On March 12, 2026, Shortlist magazine published a fresh interview with actor Henry Ashton, who stepped into the role of Prince Daeron Targaryen in HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. In the interview, he opened up about his dream cameos from the original Game of Thrones universe.
Quick read:
• Henry Ashton picks The Hound as his favourite Game of Thrones character
• He reveals working with Lena Headey currently
• The Game of Thrones series is appreciated by its cast members as well
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Picking the perfect cameos
When asked which character from the broader Westeros saga he’d love to see appear, even in a brief flashback, Ashton had two clear favourites ready.
“I love The Hound, and Rory McCann who plays him. I absolutely love him, so I’d be very pleased if he turned up.”
The gruff, no-nonsense Sandor Clegane (The Hound) remains one of the most iconic and fan-favourite characters from the original series. He has always been celebrated for his raw honesty, tragic backstory, and surprising layers of humanity.
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A current collaboration sparked another wish
Henry didn’t stop there. He also threw in a name from his present-day work:
“I’m currently working on a project with Lena Headey so I’d happily have her in the series.”
Henry Ashton expressed the desire to bring Lena Headey for a cameo too, who is forever etched in fans’ minds as the formidable Queen Cersei Lannister.
As A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms continues to expand George R.R. Martin’s universe, Ashton’s wishlist highlights how deeply the cast as well, still cherish the original series’ standout performances.
