The Greens may be united under King Aegon II’s banner, but behind closed doors, tensions run high. Actor Tom Glynn‑Carney, who portrays Aegon, revealed in Entertainment Weekly’s season 3 cover story that his character’s relationship with Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) is anything but harmonious. Their constant clashes add another layer of instability to the already fractured Targaryen cause, showing that even allies can feel like enemies when ambition and survival collide.
Quick read
- Glynn‑Carney says Aegon and Larys fight constantly.
- He compares them to “squabbling brothers.”
- He also stresses Aegon’s vulnerability and fragility.
Aegon and Larys at odds
Glynn‑Carney described the dynamic between Aegon and his manipulative ally: “They come to blows all the time. They disagree on everything. They’re like squabbling brothers.” The remark captures the volatility of their partnership, where mistrust and rivalry simmer beneath the surface. Their disagreements threaten to destabilize the Greens’ strategy, even as Aegon struggles to maintain his grip on the Iron Throne.
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Finding humanity in Aegon
Beyond the fiery clashes, Glynn‑Carney emphasized that he never wanted Aegon to be seen as a one‑dimensional villain. “I wanted to ensure Aegon wasn’t just seen as someone who was a problematic young man who was a product of his background and his upbringing and the people that he surrounds himself with, but there was a human side to him, as well. There’s a vulnerability and a fragility.”
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His comments suggest season 3 will explore Aegon’s inner turmoil, scarred by past trauma and complicated by his reliance on Larys.
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