MUMBAI: English actor Paddy Considine has been cast in House Of The Dragon, the prequel series of the popular show Game Of Thrones.

Considine will star in the series as King Viserys I, who is chosen by the Lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal, reports variety.com.

Viserys has been described as a warm, kind and decent man, who wishes to carry forward his grandfather's legacy.