The cast includes Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen, Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen, Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen, ...

Most of these predominantly British actors are relatively unknown but incredibly talented, a factor that worked well for Game of Thrones.

And maybe he himself is a secret Targaryen. Varys hails from Lys, a place that the famously promiscuous Aerion Targaryen, brother of King Aegon and Maester Aemon, also spent some time. Could he ...