As production for the second season of House of the Dragon is underway, a surprising actor has been spotted on set, spoiling the surprise return of a character. Stars such as Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen) and Steve Toussaint (Corlys Velaryon) have been seen in Penmon, North Wales, where filming is taking place. However, it was the appearance of John MacMillan, who portrays Laenor Velaryon, that shocked fans.

Laenor Velaryon’s Previous Departure

Laenor Velaryon’s character seemingly left the Game of Thrones spin-off in Season 1, Episode 7. He faked his death and rowed away on a boat to allow his wife, Rhaenyra Targaryen, to marry her uncle, Daemon Targaryen. The plan was for him to disappear completely, but his return in Season 2 suggests a significant shift in power and potential complications for the Dance of the Dragons.

Possibilities For Laenor Velaryon’s Return

While the books that inspired House of the Dragon, particularly George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, depict Laenor’s demise orchestrated by his lover Ser Qarl Correy, the show has the opportunity to deviate from this path. His unexpected return opens up the possibility for his continued involvement in the upcoming conflict, potentially defying his fate in a way more aligned with the original novel.