‘House of the Dragon’ star Steven Toussaint says ‘everybody has a right to be represented’ on screen

“House of the Dragon” actor Steven Toussaint is sailing into Season 2 of the “Game of Thrones” prequel series buoyed by the positive response to his powerful performance.

It’s safe to say he’s starting the sophomore season of “Dragon” on a more positive note than Season 1, which was marred by racist backlash to Toussaint’s casting. According to Toussaint, the “negative response” he initially received when his casting was announced before the series debuted in 2022 has since been drowned out by the praise and appreciation expressed by viewers who celebrate on-screen representation.