Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Glynn-Carney, who plays Aegon in House of the Dragon, explained how his character is different from Joffrey because of his different complexities. Using the time he tried granting people's livestock back as an example, the actor explains how there's multiple layers to his decision-making that aren't necessarily about the power he holds. Check out what Glynn-Carney had to say below:

Whether he was trying to do good things for the sake of doing good things or because he wants to be seen doing good things is rather different. He clearly wants to try to be different. I’d like to think that if he had a different upbringing than Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) had, then he might be different. She was always the one with her school picture in the frame on the fridge. And Aegon and Aemond were still in the drawer. We’re still working him out. I don’t think I’ll ever fully crack him. But I think that’s kind of the point. I don’t think he’s cracked himself, either.

How Aegon Is A Multi-Layered Character In House Of The Dragon

He Is More Emotionally-Driven Than Joffrey

From his introduction in Game of Thrones, Joffrey was always portrayed as a villainous character, whose decisions to hurt others was always seeped in a sociopathic joy. While Aegon often acts careless around other House of the Dragon characters, his drive is often emotional, as he clearly wants to rule in the way he sees fit. This is best illustrated when he almost gives someone back their livestock before Otto Hightower informs him they need it to feed the dragons. He thinks of more than just what will give him pleasure.

Aegon also has a hot-headed sense of justice, as the murder of his son, Jaehaerys, is what drives him to participate directly in the battle at Rook's Rest. This is also what gives Aemond the opportunity to attack him, resulting in the young king falling, sustaining life-threatening wounds in the process. While he's still alive as of writing, House of the Dragon season 2, episode 5's ending shows just how dire his current situation is, and how he'll never be the same again after what transpired.

The fact Aegon's battles aren't just his own, but are also fought for the sake of his family, making him a much more level-headed leader than Joffrey ever was. While this could change as he evolves over the rest of season 2, or even into House of the Dragon season 3, the young ruler doesn't appear to be on the path to a sociopathic turn. Instead, his injuries will likely make him even more determined to battle Rhaenyra and her forces, setting him on a journey toward war that he won't be able to turn away from.

Source: THR

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August 21, 2022

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George R.R. Martin

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Taking place about 172 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon tells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.

Directors

Miguel Sapochnik, Clare Kilner, Alan Taylor, Greg Yaitanes, Geeta Vasant Patel, Andrij Parekh

Writers

George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal

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Game of Thrones

Seasons

4

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