Meet the book that inspired the ‘The House of the Dragon’ prequel to Game of Thrones

After ‘pitch’ meaning ‘Game of Thrones’, HBO Max has been looking for a successor that could achieve the same success as the saga-based series for some time. ‘A song of ice and fire’ of the George R.R. Martin. And what better way to secure the game than to bet again on one of the same author’s novels?

On August 21 (22 in Spain), the platform starts ‘Dragon House’ (‘Dragon House’), precursor Summary of the story starring Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, the Lannister brothers and the Stark family. This isn’t HBO Max’s first attempt to rekindle the success of its predecessor, as it tried out another frustrated project that was canceled after filming the pilot starring Naomi Watts. It won’t be the last with the idea of ​​a sequel to Jon Snow already in the works.

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In ‘La Casa del Dragon’ (‘The House of the Dragon’), the platform is again adapting a book by George RR Martin. about ‘fire and blood’a title referring to the protagonist saga, Targaryenslords of dragons, as brave Daenerys already showed in the original series.

two volumes

Published in 2018, this book is the first of two volumes (the second has yet to be published) examining this influential home of lineages. valyria He ruled for nearly 300 years in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. But the story takes place 200 years before Game of Thrones. Aegon I TargaryenHe was followed by the Conqueror, creator of the coveted Iron Throne, and the rest of the Targaryen generations, who fought against everything to preserve power and the throne until the advent of the civil war that nearly ended them.

Between them Viserys Targaryens (interpreting Paddy) was chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed Old King Jaehaerys in the High Council of Harrenhal. A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wants to continue his grandfather’s legacy. But good men aren’t necessarily great kings, and even in their own families, it doesn’t seem like it will make their job easier on the throne.

In the novel narrated by a cult master of the Citadel, RR Martin, dragon danceThe civil war took shape in the very heart of the Targaryens and shows what Westeros was like when dragons ruled the skies.

Casting

Another of the protagonists of ‘La Casa del Dragón’ (‘The House of the Dragon’), Matt Smith (‘Crown’), in the role of prince Daemon Targaryens, younger brother of King Viserys and heir to the throne. A unique warrior and dragon rider.

An image from the series ‘La Casa del Dragon’ (‘The House of the Dragon’). HBO MAX


Also in the cast Olivia Cooke What Alicent Hightowerdaughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King and the most beautiful woman in the Seven Kingdoms, and Emma D’Arcy like a princess Rhaenyra TargaryensThe king’s eldest daughter, pure Valyrian blood and a true dragon rider.

Steve Toussaint this Lord Corlys Velaryon, the ‘Sea Snake’ with the largest army in the world. He is the lord of House Velaryon, descended from a Valyrian line as old as House Targaryen.

Eve the Best is she a princess Rhaenys Targaryens, a dragon rider and wife of Lord Corlys Velaryon. He was rejected by the Great Council as heir to the throne because the kingdom favored his cousin Viserys simply because he was a man.

Fabien Frankel this Sir Christopher ColeDornish ancestry, common son of the Lord of Blackhaven’s steward.

Sonoya Mizuno this MysariaIt came to Westeros with nothing and was sold many times over. He would become an ally of Prince Daemon Targaryen, heir to the throne.

and Rhys Ifans this Otto Hightower Hand of the King. According to him, the greatest threat to the kingdom is the king’s brother Daemon and his position as heir to the throne.

Source: Informacion

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