From 'Doctor Who' to 'The Crown': 5 best Matt Smith movies and TV shows you need to watch before 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 hits HBO
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is streaming on HBO on June 16, 2024. Among the many interesting characters of 'House of the Dragon' is the widely popular character of Prince Daemon Targaryen played by actor Matt Smith.
The character gained popularity after the first season and audiences gravitated to the character for his presence and aura.
Matt Smith has been acting for close to two decades and has given some memorable performances in this duration. The handsome actor wanted to be a professional footballer before taking up acting as his profession when spondylitis ruled him out of football.
Matt Smith started acting in theatre in 2003 and started getting recognition for his performances at the London Theatre. He got his first major break in front of the camera in 'Party Animals' which was a political drama by BBC.
Here are 5 films and TV shows of Matt Smith that you should watch before Season 2 of 'House of the Dragon' begins to stream.
'Doctor Who' (2010-2014)
Matt Smith holds the honor of becoming the youngest person to play the main role in the series as he was the Eleventh Doctor in 'Doctor Who'. He played the role from 2010-2014 starring in 46 episodes.
Even as he was taking his first steps into the acting world, he showed his prowess as an actor and a charismatic performer who could hold an audience to a TV screen.
Fans were so impressed with his performance that even to this date, they keep speculating about a return to the role for him.
'Terminator Genisys' (2015)
In 2015, Matt Smith landed a role in the 'Terminator' franchise by playing an advanced T-5000 Terminator Alex in 'Terminator Genisys', He embodies Skynet in the film.
While the film was centered around the characters of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, and Emilia Clarke, Matt Smith's role was impactful and gave him recognition. He was already a household name by the time the movie was released with his exploits in 'Doctor Who', but this role of his had fans of the franchise talking about him even more.
'Last Night in Soho' (2021)
Matt Smith played the role of Jack in the film where he paired up with Anya Taylor-Joy to play a charming Mod manager in London. The movie gained a positive response from the critics and was nominated for the BAFTA award.
Matt's performance and his chemistry with Anya who played Sandie in the film were praised as he let his charismatic charm enthrall the audiences and critics alike.
'Charlie Says' (2018)
Matt Smith played the infamous Charles Manson in the 2018 movie 'Charlie Says'. The film saw him delve deep into the dark side as he played the infamous cult leader and musician.
'Charlie Says' was a prime example of Matt Smith's versatility as he played the quintessential bad guy in this film and made him attractive too. His acting prowess as a man who would commit to his character was there for the world to see.
'The Crown' (2016-17)
The winner of 21 Emmy Awards, 'The Crown' is among the most acclaimed series in the world. The show featured many brilliant performances and Matt Smith was one of them playing Philip, Duke of Edinburg.
His performances exuded royalty and class and from his body language to his dialogue delivery, he portrayed his brilliant acting skills in a layered and nuanced performance. He was a part of the show for the first two seasons from 2016 to 2017.
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 trailer
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is streaming on HBO on June 16, 2024
