As a long-time fan of George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series, I have spent countless hours imagining the characters’ appearances based on their descriptions in the books. So, when I came across the YouTube video by Surak Kukkipady that showcases how some of the major players in HBO’s “House of the Dragon” appear in the source material, my curiosity was piqued.
“The ‘House of the Dragon’ is a fantasy TV show derived from George R. R. Martin’s book ‘Fire and Blood.’ In keeping with most film adaptations, the series makes certain adjustments to how the characters are portrayed visually. However, YouTube user Surak Kukkipady has produced a video using AI technology to demonstrate how some of the show’s main figures look in their original form according to the source material.”
The portrayals of Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Eve Best as Rhaenys Targaryen, John MacMillan as Ser Laenor Velaryon, and Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria in the show are quite similar to their characters in the books. However, there are some differences. For instance, Rhaenyra’s AI version has wider features, while Rhaenys sports a complex blonde hairstyle with purple eyes and short dark hair. Similarly, Laenor and Mysaria from the book have pale complexions, light hair, and different-colored eyes – Laenor’s being purple, and Mysaria’s blue.
Paddy Considine’s portrayal of Viserys Targaryen in the live-action series contrasts significantly from his character’s description in the AI-generated books. In the show, Viserys has brown eyes, a scruffy beard, a perpetual worried look on his face, and the typical long blond ponytail of the Targaryen men. However, the AI version of Viserys is depicted as a blonde man with a full face, a playful expression, short hair, and an unsettling mustache.
House of the Dragon isn’t the only George R.R. Martin show where characters look different
George R.R. Martin is a renowned fantasy writer whose characters often have extraordinary appearances. However, some of these descriptions in his books may be challenging to bring to life on screen. For instance, several members of the “Game of Thrones” cast should appear differently based on the book descriptions. While alterations mostly involve hairstyles and eye color, there are instances where characters’ overall appearance significantly varies. For example, the upcoming “House of the Dragon” series will showcase these changes.
In simpler terms, the actors portraying Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth and Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont are more alluring in the TV show compared to their descriptions in the books. The on-screen Daario Naharis, played by Ed Skrein and Michiel Huisman, has a unique blue hair and beard style with a gold mustache that is quite different from the novels’ description. In contrast, Pilou Asbæk’s Euron Greyjoy does not wear an eyepatch or have dark hair as described in the books. The facial injuries of Tyrion Lannager (Peter Dinklage) and the Hound (Rory McCann) are less severe on the show than in the novels. The Mountain, portrayed by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, is smaller than the imposing figure described in the books. The video created by Surak Kukkipady’s AI highlights that the character design changes in “House of the Dragon” are generally less dramatic compared to the original series.
To learn further insights about Martin’s “Fire and Blood” and HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” including the causes of Valyria’s downfall and the death of the mighty dragon Vhagar, explore Looper’s articles on these intriguing topics.
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2024-07-19 19:59