‘House of the Dragon’ Actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth on ‘Absurdity’ of Assassination Attempt, Daeron’s Growing Power and if Ormund Is Dyeing the Kid’s Hair
‘Bold’ Jon Roxton there has very much been a man who’s followed Ormund’s orders, and it’s the first time I’m trying to stop him, and Ormund’s ordering him...
Key points
- ‘Bold’ Jon Roxton there has very much been a man who’s followed Ormund’s orders, and it’s the first time I’m trying to stop him, and Ormund’s ordering him to do something.
- So there’s something about that which is stepping up this dynamic within this group amidst the chaos of everything.” Daeron holds back Ser Jon Roxton (Joplin Sibtain) when he attempts to dive into the situation and stop Gwayne, before Ormund realizes Gwayne has sussed out the assassination plan before it’s begun.
- And that little bit of leadership from Daeron, combined with his disgust with Ormund’s handling of the situation, could fuel how Daeron continues to respond to Ormund’s attempts to make him the new king.
- And he knows Ormund and Gwayne are watching him, too.
What happened
‘Bold’ Jon Roxton there has very much been a man who’s followed Ormund’s orders, and it’s the first time I’m trying to stop him, and Ormund’s ordering him to do something. So there’s something about that which is stepping up this dynamic within this group amidst the chaos of everything.” Daeron holds back Ser Jon Roxton (Joplin Sibtain) when he attempts to dive into the situation and stop Gwayne, before Ormund realizes Gwayne has sussed out the assassination plan before it’s begun. And that little bit of leadership from Daeron, combined with his disgust with Ormund’s handling of the situation, could fuel how Daeron continues to respond to Ormund’s attempts to make him the new king. And he knows Ormund and Gwayne are watching him, too. How do you view Daeron’s relationship with his uncle Gwayne in comparison to what we’ve seen between him and Ormund? There’s a safety he feels with Gwayne that just isn’t there because of how dangerous Ormund can be and this kind of twisted feeling of needing Ormund’s affection, as well.
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