Fabien Frankel, the man behind the charming Ser Criston Cole in ‘House of the Dragon’, has finally revealed the mystery behind his character’s drastic change in appearance. Yes, folks, we’re talking about the hair twist in the third episode! Let’s dive into this hairy plot, shall we?
What happened to Ser Criston Cole’s hair in ‘House of the Dragon’? Actor explains drastic change in episode three
Ser Criston Cole is one of the most popular characters in the series ‘House of the Dragon’. Played by Fabien Frankel, Ser Criston is a high-ranking knight of House Cole, who becomes a member of King Viserys I Targaryen’s Kingsguard. Known for his long, stunning locks, Ser Criston shocked everyone when he appeared in the third episode with short, “Roman soldier” hair.
So, what happened?
In the third episode, aired last Sunday, Criston Cole still showed off his famous mane before becoming a member of the King’s Royal Guard. However, minutes later, he appears with short hair and new armor, ready to face Hightower’s forces. This lightning-fast transformation left fans’ hair standing on end!
Why did Ser Criston Cole cut his hair?
Amidst much speculation, Decider brought the truth to light with an interview with Fabien Frankel. According to the actor, the new cut was designed for practicality. “Well, for me, the haircut was really important because it’s a military thing. You know? It’s impractical to have long hair in battle. That’s all. And short hair is practical,” he explained.
But wait, there’s more! Frankel also revealed that his character’s new look reflects his emotions. And he almost dropped a spoiler when he commented that Ser Criston only feels truly powerful when he wears the uniform of the Kingsguard. “That’s such an interesting observation and actually very, yes, there is a scene in episode 8. I won’t say what it is, but…”, he said, before being interrupted by castmate Matt Smith: “For the love of God, don’t give episode 8!”
So that’s it, folks! From Joffrey Baratheon to Jon Snow, hair changes always cause a stir in Westeros. And now, Ser Criston Cole joins the list of most talked about haircuts on ‘Game of Thrones’. Stay tuned for more hair and political dramas on ‘House of the Dragon’.
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