House of the Dragon sets up season three with stunning opener

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• Speaking to The Telegraph , the actor, 65, explained that doctors found a blockage in his gut, which made him “very ill”, and he was sent to the ICU while they carried out medical checks. “Actually, I rather liked being in intensive care,” he said.

  according to The Independent

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• After some trial and error, however, three “Dragonseeds” emerged, men who had Targaryen blood but weren’t officially part of the noble house: Hugh Hammer (Kieran Bew), Ulf White (Tom Bennett), and Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty).

  according to Gizmodo

• While George R.R. Martin fans who’ve read Fire Blood , the source material for House of the Dragon , have an idea of what lies ahead for Hugh, Ulf, and Addam, people who are just enjoying the story on screen are still getting to know the trio.

  according to Gizmodo

• Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) is finding it harder to manipulate Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), who has laid claim to the Iron Throne with his brother Aegon ill and in exile.

  according to BreakingNews.ie

• James Norton also makes his debut as Lord Ormund Hightower, who will be on the side of Aemond's claim to the Iron Throne.

  according to BreakingNews.ie

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