House of the Dragon, the highly-anticipated American fantasy drama television series, is set to take audiences on a journey back in time. Created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO, the series serves as a prequel to the hit show Game of Thrones, and is the second series in the A Song of Ice and Fire franchise. Condal and Miguel Sapochnik have been named as the showrunners for the first season.
Based on Martin’s 2018 novel Fire & Blood, the series is set about 100 years after the Seven Kingdoms are united by the Targaryen Conquest, nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, and 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. The show will feature an ensemble cast and will follow the events leading up to the beginning of the decline of House Targaryen, specifically focusing on a devastating war of succession known as the “Dance of the Dragons”.
The series will star Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel, and Rhys Ifans, as well as a host of other talented actors. Fans can also look forward to a 10-part docuseries entitled The House That Dragons Built, which will delve into the making of the first season of House of the Dragon.
House of the Dragon promises to be a thrilling and action-packed series that will delve deeper into the history of the Targaryen family, a central element in the Game of Thrones series. The show will explore the madness of the Targaryens and how it changed the fate of Westeros forever. With an all-star cast, an intricate plot and stunning visuals, House of the Dragon is sure to be one of the most talked-about shows of the year.
The war for the Iron Throne runs in the family, and the series will show how the Targaryens fought for the crown and how it ultimately led to their downfall. With many unexpected twists and turns, the series will be a great addition to the A Song of Ice and Fire franchise, and fans are eagerly waiting for its release. So, pack your bags and get ready to journey back in time to discover the mythical universe of the Targaryens, it’s time to find out what really happened before winter came.
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The House That Dragons Built: A Look Behind the Scenes of House of the Dragon
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A Song of Fire and Ice: The Fall of the Targaryens
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