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Tom Glynn-Carney “didn’t want” fans to compare Aegon II with Joffrey Baratheon

Even Aegon II is anti-Joffrey?

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7 months ago

June 16, 2024

Sayantan Choudhary

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In Game of Thrones, there were a number of noteworthy antagonists. Whether it was the ruthless Night King, the savage Ramsey Bolton, or the pure evil Cersei Lannister, we could not help but detest them all. But one character in particular made us genuinely hate him. Jack Gleeson played Joffrey Baratheon, one of the most notorious characters on the show. Even Tom Glynn-Carney hates Aegon II’s comparisons with him.

Tom Glynn-Carney didn’t want comparisons with Joffrey

As of now, Tom Glynn-Carney’s Aegon II is perhaps one of the most despicable characters in House of the Dragon. In a recent interview with Vulture, he admitted he wanted to portray Aegon in a different light than Joffrey. He said:

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“I didn’t want that. My aim this time was to try and make someone so unrelatable relatable. When you look at him and go, ‘He’s just a lunatic and he’s unhinged and he’s dangerous and he’s toxic,’ you fall into a trap where you’re playing that and using it as a sort of template. I think he’s way more layered.”

Joffrey Baratheon was once voted the most hated character in TV history

A well-known entertainment website recently conducted a survey to find out which TV character viewers believed was the worst. Surprisingly, Joffrey Baratheon from Game of Thrones topped the list despite having just four seasons. His nasty, vicious, and conceited demeanor garnered over 6500 votes. In the Game of Thrones fanbase, his passing in Season 4 Episode 2 was arguably one of the most widely celebrated deaths.

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Sayantan Choudhary

Sayantan is a keen follower of everything pop culture; from films, shows, anime to video games and latest memes. He started writing professionally for Wiki of Thrones during the 2021 lockdown, and has been developing his writing and editing skills ever since. Sayantan has since worked for several reputed firms, such as Collider and FandomWire, gathering experience and nods from some of the best in the industry. With a growing repertoire amassing renowned websites, Sayantan is your go to guy for all things Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. When he is not hunting for headlines and theories, you can find him engrossed in fantasy shows, conspiracy theories and video games.