‘Dragon House’: What is known about the prequel to ‘Game of Thrones’

The period when he was deprived of television news in the summer is over. HBO Max has chosen this August to release its big title in 2022. Dragon House‘ (‘Dragon House’), prequel ‘game of Thrones He said he’s been doing it for years. Based on a story by Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, the Stark brothers, and the Lannisters, it wasn’t the first time an attempt was made to repeat the success it gave him. George R.R. Martin. He’s already tried with a ‘spin off’ starring Naomi Watts and couldn’t convince the chain’s makers after the first episode was filmed, so it was canceled before it even reached the small screen.

In the absence of a few days for the epic Targaryens Play it again with fire and dragons, courtesy of the blockbuster ‘Lord of the Rings’ due out a few weeks later, we’re reviewing what’s known so far for the upcoming TV show of the year, until early September.

When is ‘The Dragon House’ coming out?

The first episode of ‘La Casa del Dragon’ (‘The House of the Dragon’) will be available in the US on August 21. Due to the time difference, it will already be Monday 22 August in Spain. With this strategy, HBO Max is a few days ahead of ‘The Ring of Power’, another fantastic blockbuster about to land on Amazon Prime Video. The television version of Tolkien’s novels, which also features Spanish director J. Bayona, will be released on September 2.

What book is the series adapted from and what is the plot?

In ‘La Casa del Dragon’ (‘The House of the Dragon’), the platform is again adapting a book by George RR Martin. ‘Fire and blood’, a title referring to the leading epic, TargaryensLords of dragons, as shown by the brave Daenerys in ‘Game of Thrones’.

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.

Emma Darcy in Dragon House.


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.

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.

One of the executive producers, Miguel Sapochnik, sums it up simply: “The main characters are two women and two men. There is the king (Viserys), his brother (Daemon), the king’s daughter (Rhaenyra) and his best friend … friend (Alicent). Then the best friend becomes the king’s wife, and therefore the queen. That in itself is complicated.”

How many episodes and seasons will there be?

It will appear in the first season of the new HBO Max series 10 episodes. However, the platform expects viewership data to be on hand to order new episodes of the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel, according to ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.

However, the ‘showrunners’ initial plan Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik Not developing a series as comprehensive as Game of Thrones, which has reached eight seasons. According to ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, his idea is to stay in three or four installments. It also influences that ‘La Casa del Dragón’ (‘The House of the Dragon’) is based on a shorter literary epic consisting of two novels.

If the prequel is successful, the possibility of going beyond the plot of the books about the Targaryens’ civil war, A Dance with Dragons, is considered to be extended to other events related to the family saga.

Is George RR Martin joining the show?

Yes, the author ‘A song of ice and fire’ He has signed with Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, who are also executive producers of ‘La Casa del Dragón’ (‘House of the Dragon’) and also serve as ‘showrunners’. The latter is an expert in the ‘Game of Thrones’ universe as he has directed some of the most epic episodes of the series, such as ‘Battle of the Bastards’. Here, too, he will repeat as the director of three episodes.

the team is complete Sarah Hess as executive producer and screenwriter; executive producers Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis and Ron Schmidt; directors Clare Kilner and Geeta V. Pateland director and co-producer Greg Yaitanes.

Will any characters from Game of Thrones appear?

‘The House of the Dragon’ (‘The House of the Dragon’) will not feature characters from its predecessor, as it takes place nearly 200 years before the events of Daenerys, Jon Snow, Tyrion and the Stark brothers.

What is distribution?

The cast of the new series consists of: Paddyin the role Viserys TargaryensElected by the lords of Westeros to succeed Old King Jaehaerys in the High Council of Harrenhal.

Olivia Cooke in ‘The Dragon House’.


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

Also in the cast Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, the most beautiful woman in the Seven Kingdoms and daughter of Hand of the King Otto Hightower and Emma D’Arcy like a princess Rhaenyra Targaryens, the king’s eldest daughter, pure Valyrian blood and a true dragon rider. Their teenage roles are played by: Emily Carey Y Milly Alcock respectively.

Steve Toussaint this Lord Corlys VelaryonThe ‘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 the 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 has been 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.

How many dragons will appear in the series?

Daenerys’ three dragons were one of the stars of ‘Game of Thrones’ but now these beings will multiply. As explained by Ryan Condal, ‘showrunner’ of The House of the Dragon, in this prequel at San Diego Comic-Con, 17 dragons.

“There are 17 dragons to this [la serie], so it was important to distinguish them not only in their appearance, behavior and manner of movement, but also in their relationship to their riders. That was one of the first things that came to Miguel’s mind. [Sapochnik] and I started conceptualizing it,” he said.

Did the filming go through Spain?

‘Game of Thrones’ seems to have gotten good marks for the front, after filming most of the Peninsula, taking advantage of Spain’s rich landscape. For example, ‘La Casa del Dragón’ shot some of its scenes in the movie. Caceres and at the Plaza Mayor in Trujillo, EstremaduraThey turned it into a medieval market.

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How is the trailer?

A few days ago, HBO Max released the final trailer for ‘The House of the Dragon’, where the friction in the Targaryen saga has already been observed and will lead to a family war. Also, of course, the fight scenes and dragons take center stage as well.

Source: Informacion

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