HBO has announced plans for yet another prequel to Game of Thrones, much to the excitement of fans eagerly anticipating more content from the richly-crafted world of Westeros.
While the network is currently in production on the second season of House of the Dragon, it seems they have more plans to expand the Thrones universe, this time with a new production centering on the story of Aegon I Targaryen, the progenitor of the ruling dynasty of Westeros.
Taking place 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones, fans have already begun speculating and dreaming up their perfect casting for the lead role in this highly-anticipated new series.
At the top of the list for many fans is none other than Henry Cavill, who was reportedly auditioned for the role of Aegon I back when the character was briefly mentioned in a single episode of Dragonborn.
they better get Henry Cavill for this, Henry was born to play Aegon I https://t.co/KVTnSp8Svw pic.twitter.com/dFZUgSO2Po
— deserted scope DM LIMIT⚰️📑 (@DesertedScope) April 3, 2023
With the new production’s storyline being centered around Targaryen, many fans are hoping for a flashback scene that would allow Cavill to finally play the role.
Fans have now launched a passionate campaign urging HBO to entrust the actor with this key role, and some have even openly stated their desire to spite the creators of Netflix’s The Witcher series, in which Cavill also stars.
The campaign has been picking up steam on social media platforms, with fans flooding Twitter and Reddit with calls to cast Cavill as Aegon I, using hashtags such as #HenryCavillasAegon and #MakeItHappenHBO.
HENRY CAVILL AS AEGON THE CONQUEROR PLEASE!! 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ilhb9xsE6J
— dwebs 💫 🍉 (@dweeeebles) April 3, 2023
Some fans even went as far as creating fan art depicting Cavill as the legendary Targaryen ruler. It’s clear that Henry Cavill’s fans are excited at the possibility of seeing him in a leading role in the new Thrones prequel, and the prospect of him getting one over on the creators of The Witcher only adds fuel to the fire.
Overall, it’s clear that fans of both Game of Thrones and Henry Cavill are eager for this casting to happen.
The prospect of the actor taking on such a key role in the world of Westeros is tantalizing, and the desire to see him triumph over his onscreen foes only adds to the excitement. As the campaign gains momentum, fans will surely be watching closely to see if their dream casting becomes a reality.
Henry Cavill should play Aegon no doubt. https://t.co/aviW95adYF
— Timmy Westside (@twest98) April 4, 2023
Yes, we need this show!!!! And Henry Cavil as Aegon!!!!!!!!! @hbomax https://t.co/2L0BwCLRXg
— Jorge Ramirez-Martinez (@jorgeiswriting) April 3, 2023
And cast Henry Cavill just to spite The Witcher showrunners.
— claytalian (@claytalian) April 3, 2023
Imagine if Henry Cavill goes to HBO MAX & thrives as Aegon while The Witcher fades into cancellation at Netflix. https://t.co/5ESeh8QOzL
— Brandon // Keckler (@EpiKeckler) April 3, 2023
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