Henry Cavill raised the bar very high in the fantasy genre. Whether he’s donning a superhero cape or engaging in fierce battles as a monster hunter, the actor knows how to go far beyond his norm to create a convincing illusion that he is anything but an ordinary human being. Post his departure from The Witcher, fans found themselves speculating about the actor’s upcoming projects on the screen. And the project that became a subject of widespread speculation in connection with Cavill’s future endeavors was the iconic House of the Dragon.

A year ago, Henry Cavill shed light on the rumors about him being a part of the second season of the Game of Thrones prequel.

The truth behind Henry Cavill’s association with House of the Dragon

Henry Cavill appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast last year, where he was hit with his rumored casting in the upcoming season of House of the Dragon. Though Cavill would have loved to be a part of Westeros, he revealed, “I don’t think there’s a place for me in there”. Cavill denied the casting rumors, but he shared how the House of the Dragon characters could have been a great fit for The Witcher because of the similar wigs.

There have been numerous comparisons between Targaryens and Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia as well. Fans still believe that Cavill could be the best actor to play the role of Targaryens in its prequel. The anticipated prequel would be based on Aegon’s conquest. The last episode of the first season of House of the Dragon set the stage for the Targaryen civil war, also known as the Dance of the Dragons, which will be explored in the upcoming season of the fantasy drama series.

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Although Henry Cavill has denied the rumors, here is why he is still a popular choice to play Aegon the Conqueror, the first Targaryen king.

Why is Henry Cavill a perfect choice for Targaryen

Cavill has been a popular choice for fantasy action roles because of his physique and charm befitting a warrior. The Witcher series serves as a perfect showcase for the mentioned qualities of Henry Cavill. As for Aegon, he was a fierce warrior ruling over seven kingdoms. The character of Aegon requires a similar intimidating energy and powerful presence, something that Cavill is popular for.

Fans also chose Henry Cavill for other characters from Game of Thrones. This includes Maegor the Cruel, Hugh Hammer, and Robert Baratheon. Though these fan casts would likely not materialize into reality, many other actors have been rumored to join the upcoming season of the House of the Dragon, which is likely to hit the small screens by the summer of 2024.

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