House of the Dragon has a new pair of Lannister twins, but the actor who plays them isn’t new to the Game of Thrones franchise. Considering Game of Thrones has one of the largest ensemble casts in recent TV history, it’s unsurprising that some actors from the original series are being shuffled back into new roles for House of the Dragon. However, not only has Jefferson Hall already had one memorable Game of Thrones role, but he’s also playing two important figures in the House of the Dragon cast.

Taking over for Jaime and Cersei (without the incest), House of the Dragon’s Lannister twins are Jason and Tyland, both of whom are played by Jefferson Hall. In order to tell the two apart, House of the Dragon episode 3 gives them different appearances and personalities. Lord Jason Lannister of Casterly Rock continues the family’s stereotype as a prideful, arrogant house, sporting a beard and long hair as he (unsuccessfully) attempts to convince Rhaenyra Targaryen to be his wife. The shorter-haired Tyland Lannister is a small council member pleading to King Viserys I Targaryen to send aid to the Stepstones.

Jefferson Hall Played Ser Hugh Of The Vale On Game Of Thrones

Ser Hugh Was Gregor Clegane’s First Victim On Game Of Thrones

Not only is Jefferson Hall the first actor in Game of Thrones to simultaneously play two characters on-screen, but he’s also the first actor to have appeared in both shows. Before portraying House of the Dragon’s Lannisters, Hall played Ser Hugh of the Vale in Game of Thrones season 1. His role also wasn’t a quick and forgettable appearance, as Ser Hugh has a particularly memorable death by The Mountain. In Game of Thrones’ season 1, episode 4, Hugh went up against Ser Gregor Clegane in a joust, which ended in a splintered lance being lodged in his neck.

Hugh was also notable for his suspected role in Jon Arryn’s death before being killed by The Mountain, with Eddard Stark noticing the newly knighted character’s arrogance. Since Jefferson Hall only appeared in one episode of Game of Thrones as Ser Hugh, House of the Dragon’s Lannisters are a step up for the actor’s presence in the franchise.

Jefferson Hall Isn’t The First Game Of Thrones Actor To Play Multiple Characters

Fans Have Seen Tommen’s Actor On The Series Before

While Jefferson Hall’s appearance in both Game of Thrones series is a first, he is not the first actor in this franchise to play multiple characters. Perhaps the most notable actor to be reused in the original Game of Thrones’ show was Dean-Charles Chapman, who took over the recast role of Tommen Baratheon in season 4. The character had previously been played by Callum Wharry, but Chapman stepped in when Tommen was abruptly aged up and made more significant as the king.

Prior to playing Tommen, Chapman appeared as another member of House Lannister for two episodes of Game of Thrones season 3. While he was only briefly shown on-screen, Chapman portrayed 15-year-old Martyn Lannister, who was killed in his cell by Rickard Karstark when held by Robb Stark’s army in their campaign for the Iron Throne. And while Jefferson Hall playing three different characters with notable roles in the story is impressive, his recent Lannister roles still don’t bring him the record for portraying the most figures on Game of Thrones.

This accomplishment goes to Ian Whyte, who played a total of five characters in Game of Thrones – a record that could continue to grow if he returns for House of the Dragon. Whyte first joined Game of Thrones as the pilot’s White Walker, a role he reprised in season 2, then became the second actor to play The Mountain. His last three roles in Game of Thrones were all giants from Beyond the Wall, including Wun Wun, Dongo the Doomed, and an unnamed wight giant who killed Lyanna Mormont in the Battle of Winterfell.

Jason’s Role Expanded In House Of The Dragon Season 2

Jason Lannister Marches To War

Tyland Lannister was featured more prominently as a member of King Aegon II Targaryen’s small council in season 2 of House of the Dragon, but Jason Lannister’s role in the show was made more substantial in the last few episodes of the second season. At the outbreak of the Dance of the Dragons, Jason gets to work amassing his army to ride into battle for the Greens. He arrives at the Golden Tooth with his massive army, where they become unwelcome guests before marching on Harrenhal to go to war with Daemon Targaryen.

With his appearance in the second season of House of the Dragon, it is possible to see how Jason Lannister reflects some of the key Lannister characters fans already met in Game of Thrones. Jason has the commanding presence of Tywin Lannister, coming into every situation like he is in charge. He has Jaime Lannister’s pride, or at least the pride Jaime had before losing his hand. Jason presents himself as a great warrior like Jaime. However, there is also a sense that he has Joffrey’s inflated sense of himself, clueless that he is not as impressive as he thinks.