‘House of the Dragon’ Star Officially Breaks Silence About Season 4
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House of the Dragon star Steve Toussaint has spoken about Corlys Velaryon's brutal arc in the show's third season, which saw the character lose his castle, much of his fleet, and several family members before being taken hostage during the Battle of Tumbleton. In an interview with Polygon following the season finale, Toussaint discussed Corlys's motivations, how key battle scenes were filmed, and his own anxieties about the character's survival heading into the fourth and final season.
Toussaint explained that Corlys, weary of warfare and personal loss, genuinely tried to broker peace between Rhaenyra's and the Hightowers' forces rather than seeking favour for either side. He also revealed that the Battle of Tumbleton's exterior scenes were shot in a valley just south of London, while interior sequences were filmed on a built set. The actor admitted he "constantly" worries about Corlys being killed off, particularly after a perilous moment early in season 3 when the character fell into the sea.
- Steve Toussaint discusses Corlys Velaryon's season 3 struggles and motivations.
- Battle of Tumbleton filmed south of London using real locations and sets.
- Toussaint admits he constantly fears his character could be killed off.
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Corlys Velaryon, played by Steve Toussaint, is one of the central characters in House of the Dragon, HBO's Game of Thrones prequel about a civil war within the ruling Targaryen dynasty known as the Dance of the Dragons. Corlys, head of house Velaryon and a powerful naval lord, has been drawn into the conflict through his family ties to Rhaenyra Targaryen, one of the two rival claimants to the throne.
Season three of the show, which recently concluded, put Corlys through a punishing run of losses, including his castle, his fleet and several relatives, culminating in his capture during a major battle. Toussaint has now given an interview reflecting on that storyline, the reasoning behind Corlys's actions, and how some of the season's biggest scenes were made.
The show has been confirmed to end after a fourth season, so how existing characters like Corlys fare matters to fans following the story towards its conclusion. Toussaint's comments offer insight into the character's role and the production process, without confirming any specific plot details for what comes next.
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