‘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

In a new Variety interview, House of the Dragon actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth discusses his character Daeron Targaryen's evolution this season. On this week's episode, Daeron survives an assassination attempt that Ainsworth calls absurd, while the character is also accumulating power and influence in the story. The conversation also touches on some production details about Daeron's appearance.

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