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Ever since Henry Cavill debuted as Geralt of Rivia inThe Witcher, the actor’s white-haired look has consumed the dreams of everyGame of Thronesfan. Often referred to as the perfect pick for Aegon Taragaryen, the actor might not be available for the fantasy juggernaut, given that he is currently working hard to get aWarhammer 40,000cinematic universe off the ground.
However, whenever the first Targaryen monarch makes an appearance on any ofGame of Thronesshows, there are a host of options that producers and fans could look to cast Aegon I Targaryen with, and some of them might already have a lot of experience in the genre.
1William Moseley
William Moseley broke onto the film scene withThe Chronicles of Narnia, already proving how suited the actor is to the fantasy setting. A character like Aegon the Conqueror would benefit from a younger actor, one who could pull off the 25-year-old who conquered Westeros with his siblings.
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Moseley would be able to pull off the young look that the character would need. He has already played a regal monarch that an entire country lives up to, and now after a few years of leavingThe Chronicles of Narniabehind, has the right look to play a warrior king, having done so in his younger years with Peter Pevensive.
2Alexander Ludwig
Travis Fimmel would also be a great pick for Aegon I Targaryen, but the actor might be a little too old to play the conqueror. However, his on-screen son,Alexander Ludwig, who essayed the role of Bjorn Ironside, has the right look for the character. Alexander Ludwig has also proved himself to be a great asset for historical and fantasy settings, emulating the inquisitive nature of Ragnar in his character. Given the right costume, Ludwig could make a great Aegon I Targaryen, bringing out the warrior aspect of the warrior king.
3Paul Mescal
Proving his mettle in the historical drama that isGladiator II,Paul Mescalcould also serve as a great Aegon I Targaryen. Given that the character will require a level of ambition and grit that Mescal has already displayed in Gladiator II, the young actor would be a great fit for the world of A Song of Ice and Fire. He also has the right physique to pass for a young conqueror, easily playing the character during his heyday.
4Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinsonshowed the audience how brilliant the looks are in an armout in Netflix’sThe King. The actor has also shown us that he can pull off a committed, aloof genius role in Matt Reeve’sThe Batman.
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Given that Aegon is often described as being aloof and a great warrior, Pattinson will be able to bring his Batman personality and look good in armor while doing it. The actor has also managed to carve out a niche as a dramatic actor, something that is always an asset for an IP likeA Song of Ice and Fire.
5Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Aaron Taylor-Johnsonhas already proven himself as quite the aloof warrior inOutlaw King. Coupled with his experience playing soldiers, Taylor-Johnson would carve the dashing figure that Aegon the Conqueror is meant to be. While he might be a little old for the role, he might be able to make the character his own, while also putting to use his acting chops, which have won him roles in some of the biggest franchises in Hollywood.
Anuraag Chatterjee
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Anuraag Chatterjee, Web Content WriterWith a passion for writing fiction and non fiction content, Anuraag is a Media Science graduate with 2 year’s experience with Marketing and Content, with 3 published poetry anthologies. Anuraag holds a Bacherlor’s degree in Arts with a focus on Communication and Media Studies.
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