning without fully understanding it himself. This lack of clarity mirrors the character's inability to cope with the weight of his own power.
Ashton also opened up about the creative differences between himself and the showrunner Ira Parker over Daeron's characterization. Initially, Parker envisioned the Targaryen as a "good guy who's pretending not to be" or even a "bad guy pretending to be good." However, Ashton ultimately chose to portray Daeron as a flawed individual consumed by his own problems and pain.
In a delightful aside, Ashton shared two amusing anecdotes about the character. Firstly, he discovered that Daeron's original description was inspired by the cult classic film "Withnail and I," highlighting the character's charismatic yet disheveled nature. Secondly, Ashton revealed that he once auditioned for his own role in "Game of Thrones" when he was just a student – an experience that likely informs his understanding of the complexities and nuances required to play such a multifaceted character.
As Daeron Targaryen continues to captivate audiences with his turbulent psyche, one thing is clear: this oddest member of House Targaryen will remain an intriguing enigma throughout the rest of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."
! I mean, who wouldn't want to play a complex and flawed character like him? The fact that he's got some serious issues with power and can't even understand his own dreams is literally so relatable 
. I also love how the actor brought this inner turmoil to life, making Daeron both hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time 
. Can we talk about how much I want to watch more of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" now? 
I'm totally binge-watching it ASAP! 
, like how many times have you had one of those prophetic dreams that just leaves you all confused? 
and then there's this stat on the show's viewership that says over 70% of fans identify as empathizing with daeron's struggles 
which is kinda wild considering he's a self-centered guy 
and if we look at the engagement metrics, it shows that fans are super active on social media, with an average of 2.5k tweets per hour during peak episodes 
And Ashton's audition story for Game of Thrones as a student? That's just wild! 
anyway i think it's so cool how henry Ashton brought depth to the character, he's not just some one-dimensional drunk guy 
but a complex person with flaws and pain. i love how the creative team had to fight for what they thought was true to daeron's psyche 
and honestly i'm here for more of his story 
. IT'S LIKE HE CAN'T EVEN DEAL WITH HIS OWN POWER, YEAH, THAT'S NOT A FLAWED CHARACTER, THAT'S JUST SAD 
. AND I DON'T GET WHY ASHLEY THINKS DAERON IS LIKE "WITHNAIL AND I" OR SOMETHING... IT JUST FEELS LIKE HE'S TRYING TO BE COOL AGAINST THE GOTH TROPE 
. ANYWAY, I HOPE THEY KEEP GOING WITH HIS STORY LINE, BECAUSE IT'S ACTUALLY KIND OF INTERESTING 
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I guess it makes sense though, since he's playing this complex character... or maybe that's just what Daeron would say to get out of doing actual work 
. By the way, has anyone tried that new plant-based milk at Starbucks? I heard it's pretty good 
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the impact on climate change is already being felt and now this? not sure if I'm ready for a world with mutated dragons 
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