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Where is Otto Hightower in House of the Dragon Season 2 finale? Rhys Ifans comments on Otto Hightower’s fate

Where in the world is Otto Hightower and why was he locked in a cell? Does Rhys Ifans know?

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2 months ago

October 27, 2024

Sayantan Choudhary

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The second season of House of the Dragon concluded earlier this year. While fans eagerly anticipate the next installment of the Targaryen story, HBO is gearing up for additional Game of Thrones spinoffs. The season finale generated significant excitement for the upcoming battles, though there is a wait ahead before they unfold. One of the suspenseful moments involved the uncertainty of Otto Hightower’s location in the Season 2 finale.

Rhys Ifans opens up on Otto Hightower’s season 2 cliffhanger scene

Ever since the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale aired, fans have been scrambling for clues as it ended with several cliffhangers. One of them was Otto Hightower, who was locked in an unknown location. In an interview with Inverse, Rhys Ifans said,

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“I’m an actor, so we’ll be the last people to know what’s going on in our characters. I haven’t been told by anyone with any kind of conviction or authority where exactly he is at that point. All we know is that he’s still alive somewhere in that world, and that’s as much as I know too. I know as much as the fans.”

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Where is Otto Hightower right now?

It seems like, just like Matt Smith and the rest of the cast, Rhys Ifans has yet to receive the script. The unexpected scene at the end of House of the Dragon Season 2 depicts Otto Hightower in a cage, following his departure from the palace after being replaced by Criston Cole as the Hand. This detail is not found in the books, which has left fans perplexed. This twist might shed light on why Otto has not been replying to Aemond’s messages. It’s possible that he was captured by the Blacks, or perhaps he was imprisoned by the citizens of Oldtown, including his brother Ormund Hightower, for reasons yet to be revealed.

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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.