Game Of Thrones star Carice van Houten teases possible Melisandre comeback in House of the Dragon
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Game of Thrones star Carice van Houten has said she would consider reprising her role as Melisandre in House of the Dragon. In a recent interview, van Houten said she “wouldn’t say no” to a comeback for her character. On the possibility of reprising the role, van Houten continued: “I think it would be more fun to show a young Melisandre, or a child Melisandre – to really go deep into her slave routes, because it’s all very… you know, I could go on forever about that.” “But there is an interesting sort of storyline there, and I think it’s a bit boring to then drag me out again. Leading character Rhaenyra Targaryen was played by both Milly Alcock and Emma D’Arcy throughout the HBO show’s first season, and series villain Alicent Hightower was played by both Emily Carey and Olivia Cooke.