What To Know Before The Premiere Of “House of the Dragon”
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Whether you watched Game of Thrones in its entirety or not, you can’t argue with the fact that it was a cultural phenomenon that took the world by storm. Unsurprisingly, due to the huge success of the show, various prequels and spinoffs have been announced, but none more exciting than House of the Dragon.
We’ve broken down everything you need to know before you dive back in to the world of Westeros and answer all your burning questions.
Is There A Trailer for House of the Dragon?
You better believe it! The official trailer for the new HBO Max series premiere at San Diego Comic Con 2022. The series is already generating a lot of buzz thanks to the critical success of Game of Thrones. While Game of Thrones ended May 19, 2019, HBO made it no secret that other Thrones-related series were on the horizon, with House of the Dragon being the first.
Aside from House of the Dragon, series’ that have been green lit are 10,000 Ships, based on the Dornish warrior queen Nymeria and set 1,000 years before the events of Game of Thrones; The Sea Snake, centered around Lord Corlys Velaryon; Tales of Dunk and Egg, taken from a series of novellas by George R.R. Martin; Snow, a recently announced project from Kit Harrington; an animated show titled The Golden Empire of Yi Ti exploring Essos; and two other yet-unnamed animated shows.
What Is House of the Dragon About?
A prequel to the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon focuses on the Targaryen family and the beginning of their fall from grace and the events that lead up to the family’s civil war, known as the “Dance of Dragons.”
The civil war starts over a disagreement regarding who will take the throne after the death of King Viserys I. This event marks the downward spiral of House Targaryen, culminating in the “Mad King” Rhaegar and “Mad Queen” Daenerys.
Who Is The Cast For House of the Dragon?
The cast certainly has some big names attached to it. The primary cast is as follows:
- Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen
- Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen
- Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon (“The Sea Snake”)
- Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
- Fabian Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
How Many Episodes Of House of the Dragon Will There Be?
Copying the original format for Game of Thrones, the first season of House of the Dragon will have 10 episodes. There has already been talk of the possibility of a second season, as well.
Who Is The Creative Team Behind House of the Dragon?
If you were worried about David Benioff and D.B. Weiss returning for House of The Dragon after watching the final season of Game of Thrones, you’re in luck—they aren’t attached to the project.
Ryan J. Condal and Miguel Sapochnik (who received an Emmy for his directing on the Game of Thrones episode “Battle of the Bastards”) are the primary creative forces behind the new HBO drama.
When Is The Premiere For House of the Dragon?
The series is set to premiere August 21, 2022.
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