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Premiering on 21st August,House of the Dragonhas started strong with compelling characters and build-up to a violent civil war. While it’s already cast big-name actors like Matt Smith, the show seems to be expanding its roster with the rumored inclusion of Henry Cavill and Elizabeth Olsen.
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The show is a spin-off toGame of Thrones, which received extremely negative reviews from its fans by the end of its run for bad writing and ruining many beloved characters. Many fans believe the studio has redeemed itself with this spin-off.
Superman and Scarlet Witch join House of the Dragon?
Henry Cavillhas been rumored to play a character in every franchise at this point, including the MCU as Hyperion or Reed Richards, James Bond, and to return as Superman, and nowHouse of the Dragon.
Elizabeth Olsenhas also joined the cast of House of Dragon according to rumors for season 2. Despite her fame as Scarlet Witch in the MCU, the actor has established herself as a versatile performer, starring inMartha Marcy May MarleneandSorry for Your Loss.
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Henry Cavill already has a good resume when it comes to magic, as he plays Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’sThe Witcherwho was born to the sorceress Visenna. He also has white hair inThe Witcher,making it easy for fans to visualize how he would look as a Targaryen.
Fans say no to the A-listers
Despite bringing in great acting talent and possibly enabling the show to reach a bigger audience, fans are not happy with the inclusion of Henry Cavill and Elizabeth Olsen in the cast for season 2 ofHouse of the Dragon.
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Many believe the show might become too big, too soon, leading to it falling on its weight. While others have suggested the actors might not have the range to portray the characters coming in season 2.
A few have also suggested that the actors have too big of a screen presence to be joining an ensemble cast. On the other hand, the ones who are excited by the casting are theorizing that Henry Cavill might portray Aegon the Conquerorin the show.
House of the Dragonis now streaming on HBO Max.
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Nikhil Makwana
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Nikhil Makwana is a writer for FandomWire, with interests in DC comics, anime, indie films, independent films, and Nicolas Cage. He’s pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in BBA,LLB from IFIM Law School. When he’s not writing, he reads books such as the classic Dune series and existential essays from Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre.
