“I just find it a bit mind numbing”: Tom Glynn-Carney addresses mixed reactions to House of the Dragon season 2 finale

In anticipation of House of the Dragon Season 3, Tom Glynn-Carney opens up about his experience working on the prequel series, which is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood. The show is set in a pivotal moment in Westeros history, 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, and explores the intricate dynamics of House Targaryen leading up to the infamous Dance of the Dragons.

Finale reactions of fans from Tom Glynn Carney’s perspective

According to a recent interview, Tom Glynn-Carney mentioned that he really hasn’t engaged with fans after the finale. Tom Glynn-Carney admits to not being active on social media and trying to avoid fan reactions. He said in an interview with Hey U Guys,

“Honestly, I’m not great at engaging with social media. I’m terrible at responding to texts and find it all a bit mind-numbing. So, I don’t really know what people are saying about the show. Initially, during press interviews, we had a lot of positive feedback, and I hope that continues. However, regarding the finale, I’ve deliberately avoided engaging with fan reactions.”

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How did Tom Glynn Carney prepare for his character?

Tom Glynn-Carney shares his thoughts on playing Aegon II in House of the Dragon, a character known for his unpredictable nature. Tom initially felt nervous and excited about joining the show, aware of the intense fandom and pressure to deliver. However, he saw an opportunity to bring creative freedom to the role and make it his own. Glynn-Carney believes Aegon’s complexity and multiple layers make him more than just a villain, and he aimed to bring authenticity to the role.

“He’s a danger to himself and others. And without really wanting or intending to be, he’s one of those people that if you are going for that pints with your mates, and one of your mates said, “I was going to come tonight,” and you would think, “Oh fuck, this could go anywhere.”

And for me, this was exciting to step into a skin like that, to kind of work out what he’s about. I think that was my challenge to uncover that why, and also the necessary spoon-feed it to an audience, and just make sense of it for myself, so that his choices felt and felt sort of validated and understood on a level for me as an actor. So yeah, to bring some level of authenticity.”

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