Why 'Game of Thrones' Fans Are Suspicious of This 'House of the Dragon' Wig
05/08/2021 03:52 pm EDT
Canonical
Some argued that the similar wigs are simply accurate to the books and that Targaryens should all favor a similar hairstyle. They thought these wigs only stood out because of their color, while brown-haired characters with the same look went unremarked upon. By the same token, other fans wanted to see the Targaryen aesthetic diversified a bit.
Frugal
Many people joked that it was worth re-using the wig to save some money. According to a report by Marie Claire, these kinds of convincing TV wigs can cost around $7,000 each.
Geralt
House Targaryen will be competing with a new platinum blonde fantasy hero this time around: Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill) on The Witcher. Fans could not help but remind them.
Writing
Fans are more concerned with the quality of the writing on House of the Dragon than the costuming after the controversial final season of Game of Thrones. The prequel comes from different writers and showrunners than the original altogether.
Supply and Demand
Some saw the rise of fantasy adaptations in TV as a boon for wig stylists everywhere. They hoped this niche market would provide some new looks.
Daenerys
Aesthetically speaking, Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) is the only template many fans have to go on for this noble house. They wanted to see characters on this prequel represent the same number of elaborate hairstyles that the khaleesi did over the course of Game of Thrones.
Bleach
Finally, many fans called for Smith to commit fully to the role and bleach his real hair rather than wear a wig. So far, no behind the scenes details on these costumes have been revealed.
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