House of the Dragon, HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, stars Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon. Corlys Velaryon, ruler of House Velaryon, was a famous navigator. Toussaint, who plays Velaryon, is a famous British actor who has appeared in films such as Shooting Dogs and Judge Dredd.
House of Dragons, the long-awaited prequel to Game of Thrones, is set centuries before the events of the popular fantasy series and examines Targaryen’s deadly civil war. The first episode airs on August 21, 2022. Keep reading to learn more about actor Steve Toussaint and his role in House of the Dragon.
Steve Toussaint has appeared in many films.
Steve Toussaint was born on March 22, 1965 in the United Kingdom to Barbados parents. He allegedly took his surname from Toussaint Louverture, the legendary leader of the Haitian revolution. Toussaint’s film and television career began in the 1990s, with roles in Judge Dredd, ID and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, etc. Toussaint starred in a number of notable TV episodes and movies throughout the 2000s, including Shooting Dogs, Flight of Fury, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Line of Duty and many more.
In House of the Dragon, Steve Toussaint now plays the main role of Lord Corlys Velaryon. Corlys Velaryon, leader of House Velaryon, was a famous navigator. He is the husband of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. Velaryon is known to be insightful, loyal, and unafraid to speak his mind openly and honestly. Velaryon is described as “the head of a powerful family with ancient roots” in HBO’s official character guide. According to the description,
“Westeros’ richest man, his vast fortune including the largest fleet in the world, makes him a prominent place on the court. He is the lord of Driftmark, an island in Blackwater Bay west of Dragonstone that serves as the seat of House Velaryon.”
The Tale of the Dragon House and Volume 1 Info
House of the Dragon, one of the most anticipated series of the year, takes fans to the events before the story of Game of Thrones. The story elements won’t conflict with Game of Thrones, and viewers can expect the show to delve into the behind-the-scenes stories of various characters in George RR Martin’s strangely beautiful fantasy universe. According to HBO’s synopsis for the series:
“The reign of House Targaryen begins: House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is here. Based on George RR Martin’s Fire and Blood, the series tells the story of House Targaryen 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
The first episode of the series, titled The Heirs of the Dragon and scheduled to premiere on August 21, 2022, took a long time to establish the main story, locations, and multiple characters. The episode was warmly received by both viewers and critics, who praised the series’ sophisticated storytelling, graphics, and performances. Don’t forget to check out House of the Dragon on HBO Max.
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