Matt Smith believes Daemon and Criston had a “homoerotic tryst” in House of the Dragon

At New York Comic Con, cast members from House of the Dragon; Matt Smith, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Fabien Frankel, shared their insights on the show and its characters. Although they kept quiet about season 3’s specifics, Matt Smith offered an intriguing perspective on the dynamic between Daemon and Criston, sparking fan curiosity.

The homoerotic tryst between Daemon and Criston

Matt Smith and Fabien Frankel have shared a deep friendship ever since their time on House of the Dragon. They have been spotted spending time off-screen with each other, and often complimented each other on interviews, like the time Frankel called Smith “incredibly sexy” as Daemon. It seems like there must be something going on with their characters as well!

Smith, the actor behind Daemon Targaryen, has proposed an intriguing theory about the complex relationship between Daemon and Criston Cole. He suggests their intense rivalry and shared romantic pursuits may have led to a secret, intimate appreciation. Matt Smith’s hypothesis implies that Daemon and Criston may share a deeper bond beneath their surface-level animosity. This speculative take has piqued the interest of fans, who will have to wait until the 2026 release of season 3 to see if this tantalizing possibility is explored. Matt Smith said at the NYCC 2024 Q&A (via Winter is Coming),

 “I’ve been convinced Daemon and Criston have had a homoerotic tryst,” Smith told the crowd. “We’re both in our armor, we’ve got swords, he likes one queen, and I like the other queen…They hate each other but they love each other.”

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When will House of the Dragon Season 3 air?

While the cast members kept mum on season 3 specifics, Fabien Frankel dropped a tantalizing hint that he’s privy to some juicy information. Showrunner Ryan Condal has confirmed that filming will start in early 2025, but it’s unclear if the writing team will address George R.R. Martin’s concerns about the show’s direction. Fans will have to wait patiently for answers, but in the meantime, they can continue to speculate and theorize about the characters and their relationships.

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