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Matt Smith says filming House of the Dragon isn’t easy because of the scale of the show

House of the Dragon impressed fans and Matt Smith with its grand budget

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Matt Smith, the versatile and talented actor, keeps captivating audiences with his compelling performances. Currently, he shines as Prince Daemon Targaryen in HBO’s hit series House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones. However, despite his immense experience, he admits House of the Dragon is bigger in scale that he had initially anticipated.

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  1. Matt Smith stars as Prince Daemon Targaryen in HBO’s House of the Dragon, a challenging and ambitious project.
  2. The show’s scale, including numerous dragons, made production complex and costly.
  3. Smith values art that provokes, criticizing oversimplified stories and trigger warnings.

Filming House of the Dragon wasn’t easy

House of the Dragon is one of HBO’s most ambitious projects. The entire scale is much larger when compared to similar fantasy shows. The large number of dragons itself warrants a huge cost, and Matt Smith was bewildered by this. In an interview with the Gentleman’s Journal, Smith said,

“The scale of the show is really big and ambitious. It takes a lot of time to realise all of the elements. So it’s not easy, but it’s a good challenge, and it’s nice to be working at home; at least I’m not away from everyone for a big chunk of time”.

Daemon making his way in a council

Credits: Ollie Upton/HBO

Matt Smith on “policing” of stories

Matt Smith has established himself across a wide range of genres. In the context of horror, he noted in an earlier interview that oversimplifying storylines for audiences diminishes their intrigue:

“Too much policing of stories and being afraid to bring them out because a climate is a certain way is a shame. I’m not sure I’m on board with trigger warnings. It’s OK to feel uncomfortable or provoked while looking at a painting or watching a play, but I worry everything’s being dialed and dumbed down. We’re telling audiences they’re going to be scared before they’ve watched something.”

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Shreya Choudhary is a creative and curious college student, currently immersed in the world of languages and literature as a French major. With a passion for written work and enchanted by the magic of storytelling, she finds inspiration in the epic fantasies of George R.R. Martin, particularly the intricate world-building and complex characters that bring Westeros to life. As a writer, she aspires to craft stories that similarly transport readers to new and unforgettable realms, exploring themes of identity, power, and the human condition. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for language, she is excited to share their own unique voice and perspective with the world, one word at a time

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