Matt Smith addresses Daemon Targaryen Three-Eyed Raven theory as excitement builds for House of the Dragon Season 3, set to continue the Targaryen saga amid new cast additions and the looming threat of epic naval battles. The highly anticipated chapter, adapting George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, is expected to deepen the series’ mythology while sparking debate among fans over potential twists linking Daemon to major Game of Thrones lore.
Daemon Targaryen’s Role Evolves as Season 3 Approaches
In House of the Dragon, Matt Smith has become a standout as Daemon Targaryen, a character both magnetic and divisive. Season 2 concluded with Daemon, who serves as Queen Rhaenyra’s uncle and consort, reaffirming his loyalty to her in her dangerous quest for the Iron Throne. As the Targaryen civil war intensifies, Daemon’s actions in Westeros will become even more crucial, entangling family loyalties, betrayal, and power struggles among the House Targaryen. Ryan Condal, the show‘s lead, revealed that the much-anticipated Battle of the Gullet will mark the beginning of this new season, raising stakes with what is promised to be the bloodiest naval conflict yet.
This next installment is designed to explore deeper veins of Targaryen lore, expanding not just the scale of battles and intrigue, but also the complexity of each main player as civil war tears the family apart. For viewers and long-time fans, the wait for the premiere is filled with tension—especially since a formal release date has yet to be announced, with the earliest estimates suggesting summer 2026.
Matt Smith Reacts to the Three-Eyed Raven Fan Speculation
One of the most persistent and heated fan theories centers on Daemon Targaryen possibly becoming the Three-Eyed Raven, a mythic seer who plays a pivotal role in Game of Thrones. Matt Smith, alongside Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, addressed this theory in a recent Entertainment Weekly video interview. While Smith’s initial reaction showed some amusement and slight confusion, he engaged with the idea, remarking:
“Interesting. I hope so. Good one. I like that.”
—Matt Smith, Actor
The fan speculation draws from the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale, when Daemon has a vision at the Weirwood tree, appearing to witness future events. This scene has triggered debate over whether Daemon, connected through blood and vision to powerful Greenseers like Brynden Rivers (also known as Lord Bloodraven), could follow the same arc as the legendary Three-Eyed Raven, who famously guided Bran Stark in Game of Thrones.
Despite the allure of this plotline, there are significant doubts about its likelihood unless showrunners decide to deliberately diverge from George R.R. Martin’s narrative in Fire & Blood. To make this theory a reality, the series would need to not only bestow Daemon with growing Greenseer powers but also ignite new familial rifts, further complicating his relationship with Rhaenyra and challenging audience expectations of loyalty and betrayal.
New Characters Join the Targaryen Drama
Season 3 will introduce a host of new characters to the ever-expanding cast. Joplin Sibtain joins as Ser Bold, while Barry Sloane appears as Ser Adrian Redfort. Tom Cullen has been cast as Ser Luthor Largent, with James Norton taking on Ormund Hightower, Tommy Flanagan as Roddy the Ruin, Peter Polycarpou as Lord Gaunt, and Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly. These additions are expected to bring fresh dynamics and new conflicts as the narrative shifts to larger-scale battles and evolving political alliances.
What Lies Ahead for House of the Dragon?
Looking ahead, House of the Dragon Season 3 promises a more ambitious scope with intensified familial drama, high-seas warfare, and expanded world-building. The major question now is whether the series will take bold narrative risks—such as exploring the controversial Three-Eyed Raven theory for Daemon—against the passionate expectations of its fanbase and George R.R. Martin’s established lore. As HBO prepares for the show‘s return, characters like Daemon Targaryen continue to spark speculation, keeping both the audience and entire cast invested in the story’s next moves.
Fans should expect official news about the release date in the coming months, but for now, the anticipation—and the underlying tension—persists as viewers wait to see what unfolds in the halls of House Targaryen and across Westeros.
