House of the Dragon is an upcoming American fantasy drama television series created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO.
It is a prequel to the television series Game of Thrones (2011–2019) and is based on Martin's 2018 novel, Fire & Blood.
The series is set before the events of Game of Thrones and chronicles the beginning of the end of House Targaryen. House of the Dragon received a straight-to-series order in October 2019 with casting beginning in July 2020 and principal photography beginning in April 2021 in the United Kingdom. The first season of the series is scheduled to air in 2022 and will consist of ten episodes.
Cast and Characters
Paddy Considine as Viserys I Targaryen:[2] The king of Westeros. Known as "a warm, kind and decent man," Viserys was chosen by a council of lords to succeed Jaehaerys Targaryen as king.[3]
Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen: Viserys' daughter by his first wife and chosen heir. She is a dragonrider who expects to become Westeros' first ruling queen.[3]
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower: Queen of Westeros, the daughter of Otto Hightower, Viserys' second wife, and Rhaenyra's stepmother who has children of her own with Viserys.[3][4]
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen: An experienced warrior and dragonrider, Rhaenyra's uncle, and Viserys' younger brother.[3][4]
Aegon II Targaryen: The first-born child of Viserys and Alicent, and Rhaenyra's younger half-brother who challenges Rhaenyra's claim to the throne, starting a civil war.[3]
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower: Alicent's father, the Hand of the King, who serves Viserys and the realm.[4][5]
Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon: The lord of House Velaryon, also known as “The Sea Snake", and the most renowned seafarer of Westeros.[5]
Eve Best as Rhaenys Velaryon: A dragonrider also known as "The Queen Who Never Was", and the wife of Lord Corlys.[5]
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria: A foreign-born slave who rose to become Daemon's most trusted ally.[5]
Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole: A skilled swordsman and the Dornish common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven.[6]
Graham McTavish[7]
Production
Development
In November 2018, George R. R. Martin, creator of A Song of Ice and Fire, stated that a "potential spinoff series would be solidly based on material in Fire and Blood."[8] By September 2019, a Game of Thrones prequel series from Martin and Ryan Condal that "tracks the beginning of the end for House Targaryen" was close to receiving a pilot order from HBO.[9] The following month, House of the Dragon, which is based on Martin's book Fire & Blood was given a straight-to-series order. Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, who directed the episode "Battle of the Bastards", were selected to serve as showrunners. Sapochnik was also hired to direct the pilot as well as additional episodes.[10] According to Condal, the series takes place 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones during the reign of King Viserys I Targaryen, ultimately leading to the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.[disputed – discuss][11] The project is a reworking of the rejected spinoff concept from Game of Thrones writer Bryan Cogman, on which HBO officially passed.[12][13]
Writing
In January 2020, Casey Bloys, HBO's President of Programming, stated that writing process had begun and guessed that the series would premiere in 2022.[14]
Casting
Casting began in July 2020.[15] In October 2020, Paddy Considine was cast as Viserys I Targaryen.[2] By December, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy were cast as Alicent Hightower, Daemon Targaryen and Rhaenyra Targaryen, respectively while Danny Sapani entered negotiations to join in an unspecified role.[16] In February 2021, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best and Sonoya Mizuno were added to the main cast.[5] By April, Fabien Frankel joined the cast as Ser Criston Cole.[6] In May, Graham McTavish was spotted on set in full wardrobe.[7]
Filming
Principal photography on the ten-episode first season of the series began in April 2021.[17] The series is primarily filmed in the United Kingdom.[18] During the last week of April 2021, filming took place in Cornwall, England.[19] According to Productionlist, parts of the first season will additionally film in Spain and California.[20]
Release
House of the Dragon is scheduled to air in 2022.[17]
References
"Ramin Djawadi to Score HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'House of the Dragon'". Film Music Reporter. February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
Andreeva, Nellie (October 5, 2020). "'House Of the Dragon': Paddy Considine To Star As King Viserys Targaryen In HBO's 'Game Of Thrones' Prequel". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on October 6, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
Hibberd, James (October 5, 2020). "Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon casts first lead role". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 6, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
Andreeva, Nellie (December 11, 2020). "'House Of the Dragon': Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith & Emma D'Arcy To Star In HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Prequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
Andreeva, Nellie (February 11, 2021). "'House Of the Dragon': Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best & Sonoya Mizuno Join HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Prequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
Del Rosario, Nellie (April 15, 2021). "'House Of The Dragon': Fabien Frankel Joins Cast Of 'Game Of Thrones' Prequel Series In Major Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
Molina-Whyte, Lidia (May 12, 2021). "Fans think Outlander's Graham McTavish is playing Harrold Westerling as he's spotted on House of the Dragon set". Radio Times. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
Cain, Sian (November 10, 2018). "I've been struggling with it': George RR Martin on The Winds of Winter". The Guardian. Archived from the original on May 21, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
Andreeva, Nellie (September 12, 2019). "'Game Of Thrones' House Targaryen Prequel From George R.R. Martin & Ryan Condal Nears HBO Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 13, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
Goldberg, Leslie (October 29, 2019). "'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'House of the Dragon' Gets HBO Series Order". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 30, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
Beyond the Trailer (October 20, 2020). INTERVIEW – HBO's House of the Dragon, Seinfeld, & Movie Memorabilia Podcast! (Video). YouTube. Event occurs at 12:20. Retrieved May 13, 2021. Its common knowledge that this is a prequel. So it takes place sometime before the show but its on a medieval timeline. Not much really changed through the Middle Ages.... 200 years in our timeline is a really long time whereas 200 years in the Game of Thrones world wouldn't be that much.
https://tvline.com/2020/12/03/game-of-thrones-prequel-house-of-the-dragon-concept-art-hbo/
https://thegww.com/game-of-thrones-prequel-pilot-killed-ryan-condal-miguel-sapochniks-house-of-the-dragon-gets-series-order/
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McLennan, Patrick (July 20, 2020). "Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon begins its cast search". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. Archived from the original on July 21, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
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White, Peter (April 26, 2021). "'House Of The Dragon': HBO Reveals 'Game Of Thrones' Prequel In Production, Will Debut In 2022". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
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https://productionlist.com/production/house-dragon-w-t-red-gun
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