Brother Daenerys Viserys Targaryen is one of the most prominent characters in the acclaimed TV series Game of Thrones. Actor Harry Lloyd embodied the image of this hero in the first season of the television project, captivating thousands of viewers. The runaway prince, dreaming of the return of the lost throne, appeared in just a few episodes. His death was a surprise to viewers who did not read the saga "Song of Ice and Fire", which filmed the series. So, what is known about the character and the person who brilliantly played it?
Background
The answer to the question about the name of brother Daenerys is given above. What is known about the past of the “last” Targaryen? Viserys comes from a dynasty that for several centuries ruled the fictional kingdom of Westeros. His father was the crazy king Ayeris, who inherited the throne from his ancestors. The cruelty of the crazy ruler led to his subjects rebelling against him. As a result, King Ayeris was killed, and Viseris and his pregnant mother were forced to hide from their pursuers.
Viserys Reyel's mother died, having given birth to his younger sister. Brother Daenerys, who was still a child at that time, with the help of faithful servants fled with his sister for the Narrow Sea. The last Targaryens wandered around the free cities for several years, until they found refuge in one of them - Pentos. They were sheltered by the local merchant Illirio Mopatis, whose motives are still a mystery to the audience of the series.
Brother Daenerys: role in the series
It was in the house of Ilirio Mopatis that the fugitive representatives of the ousted dynasty are caught by spectators in the first series of the Game of Thrones. Brother Daenerys does not intend to abandon the throne, which he considers his after the death of his father and older brother Reyegar. Viserys is convinced that his duty is to restore the power of the Targaryen, who ruled the kingdom of Westeros for several centuries. For this, he is ready to sacrifice anyone, including his own sister.
The last Targaryen cannot regain his lost throne without a strong army. To get the army, Viserys decides to make a deal with the Dothraki khal Drogo, under whose leadership there are thousands of warlike nomads. The main condition for this agreement is the wedding of his sister and Drogo. Brother Daenerys actually sacrifices her to his ambitious plans.
Character death
After the wedding, Daenerys and Drogo Viseris realizes that his new relative does not intend to immediately fulfill his promise - to provide him with an army. Fearing that the Khal will completely forget about this word, Targaryen goes after his Khalasar, who cannot stay in one place for a long time. On the way, brother Daenerys Targaryen watches his sister win the sympathy of the people of Drogo, jealousy awakens in him. He even tries to steal the dragon eggs donated by Daenerys for the wedding, but his sister's servant Jorah Mormont stops him.
A fugitive pretender to the throne finds his death in the holy city of Vaes Dotrak for the Dothraki. Targaryen is invited to a holiday at which it is strictly forbidden to carry cold steel. Viserys not only comes to the gathering with a sword in his hands, but also begins to threaten his pregnant sister with weapons, demanding that Drogo pay the debt. Khal is furious and kills him by putting a boiling pot of molten gold on his head. So Viserys gets the "golden crown", which promised him a new relative.
Actor Biography
In July 2009, viewers awaiting the Game of Thrones series found out who would play such a bright character as Brother Daenerys Targaryen. Actor Harry Lloyd got this role, having passed the casting on a common basis, perfectly coped with his task. Fans of “Songs of Ice and Fire” are unanimous that his Viserys is exactly the same as in the book.
A man who embodied the image of a representative of the ousted dynasty was born in London, it happened in November 1983. Harry Lloyd comes from a difficult family, his mother is a descendant of the famous writer Charles Dickens. The actor received his first role at the age of 16, the debut for him was the mini-series “David Copperfield”, the plot of which was borrowed from the work of Dickens.
Harry Lloyd became a star after he starred in the TV project "Game of Thrones." The actor, who has played over thirty roles by the age of 32, can be seen in many popular films and series: Robin Hood, Doctor Who, Jane Eyre, Iron Lady. It is also known about him that he is not yet married and has no heirs.
Lloyd about his character
Harry Lloyd strongly disagrees with those who consider his Viserys a negative hero. He is convinced that all the problems of Targaryen come from his excessive obsession with his goal - the return of the throne. Lloyd is also convinced that deep down Brother Daenerys always loved his sister, because he had to replace her father and mother.
When an actor is asked about his favorite scene in Game of Thrones, he calls the episode with his own death, for which he had to carefully prepare. For example, Harry drunk the “drunken gait” for two whole days.
Daenerys and John Snow
The sixth season of the game “Game of Thrones” has finally opened the veil of secrecy of the origin of the hero of the TV show, who is John Snow. Brother Daenerys Reyegar died a few months before her birth. His legitimate children, born of his wife Elia, were killed after the overthrow of Ayeris.
However, Reyegar had a love affair with Liana Stark, as a result of which John was born. Consequently, John is the nephew of Daenerys.