House of the Dragon series, which takes place 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel “Fire & Blood.” It is set 200 years before Game of Thrones and covers the story of House Targaryen. HBO and HBO Max will broadcast House of the Dragon, a prequel to Game of Thrones.
Curious to know more? Here’s the complete guide to the series, along with its cast and launch date. let’s have a look.
A Brief Overview of House of The Dragon
The series’ co-creators will be Martin and Ryan Condal (Colony, Hercules). Together with Martin, Vince Gerardis, Sara Lee Hess, and Ron Schmidt, Miguel Sapochnik and Condal will serve as showrunners and executive producers.
“Battle of the Bastards” earned Sapochnik an Emmy and a DGA nomination, and he has directed six episodes of Game of Thrones. In 2019, he received another Emmy nomination for directing “The Long Night,” as an executive producer for the final season, he won the Emmy for Best Drama Series.
The series will also get directed by Clare Kilner (The Alienist: Angel of Darkness, The Wedding Date) and Geeta V. Patel (Meet the Patels, The Witcher). Director and co-executive producer Greg Yaitanes (Banshee, House) is on board. The series will get scored by Ramin Djawadi. So far, this is all there is to know.
Who’s in the cast?
Paddy Considine (The Outsider and HBO’s The Third Day), Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One), Emma D’Arcy (Truth Seekers), Matt Smith (The Crown, Doctor Who), Steve Toussaint (It’s a Sin, Doctor Who), Eve Best (Nurse Jackie, The King’s Speech), Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill, The Amazing Spider-Man), and Sonoya Mizuno (Ex Machina, Crazy Rich Asian
Who will they play?
Here’s the list of characters present in House of the Dragon.
1. King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine)
At the Great Council of Harrenhal, the lords of Westeros choose Viserys to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen. Viserys is a kind, compassionate, and decent man who merely wants to continue his grandfather’s legacy, but as Game of Thrones has shown, good men don’t often make good kings.
2. Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke)
She is the most beautiful woman in the Seven Kingdoms and is the daughter of Otto Hightower, the King’s Hand. She was nurtured in the Red Keep, close to the king and his inner circle, and has a courtly grace and a keen political.
3. Rhaenyra Targaryen
This role is played by Emma D’Arcy. The firstborn son or daughter of the king. She’s a dragon rider with pure Valyrian blood. Rhaenyra was born with it everything, according to many. She wasn’t born as a male.
4. Daemon Targaryen
It is played by Matt Smith, Daemon, King Viserys’ younger brother and successor. He is a legendary warrior and dragon rider with real dragon blood. The gods, however, are reputed to toss a coin into the air whenever a Targaryen is born.
5. Steve Toussaint
He plays Lord Corlys Velaryon. The character is often known as “The Sea Snake.” The most famous sailor in Westeros is “The Sea Snake,” the lord of House Velaryon, a Valyrian family as old as House Targaryen. He turned his home into a powerful seat with a navy that rivaled the Lannisters’.
6. Steve Toussaint
He plays Lord Corlys Velaryon and is often known as “The Sea Snake.” The most famous sailor in Westeros is “The Sea Snake,” the lord of House Velaryon, a Valyrian family as old as House Targaryen. He turned his home into a powerful seat with a navy that rivaled the Lannisters’.
7. Rhys Ifans
He plays Otto Hightower, the King’s Hand devoted to his king and realm. The biggest threat to the nation, according to the Hand, is the king’s brother, Daemon, and his status as successor to the throne.
8. Sonoya Mizuno
This character is playing the role of Mysaria. She arrived in Westeros with nothing, has been sold more times than she can remember, and could have wilted. But instead, she rose to become Prince Daemon Targaryen’s most loyal — and unlikely — ally.
9. Ser Criston Cole
He plays the role of Fabien Frankel. Ser Criston is the common-born son of the Lord of Blackhaven’s steward and Dornish lineage. He has no land or titles to his name; all he has is his honor and an uncanny ability with a sword.
10. Milly Alcock
She plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, the Young Princess. She is the king’s firstborn child, a dragon rider with pure Valyrian blood. Many people believe Rhaenyra was born with it all. But she wasn’t born a guy.
11. Emily Carey
She plays Alicent Hightower, the most beautiful woman in the Seven Kingdoms and the daughter of Otto Hightower, the King’s Hand. Alicent grew up in the Red Keep, close to the king and his inner circle, and she possesses both courtly grace and keen political awareness.
Conclusion
House of the Dragon depicts the Targaryen civil war that tore Westeros apart 200 years before the events of the original series. Dragons still exist throughout this period. They’ll take some time to come to life. So, that’s all about it. We hope you have enjoyed reading the article and found it informative.
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