‘House of The Dragon’ Cast Names Co-Star Who Breaks Character The Most

Despite the intense nature of ‘House of the Dragon’, the cast enjoys lighter moments off-camera, with Rhys Ifans, who plays Otto Hightower, proving to be the biggest joker on set. 

During a panel, stars Matt Smith, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Fabien Frankel revealed that Ifans often breaks character, causing others to burst into laughter. 

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Frankel shared that while Ifans is fully aware of his role, he often jokingly says, “No idea what’s going on, no idea what’s going on today.” Smith added, calling him “the funniest man on the planet ever.”

Frankel also mentioned how working with Ifans can be challenging due to the constant laughter. He quipped that it felt like a “daily uphill struggle” to stay professional, adding that behind the scenes, the production team often had a hard time keeping things on track.

As for Otto Hightower’s character, showrunner Ryan Condal teased that Ifans’ role is far from over. In an interview, Condal shared that Otto will continue to play a significant part in the show’s future, hinting at more twists in store for fans.

The fanbase has been eagerly discussing the show online, decoding scenes and theories after each episode. Season two was well-received, further cementing the series’ popularity. Alongside Ifans, the cast of ‘House of the Dragon’ includes Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Ewan Mitchell, and more, contributing to the show’s massive success.

-Sushmita Sarkar