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If you’ve watched enough British television, James Norton’s face is immediately familiar; his prominent square jaw has emerged over a stiff collar in many a period drama. He’s been a suitor in ‘Little Women,’ a cad in ‘The Nevers,’ and a tragic soldier in ‘War and Peace.’ That jaw, sharpened to a knife’s edge, can also be lit from some angles to capture the menace of a psychopath, which he played to great acclaim in the brutal procedural ‘Happy Valley,’ or the gusto of a brawler in a series like ‘McMafia’ or ‘House of Guinness.’ Currently, Norton plays Ormund Hightower in the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon,’ who arrives to shake up the balance of power in the show’s propulsive third season. In plotting out the new season’s narrative, showrunner Ryan Condal decided to greatly expand Ormund’s prominence and sought out an actor who could add texture to a man who performs honor and dignity while operating according to his private Machiavellian agenda. “They could have easily made Ormund a competent, proud, honorable man,” Norton says, giving the impression that it wouldn’t have been a part he was particularly interested in. “Instead,” he says, lowering his voice to a whisper, “we’ve got this fucked-up, sort of S&M, masochistic guy.” Norton is curious to see how his character will be received. “I’d love to know if you think that Ormund loves being Ormund as much as I loved being Ormund,” he says. “I don’t think he’s particularly happy, but there’s enjoyment to him. I wonder if that’s me having the time of my life as an actor or him.” Read Jackson McHenry’s full profile of Norton: nymag.visitlink.me/UQM2pt









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The most logical father is Aemond. The show has spent far more time developing his bond with Helaena than her marriage to Aegon. This reveal makes the most sense.











