King Viserys Actor Paddy Considine Pulls From Personal Loss for 'House of the Dragon' Role

Paddy Considine, who plays King Viserys I Targaryen, drew on the loss of his parents to portray the character's physical decline and deathbed scenes.
Considine found playing someone who is dying and watching the deathbed scene difficult and emotional due to memories of his father's death from cancer.
Considine went through physical challenges to realistically portray King Viserys' deterioration and even suffered injuries while filming the deathbed scene.
Fans and critics have praised Considine's performance as King Viserys, though he did not receive major award nominations.
Considine reflects that sometimes individuals know when it is time for them to die, as his experiences with his father in the hospital have shown him.