What the 'House of the Dragon' cast looks like in real life without wigs, costumes, or makeup

Ayomikun Adekaiyero,Kim RenfroAug 21, 2022, 18:46 IST

The main cast and showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik (on the sides) pose for a picture together.Matt Winkelmeyer / GA / The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Image

"House of the Dragon" premieres Sunday on HBO.
The "Game of Thrones" prequel series focuses on the noble houses of Westeros during a civil war.

Prince Daemon Targaryen is played by Matt Smith, who wears a variety of blonde wigs throughout "House of the Dragon."

Prince Daemon is the brother of King Viserys.Ollie Upton / HBO

Under the blonde wig and sturdy armor, Matt Smith actually has short, dark brown hair.

Matt Smith looking cool with a pair of shades on the black carpet for "House of the Dragon."Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / Getty Images

Princess Rhaenyra is the most similar-looking to Daenerys Targaryen in "Game of Thrones," with signature long blonde hair often worn in braids.

Princess Rhaenyra is the daughter of King Viserys.Ollie Upton / HBO

In real life, Milly Alcock, who plays young Rhaenyra, is a brunette, but she has recently added blonde highlights to her hair.

Milly Alcock attends the "House Of The Dragon" Sky Group Premiere in Leicester Square on August 15, 2022 in London, England.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Over the course of season one, we'll see Rhaenyra grow up from a 14-year-old girl to a woman in her 20s.

The older Princess Rhaenyra as played by Emma D'Arcy.HBO

Emma D'Arcy, who portrays older Rhaenyra, also wears a wig for their character. In real life, they have shorter, buzzed hair and often wear modern suits for the red carpet.

D'Arcy wore an all black outfit and an oversized jacket to the LA premiere for "House of the Dragon."Matt Winkelmeyer / GA / The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Image

Emma D'Arcy, who portrays older Rhaenyra, also wears a wig for their character. In real life, they have shorter, buzzed hair and often wear modern suits for the red carpet.

King Viserys Targaryen has silvery-blonde hair that matches his family.

King Viserys in "House of the Dragon."Ollie Upton / HBO

Paddy Considine has short, dark, salt-and-pepper hair, but he rocks the same facial hair as his character.

Paddy Considine opted for a casual leather jacket look for the LA red carpet for "House of the Dragon."Matt Winkelmeyer / GA / The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Image

Young Alicent Hightower is a highborn lady with long, reddish-brown hair.

Alicent and Rhaenyra are close friends in "House of the Dragon."Ollie Upton / HBO

Emily Carey, who plays the younger version of the character, naturally has hair that is a slightly darker brown than Alicent's.

British actress Emily Carey poses on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the HBO original drama series "House of the Dragon" premiere at Leicester Square Gardens, in London, on August 15, 2022.Hollie Adams/AFP via Getty Images

The older Alicent we'll see in "House of the Dragon" wears her hair in even more elaborate designs.

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower in "House of the Dragon."Ollie Upton/HBO

In real life, Olivia Cooke, who plays older Alicent, also has hair that's a darker shade of brown than her character and rocks bangs.

Olivia Cooke attends the "House Of The Dragon" Sky Group Premiere in Leicester Square on August 15, 2022 in London, England.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Otto Hightower, Alicent's father, is a practical-looking man with close cropped hair and a beard.

Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower in "House of the Dragon."Ollie Upton/HBO

In real life, Rhys Ifans has a less thick beard and lighter hair color. His hair is also not combed over like in the show.

Rhys Ifans attends the "House Of The Dragon" Sky Group Premiere in Leicester Square on August 15, 2022 in London, England.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Princess Rhaenys is the cousin of King Viserys, and wears her hair in a tall, braided style.

Princess Rhaenys in "House of the Dragon."Ollie Upton / HBO

Eve Best does have blond hair in real life, but it is shorter than her character's style and less silver-colored.

Eve Best attends the House of Dragon premiere at Leicester Square Gardens in London. Picture date: Monday August 15, 2022.Ian West/PA via Getty Images

Lord Corlys is a serious leader with white locs and a salt-and-pepper beard.

Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon in "House of the Dragon."Ollie Upton/HBO

Steve Toussaint also wears a wig for the show since he is bald in real life, and usually he has way less facial hair.

Steve Toussaint puts on his best smile and blue suit for the LA red carpet for "House of the Dragon."Matt Winkelmeyer / GA / The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Image

Criston Cole is young and solemn knight with curly brown locks and light facial hair.

Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole.HBO

Of all the cast members, Fabien Frankel looks the closest to his character in the show in real life.

Fabien Frankel recognizes someone in the crowd at the LA premiere for "House of the Dragon."Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic for HBO

Mysaria has long dark hair that is often cloaked when she's in public.

Mysaria is a confidant of Prince Daemon.Ollie Upton / HBO

Sonoya Mizuno also looks very similar to her character in real life but has recently dyed her hair a reddish shade.

Sonoya Mizuno attends the Sky Group Premiere of "House Of The Dragon" in Leicester Square on August 15, 2022 in London, England.David M. Benett/WireImage via Getty Images

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What the 'House of the Dragon' cast looks like in real life without wigs, costumes, or makeup

Prince Daemon Targaryen is played by Matt Smith, who wears a variety of blonde wigs throughout "House of the Dragon."

Under the blonde wig and sturdy armor, Matt Smith actually has short, dark brown hair.

Princess Rhaenyra is the most similar-looking to Daenerys Targaryen in "Game of Thrones," with signature long blonde hair often worn in braids.

In real life, Milly Alcock, who plays young Rhaenyra, is a brunette, but she has recently added blonde highlights to her hair.

Over the course of season one, we'll see Rhaenyra grow up from a 14-year-old girl to a woman in her 20s.

Emma D'Arcy, who portrays older Rhaenyra, also wears a wig for their character. In real life, they have shorter, buzzed hair and often wear modern suits for the red carpet.

King Viserys Targaryen has silvery-blonde hair that matches his family.

Paddy Considine has short, dark, salt-and-pepper hair, but he rocks the same facial hair as his character.

Young Alicent Hightower is a highborn lady with long, reddish-brown hair.

Emily Carey, who plays the younger version of the character, naturally has hair that is a slightly darker brown than Alicent's.

The older Alicent we'll see in "House of the Dragon" wears her hair in even more elaborate designs.

In real life, Olivia Cooke, who plays older Alicent, also has hair that's a darker shade of brown than her character and rocks bangs.

Otto Hightower, Alicent's father, is a practical-looking man with close cropped hair and a beard.

In real life, Rhys Ifans has a less thick beard and lighter hair color. His hair is also not combed over like in the show.

Princess Rhaenys is the cousin of King Viserys, and wears her hair in a tall, braided style.

Eve Best does have blond hair in real life, but it is shorter than her character's style and less silver-colored.

Lord Corlys is a serious leader with white locs and a salt-and-pepper beard.

Steve Toussaint also wears a wig for the show since he is bald in real life, and usually he has way less facial hair.

Criston Cole is young and solemn knight with curly brown locks and light facial hair.

Of all the cast members, Fabien Frankel looks the closest to his character in the show in real life.

Mysaria has long dark hair that is often cloaked when she's in public.

Sonoya Mizuno also looks very similar to her character in real life but has recently dyed her hair a reddish shade.