House of the Dragon actor Jefferson Hall discusses how his Lannister twin characters reflect their Game of Thrones descendants.
Taking place almost 200 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen, House of the Dragon chronicles the events of the Targaryen civil war and introduces a host of new characters for audiences to become invested in. The show comes several years after the finale of Game of Thrones divided viewers, with many fans feeling let down by what is widely seen as a lackluster ending.
The third episode of House of the Dragon, titled “Second of His Name,” has been the most acclaimed episode of the show so far, with internal conflict continuing to brew within house Targaryen.
While Matt Smith’s Daemon steals the show for many, almost single-handedly defeating the Crabfeeder (Daniel Scott-Smith) in a bloody beach assault, the episode also continues to explore the struggles that come with Rhaenyra’s (Milly Alcock) being named heir to the Iron Throne.
With Viserys (Paddy Considine) pressuring Rhaenyra to get married to further various political alliances, the latest episode of House of the Dragon introduces two potential suitors in the form of Jason and Tyland Lannister (Hall), ancestors of Cersei (Lena Headey), Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), and Tyrion (Peter Dinklage).
In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Hall discusses how his new Lannister twins reflect characters like Cersei and Tyrion. The actor explains that, while his twins are ultimately their own characters far removed from the Lannisters in Game of Thrones, he does say that he incorporated “tiny drops” of these familiar characters into his performance as a “teaser” of what’s to come. Check out Hall’s full comment below:
“I’ve heard Miguel [Sapochnik] talk about the show and what the fans want and giving the fans what they want, but also giving them something new and the dichotomy of doing that. [There are] tiny little drops of Tyrion or tiny little drops of Cersei [in my characters]. I put it in there as a sort of teaser. But fundamentally, realistically, they’re so far removed. And this is really about the genesis of this house, before it came to the power they were in on Game of Thrones.”
As Game of Thrones audiences will be familiar with, the Lannisters play a crucial role in the events of the show. Cersei, in particular, is widely considered to be one of Game of Thrones’ most formidable villain characters, demonstrating her cunning and ruthlessness on many occasions, while Tyrion is cunning in his own, much more benevolent way.
While audiences have not yet seen very much of Jason and Tyland, Hall’s comment suggests that the two characters will demonstrate small flourishes of Lannisters past as the show goes on.
One of the subplots of episode 3 of House of the Dragon is Jason’s attempts to court Rhaenyra for marriage. The character is entitled and arrogant, already making him not dissimilar to the version of Jaime Lannister introduced at the beginning of Game of Thrones.
While House of the Dragon is very much a show focused on the Targaryens and their internal struggles, the series also seems interested in honoring elements from Game of Thrones, including its many memorable characters.
2023 has kicked off with a couple of big cancelations, which signals a potentially rough year coming up, which many other players throughout Hollywood will share. Here’s a look at the 2023 cancelations!
1899
The big-budget series from the creators of DARK had big expectations and big shoes to fill.
The mystery sci-fi show was one of Netflix’s most ambitious shows in years, using state-of-the-art technology and featuring an impressive ensemble cast.
Why was 1899 canceled?
Data provided to What’s on Netflix from European SVOD analytics company Digital i suggests that the completion rate was ultimately too low and likely wasn’t growing substantially. Their data suggests only around a third of people who started the show went onto finish the title.
Inside Job
The animated series Inside Job had been initially given a season 2 renewal order back in June 2022. Still, in January 2023, the creator confirmed rumors that Netflix had reversed the decision to renew.
In a statement on Twitter, the show’s creator Shion Takeuchi said:
I’m heartbroken to confirm that Netflix has decided to cancel season 2 of Inside Job. Over the years, these characters have become real people to me, and I am devastated not to be able to watch them grow up. Reagan and Brett deserved to get their ending and finally find happiness. And I would have loved to been able to share what was in store with you all.
He added, “To everyone who watched, thank you for coming along on the ride. Even though I’m sad, it helps to know that there’s people out there who cared just as much about these characters as me.”
This weekend is going to be quite the eventful one for Netflix subscribers! Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Tudum officially returns this Saturday with a day that promises to bring with it a lot of exciting new reveals about Netflix’s biggest shows and movies!
The 24-hour event will bring fans the scoop on over 120 fan-favorite shows and movies including Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, Shadow and Bone, Wednesday, Manifest, You, Outer Banks, The Witcher, Heartstopper and more!
From first looks at upcoming titles, casting news, renewals and release date confirmations, there’s no telling what could be coming our way this weekend. The only thing that is certain? Fans won’t want to miss the event, but how exactly can you follow along from home?
Where to watch Tudum 2022
If you’re hoping to be able to watch this year’s Tudum event online, you’re in luck! While some events such as San Diego Comic-Con and D23 take place in-person with only select presentations from the event available to stream online, Tudum takes place exclusively online as a virtual event.
This Saturday, fans across the globe will be able to head to Netflix’s official YouTube account to watch the event online with the event set to be made available in 29 languages worldwide!
Do you have to pay for Tudum?
If you’re hoping to watch Tudum this weekend, don’t worry about having to break out your wallet or credit cards to pay for the event. The virtual event is free to Netflix fans worldwide as there is no cost to stream the event which can be viewed free of cost on the Netflix YouTube channel!
Allison Janney and Jurnee Smollett are the main attraction of the Netflix movie Lou as the two leading ladies. Janney plays a John Wick-esque character (complete with a beloved dog, but don’t worry, Jax makes it out alive!) while Smollett plays her neighbor, Hannah.
Lou is a hardened recluse living on the fringes of their secluded island, while Hannah is a single mother struggling to make ends meet to take care of her daughter, Vee.
A horrible storm hits the island, and someone kidnaps Hannah’s daughter in the midst of it, forcing her to turn to Lou for help. While searching for Vee, the two women are forced to confront some of the dark secrets from their past.
Even though Smollett and Janney are the stars, Lou has a great cast of actors that also includes Logan Marshall-Green and Greyston Holt (remember him as one of the hot werewolves from Bitten?).
Netflix movie Lou cast list
For those unfamiliar with Allison Janney, the powerhouse actress is a Hollywood staple. Throughout her many decades in the business, Janney has won countless accolades, including seven Primetime Emmy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. She has also secured two Tony nominations.
Janney first rose to prominence playing C.J. Cregg on The West Wing. More recently, she starred as Bonnie Plunkett for nine seasons in the CBS sitcom Mom. Janney won her Oscar for I, Tonya, and has also appeared in projects like Masters of Sex, The Help, Juno, and many others. Next, she’ll star in the comedy miniseries Mrs. American Pie, the comedy film The People We Hate at the Wedding, and the sci-fi drama True Love.
Jurnee Smollett has been acting since she was a kid, with recurring roles in shows like Full House and On Our Own. But most people probably know her as Jess Merriweather in Friday Night Lights. The last few years have really helped cement Smollet’s status as a superstar. She played Dinah Lance/Black Canary in Birds of Prey and is reportedly going to reprise her role in a spinoff standalone movie at HBO Max.
Smollett also delivered an incredible performance in the short-lived but acclaimed HBO series Lovecraft Country and she recently starred opposite Miles Teller and Chris Hemsworth in the Netflix thriller Spiderhead. Next, she’ll star in the courtroom drama film The Burial with Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones.
Completing the cast trifecta is Logan Marshall-Green, who plays the film’s primary antagonist, Philip. You might recall Marshall-Green playing Trey Atwood in The O.C. He also recently completed a stint on the ABC series Big Sky.
Here’s the complete cast list for the Netflix movie:
Allison Janney as Lou
Jurnee Smollett as Hannah
Logan Marshall-Green as Philip
Ridley Asha Bateman as Vee
Matt Craven as Sheriff Rankin
Greyston Holt as Chris
Daniel Bernhardt as Tony
RJ Fetherstonhaugh as Gerry
Andres Collantes as Deputy Torres
Marci T. House as Agent Lee
Toby Levins as Agent Hampton
Netflix movie Lou starts streaming on Friday, September 23.