Cue the music. Has Henry Cavill joined Game of Thrones?!
A clip from New York Comic-Con is making the rounds online, and fans think it may have revealed a major casting addition for Season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
During an apparent panel appearance back in October, stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell appeared to accidentally reference Henry Cavill, and now speculation is running wild that Cavill has been cast as Daemon Blackfyre in upcoming flashbacks.
Henry Cavill As Daemon Blackfyre?
The video shows Peter Claffey, who plays Ser Duncan the Tall, asking what appears to be a PR rep if he can speak freely. She tells him it’s fine as long as spoilers are held back, assuming until the show is released, which may explain why the video recently surfaced.
Claffey compares his character to Geralt of Rivia from the first season of The Witcher, clearly referencing Cavill’s time in the role.
That’s when Dexter Sol Ansell, who plays Egg, chimes in and starts to say: “Can we say that Henry Cavill…”
Claffey immediately cuts him off.
“No no no — God don’t say that… Sorry… You didn’t hear that [laughs],” said Claffey.
Fans now believe Ansell may have been about to confirm Cavill’s involvement in Season 2 — potentially as Daemon Blackfyre, the legendary Targaryen figure tied to the Blackfyre Rebellions.
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Who Is Daemon Blackfyre?
Daemon Blackfyre is one of the most important figures in Targaryen history. The legitimized bastard of King Aegon IV, Daemon went on to found House Blackfyre and launch a rebellion against the Targaryen throne.
The character looms large over the events of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which is set decades after the first Blackfyre Rebellion but heavily influenced by its aftermath.
Season 2 is in development and is expected to dive deeper into that history through flashbacks, making Daemon Blackfyre a prime candidate to appear on screen.
Casting someone like Cavill would be a massive get for HBO and Warner Bros., especially given his popularity with fantasy fans.
Where to watch
New episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms air on HBO Max, Sundays at 10pm EST. Great series. One of the best on TV, right now.
