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Game of Thrones: Let’s dreamcast a Robert’s Rebellion prequel show

By Drew Maidment

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Rhaegar Targaryen, the Dragon Prince

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 10: Charlie Hunnam attends the “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” European premiere at Cineworld Empire on May 10, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 10: Charlie Hunnam attends the “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” European premiere at Cineworld Empire on May 10, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) /

1. Charlie Hunnam

Hunnam became a household name while playing the lead role of Jax Teller in FX’s Sons of Anarchy. Since his breakout performance, he’s returned to his British roots, playing King Arthur in Guy Ritchie’s 2017 film Legend of the Sword.

Hunnam has the look of a leading man: he’s charming, handsome, and has sword-fighting skills to round it out. He could win fans over as the romantic, noble son of the Mad King.

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – MAY 23: Jonathan Rhys Meyers visits “Extra” at Universal Studios Hollywood on May 23, 2017 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – MAY 23: Jonathan Rhys Meyers visits “Extra” at Universal Studios Hollywood on May 23, 2017 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images) /

2. Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Myers has the chiseled jaw, arrogant “smize,” and sex appeal necessary to take on a character like Rhaegar. Most famous for his role in Vikings and as the main character on The Tudors, Rhys-Myers has an extensive resume in the realm of medieval epics. His flirtatious, sly demeanor would be perfect for Rhaegar if he could round it out with some grounded likability.

Sep 17, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Alexander Skarsgard accepts the award for Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or A Movie for his role on Big Little Lies during the 69th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY
Sep 17, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Alexander Skarsgard accepts the award for Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or A Movie for his role on Big Little Lies during the 69th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY /

3. Alexander Skarsgard

The ideal (yet least likely) choice for Rhaegar would be this Hollywood superstar. Skarsgard has the perfect look, and has a reputation as an actor who can come off as both likable and dangerous. His performances in True Blood and Big Little Lies say it all. It doesn’t hurt that he seems to have a love affair with HBO and I’m sure the studio would happily bring him on for this meaty role.

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