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House of the Dragon season 3 star reveals big hint about Daeron’s future
Could he escape Ormund's clutches?
HBO
- Louise Griffin
Published: Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 12:08 pm
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House of the Dragon season 3 star Benjamin Evan Ainsworth has offered up an intriguing hint about where Prince Daeron Targaryen's story is going.
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Since his introduction into the story, Daeron has been closely watched and guided (or controlled) by Ormund Hightower (James Norton). But that could all be about to change.
Speaking exclusively to Radio Times, Ainsworth revealed that he's excited to see where Daeron goes in the future - including whether he's set to live up to his title of 'Daeron the Daring'.
"I think the pressures of Ormund and these other things that are happening in Tumbleton... are kind of making him question [his title]," he said.
"It's like imposter syndrome, a little bit. There are hints of that. But I also think when he is freed of a domineering presence over him, what does that look like for him? How does he grow? How does he flourish?
"That's where, I think, the character could become the storied, daring character he is. But I'm just really excited as an audience to see how that could grow and and develop next season as well."
James Norton as Ormund Hightower and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Daeron Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 3. HBO
So, could Daeron be about to escape Ormund's clutches?
Speaking more about the complex relationship between Daeron and Ormund, Ainsworth went on to explain: "I think their relationship is clearly very twisted, manipulative, and there's lots that Daeron is aware of, but almost can't help himself, but take part in.
"As much as he's wise beyond his years - in some ways he has to be calculated out of survival - he also is a 17-year-old boy who's not seen his mother for years, and and so there's this kind of longing for affection or love.
"It's a shame that Ormond is the figure who is the one giving him that because he he clearly knows how to kind of take advantage of that."
House of the Dragon season 3 airs on HBO Max, NOW, and Sky Atlantic in the UK. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on HBO Max, Sky and NOW – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV.
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Louise GriffinSci-Fi and Fantasy Editor
Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.
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