House of the Dragon newcomer Clinton Liberty “lost my mind” when he got cast as Addam of Hull

As a huge fan of “House of the Dragon,” I’m absolutely thrilled about the addition of new characters Alyn and Addam of Hull played by Abubakar Salim and Clinton Liberty respectively in the second season. The behind-the-scenes stories of how these talented actors landed their roles are truly inspiring.

In the second installment of “House of the Dragon,” new figures have emerged, among them Alyn and Addam of Hull, seafaring experts hailing from Driftmark. Portrayed by Abubakar Salim and Clinton Liberty, the latter being the younger of the two actors, was ecstatic upon securing the role. “I went completely bonkers,” he shared with The Guardian. “I’d been to countless major auditions, making it to the final rounds only to see opportunities slip away. When I received the call, I simply couldn’t help but burst out running. I was unable to suppress my excitement. It was late at night on an unnamed street, and undoubtedly there were passersby questioning who this wild man on the phone was, acting so erratically.”

We haven’t had much experience with Addam so far, but his excitement shines through in every moment he appears on screen. In contrast, Salim, who has previously headlined shows like HBO’s “Raised by Wolves,” approached the job more calmly. “It was a enjoyable experience,” he explained, “followed by a realization that I now have to tackle this demanding role.”

I may not have seen it all, but I’ve seen enough to be like: ‘OK, here’s another cool set.’ I wasn’t necessarily jaded, but it’s like you’re eating chocolate for the 100th time. You know you’re going to enjoy it. With Clinton, it was like this was the first time he’d ever had chocolate. He was in absolute awe. That excitement was really infectious.

I’ve been thoroughly engrossed in this show and cannot help but notice the intriguing connection between the actors portraying these on-screen brothers and their real-life counterparts. Alyn from Hull, played by Owen Teiford, heroically rescued Corlys Velaryon, aka Steve Toussaint’s character, from certain death in the water this season. However, Alyn has been rather modest about his heroic act up until now. Perhaps he’s trying to keep certain details of his past hidden?

Salim and Liberty shared a fondness for George R.R. Martin’s intricate universe prior to working on “House of the Dragon.” According to Salim, he was deeply attracted to Martin’s creations, stating, “The world George RR Martin has brought to life resonates with me deeply.” Growing up, Salim immersed himself in epic fantasies like “Lord of the Rings,” “Discworld,” and the entire “Dune” series. These stories offered him a means of escape into grandiose settings while also delving into complex human politics. For Salim, these works provided an equal playing field for all.

Normally, Liberty expressed great enthusiasm for his fandom. He shared, “I would have gladly taken on the role of a tree in House of the Dragon. I worked with Conleth Hill on Holding, and during our filming, I couldn’t help but ask him about it. What is Kit Harington like? What’s the world like? I was so engrossed as a fan. Every morning for two years, I would affirm, ‘One day, I will play a main character in an HBO series. I will be a character like Jon Snow.’ I spoke to the wind, believing.” Eventually, his dream came true.

The scale was so massive. I mean, they built a full-size ship. And a whole village. For the first few days, I just had to give myself permission to nerd out. It was everything I wanted to do, as a kid who dreamed of being an actor.

If Addam has half of Liberty’s energy, he’s going to be a lot of fun to watch onscreen.

“You can suspend your disbelief with dragons, but when it comes to a Black guy with white dreads you can’t handle it?”

To put it simply, Salim addressed the long-standing issue of racism in fan circles. He not only acts but also creates video games and has encountered significant prejudice in both areas. The makers of “House of the Dragon” were proactive in including Black actors in their production, which has been generally accepted, although there are still undercurrents of resistance.

“Previously expressed, yet worth repeating: the acceptance of fantastical creatures like dragons in stories comes easier than accepting a Black person with white dreadlocks. This was evident in football’s past riddled with racism, which unfortunately still persists. However, intolerance towards such acts is now met with consequences, such as season passes being revoked or expulsion. I believe this same level of intolerance should be applied to the arts and creative industries.” – Salim.

Although House of the Dragon has had more negative than positive experiences for Salim, working with Clinton Liberty has reminded him why he initially loved acting. As Salim expressed, “It’s so simple to get stuck in the negatives of any job – the early call times, the monotonous diets. But I’ll never forget the excitement I felt when I first saw Clinton on set, seeing his joy and thinking, ‘Yes, this is truly fascinating.'” Salim will forever be grateful for Clinton’s influence.

New episodes of House of the Dragon air Sunday nights on HBO and Max.

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2024-07-17 19:42