House of the Dragon's Matt Smith has opened up about what convinced him to take a role in the Game of Thrones spin-off series. In the new fantasy show, which premiered on Sunday, August 21 in the US, he plays Daemon Targaryen - the heir presumptive to the Iron Throne. You can find out everything you need to know about the new show here.
Following the series' debut, Matt has been universally praised for his role in the show. The 39-year-old actor is no stranger to big franchises as between 2010-2013, he played the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who.
Despite this, he has said that he was initially hesitant to accept a role in House of the Dragon. But what made him change his mind? Read on to find out.
