"The House of the Dragon" is an American television series created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. The series is a prequel to the highly popular "Game of Thrones" and is based on Martin's book "Fire & Blood," which tells the history of House Targaryen, a family of dragonlords who ruled the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros for nearly three centuries.
The story of "The House of the Dragon" takes place about 300 years before the events of "Game of Thrones" and follows the rise of House Targaryen to power. The series delves into the Targaryen family's history, including the war with the Faith Militant, the Dance of the Dragons civil war, and the reign of King Viserys I.
The cast of "The House of the Dragon" includes some notable actors, such as Paddy Considine as King Viserys I, Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, and Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower. The series is being produced by Miguel Sapochnik, who directed some of the most memorable episodes of "Game of Thrones."
With a talented cast and an experienced production team, including George R. R. Martin himself as an executive producer, "House of the Dragon" is a visually stunning and compelling addition to the "Game of Thrones" universe. Fans of the original series and Martin's books will likely be eagerly watching the new series.
The cast:
Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen, the fifth Targaryen king to sit on the Iron Throne, who is chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed his grandfather, King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, King Viserys I's younger brother, who is a skilled warrior and a dragonrider.
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, the daughter of the Hand of the King and a member of the powerful Hightower family, who marries King Viserys I and becomes the queen.
Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, King Viserys I's eldest daughter and his designated heir, who has a claim to the throne that is challenged by her younger half-brother.
Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, a member of the Kingsguard who becomes a close ally of Alicent Hightower and plays a key role in the succession crisis.
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King who serves under both King Viserys I and his successor, King Aegon II Targaryen, and is fiercely loyal to the Targaryen dynasty.
Other notable cast members include Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, also known as the Sea Snake, and Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon, Corlys' wife and a dragonrider.
According to the official synopsis, "House of the Dragon" delves into the Targaryen family's history, including their conquest of the Seven Kingdoms and the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. The series explores the key players in the Targaryen dynasty, including King Viserys I Targaryen, his younger brother Prince Daemon Targaryen, and his daughter Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen.
The Dance of the Dragons is a major storyline in the series, as it was a civil war that tore the Targaryen family apart and resulted in the deaths of many dragons and dragonriders. The conflict arose when King Viserys I died, and his daughter Princess Rhaenyra, who was his designated heir, was challenged by her younger half-brother Aegon II Targaryen, who claimed the throne for himself.
"House of the Dragon" explores the relationship between the Targaryens and the Faith of the Seven, as tensions between the two groups escalate during King Viserys I's reign.
"House of the Dragon" is a visually stunning and compelling addition to the "Game of Thrones" universe, with plenty of political intrigue, battles, and dragonfire.
"The House of the Dragon" premiered on HBO in early 2022 and was highly anticipated by fans of "Game of Thrones" and George R. R. Martin's work in general. In Canada, you can stream on CraveTV.
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