Matt Smith is returning to talk up “House of the Dragon” Season 3, while also hinting—without committing—that he could show up in an upcoming “Star Wars” movie. He also weighed in on England’s chances in the World Cup during a TODAY appearance dated June 18, 2
Matt Smith sat down and did what “House of the Dragon” fans have been waiting for: he talked Season Three—slowly, carefully, like the show’s next moves are still too big to say all at once.
On June 18, 2026, Smith appeared on TODAY to discuss the prequel to “Game of Thrones,” explaining what viewers can expect as “House of the Dragon” moves toward its third season. The conversation didn’t stay inside Westeros for long.
He also pointed to an upcoming “Star Wars” movie, where he said he “maybe” plays a villain. His pitch for what’s coming was unmistakably bright. “I think the film is going to be absolutely blinding, I think it’s going to be brilliant, truly,” he said.
Then, just as the mood could have turned back to entertainment-only talk, Smith made space for something else viewers can’t help but attach to—sports. He weighed in on England’s chances to win the World Cup.
The same appearance held a second headline simply because it was happening in the same moment: Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke together talking “House of the Dragon” Season 3—305:13—right before the broader tease of what comes next for their careers.
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