Exclusive Insider Scoop: Unveiling All the Thrilling Secrets of House of the Dragon Season 2!

Summary

House of the Dragon leaks reveal that Alys Rivers, a rumored witch and wet nurse, will be introduced in Season 2.

In Season 2, a leaked photo of a cart carrying a mysterious object covered in blue tarpaulin suggests a significant death. Many speculate that the object is the head of the dragon Meleys, implying the demise of Rhaenys Targaryen and her dragon.

Despite HBO and Warner Bros.' best efforts to maintain tight security and secrecy surrounding the production of House of the Dragon, leaks for season 2 have inevitably surfaced online. Taking inspiration from George R.R. Martin's novel Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon is set 200 years prior to the events of Game of Thrones and follows key characters such as King Viserys I Targaryen, Daemon Targaryen, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Otto Hightower, Alicent Hightower, and Rhaenys Targaryen. Their decisions, political betrayals, and internal conflicts ultimately ignite the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons.

The season 1 finale of House of the Dragon set the stage for the impending Dance of the Dragons, and season 2 promises to be even more brutal as the black and green dragonriders clash in a full-blown war. With the stakes higher than ever, significant casualties are anticipated in the show's second season. These leaks provide fans with intriguing insights into the show's future direction, particularly since the release of season 2 is not expected until 2024.

Alys Rivers Will Be In House Of The Dragon Season 2

On February 14th, 2023, an audition tape featuring Emma Beecham, the star of 1899, was uploaded on Vimeo. The tape, which was subsequently removed by Warner Bros., showcased Beecham reading for a character referred to as "AR." According to Redanian Intelligence, Beecham's portrayal in the audition tape depicted a healer who sarcastically interacts with a man who has recently taken control of her castle. Since the leak of this video, speculations arose suggesting that the enigmatic "AR" character may, in fact, be Alys Rivers.

In April, these speculations were confirmed with the announcement of Alys Rivers' forthcoming appearance in the second season of House of the Dragon. However, it was later disclosed by Variety that Gayle Rankin secured the role instead. In George R.R. Martin's book, Fire & Blood, Alys Rivers serves as a wet nurse at Harrenhal and is rumored to possess secret witchcraft abilities granting her the power of foresight. She is the illegitimate daughter of Lyonel Strong, the former Lord of Harrenhal and Hand of the King to Viserys I Targaryen. During the "Dance of the Dragons" conflict, Alys Rivers is the sole member of House Strong who escapes harm when the greens regain control of Harrenhal, later becoming the mistress of Aemond Targaryen.

House Of The Dragon Season 2 Will Feature A Major Death

In May 2023, a Twitter/X image surfaced from the set of House of the Dragon season 2, revealing a massive cart carrying a covered object. This scene was filmed in Spain, specifically in a location representing King's Landing. Speculation has arisen suggesting that the object in question might be the head of Meleys, the dragon associated with Rhaenys Targaryen. Meleys met her demise during the Dance of the Dragons civil war, making her head a symbolic trophy of victory against Rhaenyra and her army. This speculation is further fueled by the significance of this event in the book Fire & Blood. It is therefore inferred that Rhaenys and Meleys might meet their fates in the upcoming season of House of the Dragon.