House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones “successor show” that depicts a Targaryen civil war in Westeros 300 years before the events of the original series, will premiere on HBO on August 21.
The show, which stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, and Emma D’Arcy among others, is the GOT prequel about which we presently know the most, despite four others reportedly in the works (a moment of silence for the Naomi Watts spinoff that never was).
The first episode of House of the Dragon has already received George R.R. Martin’s approval, despite the fact that it will be difficult to live up to the high expectations established by its epic record-breaking predecessor.
“I’ve seen a rough cut of the first episode. And loved it. It’s dark, it’s powerful, it’s visceral … just the way I like my epic fantasy,” Martin wrote on his blog.
“Ryan and Miguel have done an amazing job, and the cast … just as with GAME OF THRONES, most viewers will only have heard of a few of the actors, but I think you are going to fall in love with a lot of them,” he added.
“(Only to have your heart broken later when … but no, that would be telling).” From casts to plots, here’s everything that’s been revealed about the project set to take us back to George R.R. Martin’s universe.
What exactly is it about?
The “Dance of the Dragons,” a Targaryen civil war that occurred in Westeros and is mentioned in Fire and Blood and The World of Ice and Fire, will be the focus of House of the Dragon. Two novellas, The Princess and the Queen and The Rogue Prince, focus on this particular succession conflict.
Who has been cast in the film?
Paddy Considine will play King Viserys Targaryen, with Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, the king’s younger brother and heir to the throne, and Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the king’s firstborn daughter, as House of Targaryen representatives.
Alicent Hightower, the daughter of the King’s Hand, Otto Hightower, will be played by Olivia Cooke (Rhys Ifans). Lord Corlys Velaryon, better known as the Sea Snake, is a nautical adventurer whose house has the world’s largest navy, and Steve Toussaint is scheduled to play him.
Princess Rhaenys Velaryon, played by Eve Best, will be his wife. Finally, Sonoya Mizuno will play Mysaria, the prince’s “unlikely ally.” Three photographs of the cast looking very beachy were posted by HBO on May 5th.
Where is the show being shot?
Unlike Game of Thrones, which was shot entirely in Northern Ireland, it appears that House of the Dragon will be shot in England. According to Radio Times, HBO revealed in 2020 that the production headquarters for House of the Dragon will be at Leavesden Studios in Watford, England (the location of the Harry Potter movie). Fans have also hypothesised that certain sequences may be shot in Cornwall, England, after sighting a Velaryon crest on a stone archway set being built there.
Straight from the (probable) set of House of the Dragon, are we looking at the seat of House Velaryon? It DOES look like their sigil (Via Cornwall Live: https://t.co/DMJKuwFmX4) pic.twitter.com/NcRLlupuFm
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) April 23, 2021
The Daily Mail reported on April 27 that Smith and D’Arcy were observed in costume on a beach near Cornwall’s southwest coast. Smith is clad in black down to his boots, while D’Arcy is dressed in a gown with multiple shades of crimson, which matches the hues of House Targaryen’s coat of arms. Of course, both dragonriders have frosty blonde wigs that would make Daenerys pleased.
When will we be able to see it?
House of the Dragon will be available for streaming on HBO on August 21. Last year, HBO released a teaser for the series that included Milly Alcock’s Young Rhaenyra, the all-platinum-blonde Targaryen family, and a dramatic voice-over.
Gods. Kings. Fire. Blood.@HouseOfDragon is coming to HBO Max in 2022. #HouseoftheDragon pic.twitter.com/16aV66l07i
— Actually HBO Max (@StreamOnMax) October 5, 2021
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