House of the Dragon's Steve Toussaint Breaks Down Corlys's Dangerous Defiance
The actor reveals why Corlys Velaryon risked everything by publicly calling Rhaenyra's sons bastards in the latest episode.
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“Now that always stayed with me for these last few years, because it meant to me that he wasn’t afraid to die, and that death was always near him, but he always had reasons to live, his children, his wife, and so forth,”
Steve Toussaint revealed the dangerous consequences of his character's defiance in the latest episode of House of the Dragon, according to an interview with Variety. Toussaint, who plays Corlys Velaryon, broke down a pivotal scene from Season 3, Episode 3, where Corlys publicly calls Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen's sons bastards.
This moment occurs after Rhaenyra refuses Corlys's request to legitimize his own bastard sons, Addam and Alyn, as true Velaryons. Toussaint explained that Corlys was pushed to his limit. "I feel like he’s completely at the end of his tether," the actor said. "In that moment, he doesn’t care."
Why was this so dangerous?
Toussaint noted the character's history with mortality, recalling a scrapped scene from the show's first season that established Corlys was not afraid to die. "Now that always stayed with me for these last few years, because it meant to me that he wasn’t afraid to die," Toussaint said.
What is Corlys's motivation now?
With his wife and children gone, the Sea Snake's sole remaining purpose is to secure his family's legacy. Toussaint indicated that Corlys is driven by a need to "set up these two boys"—Addam and Alyn—to continue the Velaryon line. The actor suggested that if Rhaenyra had ordered his execution for the outburst, Corlys would have accepted it, seeing it as a worthy end.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly did Corlys say to Rhaenyra?
Corlys Velaryon publicly declared that Rhaenyra's sons are bastards. This was a direct and defiant accusation meant to pressure the queen after she refused his own request.
Why did Rhaenyra refuse Corlys's request about Addam and Alyn?
The specific reasons for Rhaenyra's refusal are not detailed in the actor's interview. The scene focuses on the explosive consequence: Corlys, feeling betrayed and at his breaking point, retaliates by exposing the long-rumored secret about her children's parentage.
Is Corlys afraid of being punished for what he said?
According to Steve Toussaint, Corlys is not afraid. The actor connects this fearlessness to a character trait established earlier, suggesting Corlys has accepted potential death. His primary concern is no longer his own safety, but ensuring the Velaryon bloodline continues through Addam and Alyn.
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