‘House of the Dragon’ Actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth on ‘Absurdity’ of Assassination Attempt, Daeron’s Growing Power and if Ormund Is Dyeing the Kid’s Hair

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth discusses Daeron Targaryen's development in House of the Dragon Season 3 on HBO Max. The actor addresses the absurdity of an assassination attempt and Daeron's increasing power. He describes the twisted relationship between Daeron and Ormund Hightower as a boiling kettle, noting clashing power dynamics where Daeron is styled as king while still wearing squire garments. As the season hits its home stretch, the pieces fall into place for Ormund while Daeron watches.