Meet Ewan Mitchell, who plays Prince Aemond Targaryen in HBO Max’s House of the Dragon
Before finding himself at the centre of the Game of Thrones prequel’s shocking kiss, the actor was in Saltburn with Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan
Ewan Mitchell, who plays Aemond, told Entertainment Weekly that while fans were totally shocked by the kiss, he “kind of saw it coming”. “It’s like, ‘I’m the daddy now,’” said the actor. “He is the new leader. I think it leaves the question, ‘What is the relationship gonna be with Alicent going forward?’”
But how exactly did Mitchell become part of the iconic fantasy universe, and did you know he never watched the original show before stepping into his role as Aemond Targaryen?
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But Mitchell’s portrayal of Aemond Targaryen in House of the Dragon became the breakthrough role that changed everything for him. “Since landing him, I feel like I’m able to now steer the course of my career,” he told The New York Times. He booked the role after an audition with the showrunner, Ryan Condal, who was instantly impressed by Mitchell’s performance and unsettling presence – exactly what his character Aemond is all about.
In an interview with CBR, the actor revealed that he did not watch Game of Thrones to prepare for the role – or ever, actually. “I didn’t want it to inform my decisions in any way, shape or form, whether it be consciously or subconsciously. I wanted to bring something fresh,” he explained.
He’s quietly becoming a style icon
His stylist, Davey Sutton – who has also worked with celebrities like Ross Lynch and Louis Partridge – prefers to style Mitchell in a way that reflects his individuality, he told GQ while preparing the actor for his GQ Man of the Year 2024 nomination. “This outfit embodies classic and timeless elegance, yet carries a distinctive edge,” the stylist said of Mitchell’s Dior look, which they chose together.
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