The cast of House of the Dragon shared their funniest behind‑the‑scenes moments in a BuzzFeed Celeb interview, and Tom Glynn‑Carney’s story quickly stole the spotlight. While rehearsing with the young actor playing his son, Glynn‑Carney tried to break the ice by introducing himself as “daddy.” Instead of laughter, the moment ended in tears — and became one of the cast’s favorite anecdotes.
Emma D’Arcy’s memory
Emma D’Arcy couldn’t stop laughing as they recalled Rhys Ifans being asked to kick young Aemond in rehearsal. “He was like, ‘I’m not gonna like…’” Emma broke down mid‑story, unable to finish because of how absurd the request sounded.
Tom Glynn‑Carney’s “daddy” moment
Fabien Frankel chimed in with his favorite memory: Tom Glynn‑Carney rehearsing with the child actor playing Aegon’s son. Tom leaned in and said, “I’m your daddy.” The boy froze, staring silently. Tom added, “He cried! Yeah, he cried! I went, ‘I’m your daddy,’ and he was like…” before imitating the child’s tears.
Why it stuck with the cast
The moment became a running joke among the cast, highlighting the unpredictable nature of working with children on set. What was meant as a playful introduction turned into an unforgettable blooper, showing the lighter side of filming a series known for its intensity.