Matt Smith Says House of the Dragon’s Love Scenes Are Over the Top
House of the Dragon’s newest prince, Daemons, is on a mission to keep the Targaryen tale spicy, but according to Matt Smith the shows might be getting a little too steamy.
“Another sex scene?”
When asked about the number of intimate moments, the 39‑year‑old actor couldn’t help but chuckle.
- Smith: “Do we need another sex scene?”
- Director: “Yeah, we do.”
- Actor: “Do we represent the books or dilute them for modern tastes?”
- Conclusion: “We’re here to faithfully capture the books, as written.”
Why the passion is happening
Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon takes us back 200 years before Game of Thrones. It’s all about the Targaryens building their iron throne, and yes—there’s plenty of romance, and sometimes, romance that might make you blush.
HBO’s stance on justice and consent
Executive producer Sara Hess gave TV‑Insiders a clear message: No sexual violence on screen. If a scene is traumatic, it’s shown off‑screen, with the focus shifted to the aftermath and the person who tried to ruin a life.
- “We show the impact on the victim and the mother of the perpetrator.”
- “Our narrative acknowledges coercion: female leads sometimes turned into unwitting pawns of men who think they’re doing the right thing.”
- “It’s less obviously brutal than rape but still dish‑on‑demonstrated.”
It’s coming soon
House of the Dragon arrives August 21 on HBO Max and HBO Go. Get on board for a fun‑filled journey into a world of fire, blood, and a little extra spice.
