James Norton on Ormund Hightower: ‘We went big and bold’

Actor James Norton discusses his role as the new antagonist Ormund Hightower in Season 3 of 'House of the Dragon,' describing the character as a 'bully' for Rhaenyra. Norton explains that with limited source material, he and the creators had creative freedom to develop Ormund, focusing on his sensitivity to smell as a key character trait.
Season 3 of House of the Dragon introduces a new antagonist, Ormund Hightower, played with controlled ferocity by James Norton. Ormund is a particular adversary for Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Norton says over a video call from London.
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