It's been three years since HBO's juggernaut show 'Game of Thrones' came to a close.&nbsp;Now, the history of the throne is being examined in the prequel 'House of the Dragon,' which charters how the House of Targaryen falls into civil war. The series debuts on HBO on Aug. 21. &nbsp;The show starts with King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) having to choose an heir, either his dutiful daughter, Princess Rhaenyra, or his wayward and violent brother, Prince Daemon. 
 
"There's so much that Daemon gets away with because his brother is the king," Considine said in an interview with Reuters. 
 
"It's not until he breaks my heart with his words that I do act," Considine added. The show is based on passages of George RR Martin's 2018 novel 'Fire &amp; Blood,' which gave a brief history of the Targaryen family 200 years before 'Game of Thrones.' &nbsp; &nbsp; 
 
The crux of the show lies with the relationship between two women, Alicent Hightower and Princess Rhaenyra. &nbsp; &nbsp; The two are close until Rhaenyra`s mother dies and Alicent marries King Viserys and becomes the queen, demanding that her children become the heirs to the throne. 
 
"You're going there from the (point of view) of two women for the first time," said Emma D'Arcy, who plays the older Princess Rhaenyra in the generation-spanning story. "It's a show that interrogates patriarchy, misogyny and power." 
Some fans complained about the finale of the original 'Game of Thrones' series. 'House of the Dragon' co-creator Ryan Condal said the ending of the new series is already planned.&nbsp; 
 
"We do have a plan out in front of us, but the main idea is to tell as much story as the book gives us and instead of overstaying your welcome, to get out and leave them wanting a little bit more," Condal said.

It's been three years since HBO's juggernaut show 'Game of Thrones' came to a close. Now, the history of the throne is being examined in the prequel 'House of the Dragon,' which charters how the House of Targaryen falls into civil war.

It's been three years since HBO's juggernaut show 'Game of Thrones' came to a close. Now, the history of the throne is being examined in the prequel 'House of the Dragon,' which charters how the House of Targaryen falls into civil war. The series debuts on HBO on Aug. 21. The show starts with King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) having to choose an heir, either his dutiful daughter, Princess Rhaenyra, or his wayward and violent brother, Prince Daemon. "There's so much that Daemon gets away with because his brother is the king," Considine said in an interview with Reuters. "It's not until he breaks my heart with his words that I do act," Considine added. The show is based on passages of George RR Martin's 2018 novel 'Fire & Blood,' which gave a brief history of the Targaryen family 200 years before 'Game of Thrones.' The crux of the show lies with the relationship between two women, Alicent Hightower and Princess Rhaenyra. The two are close until Rhaenyra`s mother dies and Alicent marries King Viserys and becomes the queen, demanding that her children become the heirs to the throne. "You're going there from the (point of view) of two women for the first time," said Emma D'Arcy, who plays the older Princess Rhaenyra in the generation-spanning story. "It's a show that interrogates patriarchy, misogyny and power." Some fans complained about the finale of the original 'Game of Thrones' series. 'House of the Dragon' co-creator Ryan Condal said the ending of the new series is already planned. "We do have a plan out in front of us, but the main idea is to tell as much story as the book gives us and instead of overstaying your welcome, to get out and leave them wanting a little bit more," Condal said.

The Iron Throne up for grabs again in 'Game of Thrones' prequel series

HBO’s Game of Thrones&nbsp;prequel series ‘House of the Dragon’ is finally coming to shape as makers shared official first-look set pictures.&nbsp;

Set a few hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘House of the Dragon’ will tell the story of the House of Targaryen and Targaryen civil war that became known as the Dance of the Dragons.&nbsp;

The cast of Game of Thrones’ prequel includes Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, and Fabien Frankel.

The first-look photos feature Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen; Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon; and Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower.

See the photos below:

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So far, HBO has a 10-episode order&nbsp; of ‘House of the Dragon’ with an eye toward a 2022 debut. The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-house-of-the-dragon-game-of-thrones-prequel-series-starts-production-380764">start of production</a> was announced on April 26. It is based on George R.R. Martin’s book ‘Fire &amp; Blood’. Martin recently signed a five-year overall deal to create content for HBO and HBO Max. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-targaryens-are-back-new-set-photos-of-matt-smith--emma-d’arcy-from-house-of-the-dragon-filming-381416">Check out some other set photos here</a>

Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan Condal will serve as co-showrunners and will also serve as executive producers along with Martin and Vince Gerardis. Martin and Condal co-created the series. Sara Lee Hess will also serve as writer and executive producer; Ron Schmidt will also executive produce. Sapochnik will direct the pilot and additional episodes. Clare Kilner and Geeta V. Patel will also direct with Greg Yaitanes directing and co-executive producing.

There are currently multiple shows being crafted within the ‘Game of Thrones’ universe at HBO and HBO Max. Among those is a series adaptation of Martin’s novellas <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-prequel-tales-of-dunk-and-egg-in-early-works-at-hbo-report-358502">‘Tales of Dunk and Egg.’</a> Martin is an executive producer on all of the shows.&nbsp;

HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series ‘House of the Dragon’ is finally coming to shape as makers shared official first-look set pictures. Set a few hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘House of the Dragon’ will tell the story of the House of Targaryen and Targaryen civil war that became known as the Dance of the Dragons.

HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series ‘House of the Dragon’ is finally coming to shape as makers shared official first-look set pictures. Set a few hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘House of the Dragon’ will tell the story of the House of Targaryen and Targaryen civil war that became known as the Dance of the Dragons. The cast of Game of Thrones’ prequel includes Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, and Fabien Frankel. The first-look photos feature Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen; Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon; and Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower. See the photos below: So far, HBO has a 10-episode order of ‘House of the Dragon’ with an eye toward a 2022 debut. The start of production was announced on April 26. It is based on George R.R. Martin’s book ‘Fire & Blood’. Martin recently signed a five-year overall deal to create content for HBO and HBO Max. Check out some other set photos here Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan Condal will serve as co-showrunners and will also serve as executive producers along with Martin and Vince Gerardis. Martin and Condal co-created the series. Sara Lee Hess will also serve as writer and executive producer; Ron Schmidt will also executive produce. Sapochnik will direct the pilot and additional episodes. Clare Kilner and Geeta V. Patel will also direct with Greg Yaitanes directing and co-executive producing. There are currently multiple shows being crafted within the ‘Game of Thrones’ universe at HBO and HBO Max. Among those is a series adaptation of Martin’s novellas ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg.’ Martin is an executive producer on all of the shows.

Game of Thrones prequel 'House of the Dragon' shares official first-look pics

Good news for ‘Game of Thrones’ fans as the prequel series has finally gone into production. HBO announced on Twitter that the filming for ‘House of the Dragon’ has begun in the UK. The team also released behind-the scenes photo of a socially distanced table read.&nbsp;

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‘House of the Dragon’ tells the story of the Targaryen family in Westeros and is set 300 years before the events in ‘Game of Thrones’. The drama is from co-showrunners Ryan Condal (Colony) and Miguel Sapochnik (Game of Thrones) and executive producer and saga author George R.R. Martin.

The series stars Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen, Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon a.k.a. The Sea Snake, Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria and Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole.

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‘House of the Dragon’ is one of six Game of Thrones-related prequel projects in the works at HBO. There is also a Broadway/West End production that will feature new actors playing iconic characters from the original series.

‘House of the Dragon’ is slated to premiere in 2022.

Good news for ‘Game of Thrones’ fans as the prequel series has finally gone into production. HBO announced on Twitter that the filming for ‘House of the Dragon’ has begun in the UK.

Good news for ‘Game of Thrones’ fans as the prequel series has finally gone into production. HBO announced on Twitter that the filming for ‘House of the Dragon’ has begun in the UK. The team also released behind-the scenes photo of a socially distanced table read. Fire will reign 🔥#HouseoftheDragon is officially in production. Follow @HouseofDragon for all updates. pic.twitter.com/lc3dhIcm5u — 🔥 Game of Thrones 🔥 (@GameOfThrones) April 26, 2021 × ‘House of the Dragon’ tells the story of the Targaryen family in Westeros and is set 300 years before the events in ‘Game of Thrones’. The drama is from co-showrunners Ryan Condal (Colony) and Miguel Sapochnik (Game of Thrones) and executive producer and saga author George R.R. Martin. The series stars Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen, Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon a.k.a. The Sea Snake, Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria and Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole. Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower. The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/bzqrG1vYic — House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021 × Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen. The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/ZtS8zpkfS1 — House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021 × ‘House of the Dragon’ is one of six Game of Thrones-related prequel projects in the works at HBO. There is also a Broadway/West End production that will feature new actors playing iconic characters from the original series. ‘House of the Dragon’ is slated to premiere in 2022.

House of the Dragon: 'Game of Thrones' prequel series starts production

Wait just got shorter for HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, ‘House of the Dragon’.&nbsp;

According to latest confirmation from the network, the ‘GoT’ prequel will start filming from April, 2021. The confirmation was made during the Television Critics' Association panel.

‘House of the Dragon’ is co-created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal, who will act as co-showrunner alongside Miguel Sapochnik. Sapochnik directed some of the most memorable GOT episodes, including ‘The Bells,’ ‘The Long Night’ and ‘Battle of the Bastards’.

According to Deadline, HBO and HBO Max CCO Casey Bloys said, "We're thrilled with Miguel and Ryan, their collaboration and their collaboration with us, and excited to get going.”

The 10-episode series, ‘House of the Dragon’ will star British actor Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen. It will tell the story of the Targaryen civil war that took place about 300 years before the events portrayed in GOT.

"Viserys was chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal," the official character description for King Viserys reads. "A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather's legacy, but as we've learned from Game of Thrones, good men do not necessarily make for great kings."

Last December, HBO released concept art for the new dragons featured in the series. The renderings depict one dragon's face up from up close, with dark red scales and saliva dripping from its teeth. The other photo depicts an orange dragon with spikes on its tail, wings and head.

HBO Max CCO Bloys added that the network is "talking about areas to develop, which is where this prequel came from," Deadline reported, but didn't offer much detail on potential other prequels.

"We are talking about other areas that make sense as well," he said. "George R.R. Martin's world is so big and what's interesting about it, not only is it big but he's got a lot of road maps in terms of history. So one of the great things about House of the Dragon is that's an established history that leads you to Game of Thrones the show, and there is a lot of little branches. There is a lot of opportunities and stories to tell."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/matt-smith-olivia-cooke-emma-darcy-to-star-in-got-prequel-house-of-the-dragon-349244">Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke &amp; Emma D’Arcy to star in 'GOT' prequel 'House Of The Dragon'</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-prequel-tales-of-dunk-and-egg-in-early-works-at-hbo-report-358502">'Game of Thrones' prequel 'Tales of Dunk and Egg' in early works at HBO: Report</a>

Wait just got shorter for HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, ‘House of the Dragon’. According to latest confirmation from the network, the ‘GoT’ prequel will start filming from April, 2021.

Wait just got shorter for HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, ‘House of the Dragon’. According to latest confirmation from the network, the ‘GoT’ prequel will start filming from April, 2021. The confirmation was made during the Television Critics' Association panel. ‘House of the Dragon’ is co-created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal, who will act as co-showrunner alongside Miguel Sapochnik. Sapochnik directed some of the most memorable GOT episodes, including ‘The Bells,’ ‘The Long Night’ and ‘Battle of the Bastards’. According to Deadline, HBO and HBO Max CCO Casey Bloys said, "We're thrilled with Miguel and Ryan, their collaboration and their collaboration with us, and excited to get going.” The 10-episode series, ‘House of the Dragon’ will star British actor Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen. It will tell the story of the Targaryen civil war that took place about 300 years before the events portrayed in GOT. "Viserys was chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal," the official character description for King Viserys reads. "A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather's legacy, but as we've learned from Game of Thrones, good men do not necessarily make for great kings." Last December, HBO released concept art for the new dragons featured in the series. The renderings depict one dragon's face up from up close, with dark red scales and saliva dripping from its teeth. The other photo depicts an orange dragon with spikes on its tail, wings and head. HBO Max CCO Bloys added that the network is "talking about areas to develop, which is where this prequel came from," Deadline reported, but didn't offer much detail on potential other prequels. "We are talking about other areas that make sense as well," he said. "George R.R. Martin's world is so big and what's interesting about it, not only is it big but he's got a lot of road maps in terms of history. So one of the great things about House of the Dragon is that's an established history that leads you to Game of Thrones the show, and there is a lot of little branches. There is a lot of opportunities and stories to tell." Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke & Emma D’Arcy to star in 'GOT' prequel 'House Of The Dragon' 'Game of Thrones' prequel 'Tales of Dunk and Egg' in early works at HBO: Report

It's confirmed! 'Game of Thrones' prequel series 'House of Dragon' to start rolling from April

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series is taking shape now as makers announce ‘The Outsider’ star Paddy Considine as leading man for straight-to-series House of the Dragon.&nbsp;

HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series is based on George R R Martin’s ‘Fire &amp; Blood, House of the Dragon’. It is set 300 years before the events of the recently concluded fantasy drama and tells the story of House Targaryen.

Paddy Considine will star as King Viserys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones' prequel, chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal. He will play the warm, kind and decent man as he only wishes to carry forward his grandfather's legacy. But good men do not necessarily make for great kings.

Picked up straight-to-series in October 2019, the 10-episode series is co-created by Martin and Ryan Condal.&nbsp;

Ryan Condal will pen the script alongside Sara Lee Hess and serve as co-showrunner alongside Game of Thrones veteran Miguel Sapochnik. The latter will direct the pilot of the 'GOT' prequel and additional episodes.&nbsp;

The much-awaited sequel to the fantasy series <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-prequel-house-of-the-dragon-finally-has-a-release-date-274604">‘Game of Thrones’ is set to air in 2022</a>, HBO president of programming Casey Bloys revealed earlier.

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series is taking shape now as makers announce ‘The Outsider’ star Paddy Considine as leading man for straight-to-series House of the Dragon.

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series is taking shape now as makers announce ‘The Outsider’ star Paddy Considine as leading man for straight-to-series House of the Dragon. HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series is based on George R R Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon’. It is set 300 years before the events of the recently concluded fantasy drama and tells the story of House Targaryen. Paddy Considine will star as King Viserys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones' prequel, chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal. He will play the warm, kind and decent man as he only wishes to carry forward his grandfather's legacy. But good men do not necessarily make for great kings. Picked up straight-to-series in October 2019, the 10-episode series is co-created by Martin and Ryan Condal. Ryan Condal will pen the script alongside Sara Lee Hess and serve as co-showrunner alongside Game of Thrones veteran Miguel Sapochnik. The latter will direct the pilot of the 'GOT' prequel and additional episodes. The much-awaited sequel to the fantasy series ‘Game of Thrones’ is set to air in 2022, HBO president of programming Casey Bloys revealed earlier.

HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel series ropes in Paddy Considine for this leading role