Sky brings HBO Original drama series House of the Dragon, a highly anticipated ten-episode prequel of Game of Thrones to Filipino audiences on HBO GO starting August 22 (Monday).
Based on bestselling author George R.R. Martin’s novel “Fire & Blood”, the series revolves around the story of House Targaryen 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
Starring: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel, and Rhys Ifans.
Additional Cast: Milly Alcock, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Emily Carey, Harry Collett, Ryan Corr, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Graham McTavish, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Nate, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson, Phia Saban, Gavin Spokes, Savannah Steyn.
Credits: Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer, Ryan Condal; Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer/Director, Miguel Sapochnik; Executive Producer/Writer, Sara Hess; Executive Producers, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis, Ron Schmidt; Directors Clare Kilner, Geeta V. Patel; Director/Co-Executive Producer, Greg Yaitanes. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”
Tune in to the premiere of House of the Dragon, streaming on-demand beginning August 22, same time as the U.S., on HBO GO.
Before the premiere of House of the Dragon, Pinoy viewers can revisit Game of Thrones, with all episodes from Seasons 1 to 8 now streaming on HBO GO.
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HBO finally released the full trailer for the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of The Dragon.
The fantasy series takes us back to 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, when the Targaryens and their dragons ruled the Seven Kingdoms. Watch the full trailer below:
Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood book, House of the Dragon details the civil war between the Targaryens, also known as the Dance of the Dragons, which ultimately led to the downfall of the most powerful House in the Seven Kingdoms. The story is driven by the conflict between the two possible heirs of the Iron Throne, King Viserys Targaryen’s daughter Princess Rhaenyra and his younger brother Prince Daemon.
The series stars Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, and Sonoya Mizuno, with Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik serving as the showrunners.
House of the Dragon premieres on HBO GO starting this August 22.
Jon Snow is set to return to our screens in an upcoming sequel series for Game of Thrones, Hollywood Reporter reveals. In this spinoff, fans are set to see Jon’s journey after the original series’ finale.
The beloved fantasy series on TV was met with mixed reactions after its final season, but this does not stop HBO from exploring the fascinating world of Westeros even further, now having several Game of Thrones spinoffs in the works.
In the finale of the original series, fans may remember that Jon Snow, who has discovered his Targaryen lineage, decided to end the life of Daenerys after she burned down King’s Landing to win the Iron Throne. Jon is then banished and rode beyond the Wall together with the wildlings.
Not much information has been revealed yet regarding the story, but having been announced as a sequel, fans can assume that this will follow Jon Snow’s new life in the North with the wildlings and his loyal direwolf companion Ghost. Kit Harington is set to reprise his role as Jon Snow.
Other Game of Thrones spinoffs that fans could look forward to are House of the Dragon which is set for release this August, 10,000 Ships, 9 Voyages, Dunk & Egg, The Golden Empire
The ten-episode HBO Original drama House of the Dragon debuts same time as the U.S. on Monday, August 22 on HBO GO.
Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.
House of the Dragon stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans.
Additional cast members include Milly Alcock, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Emily Carey, Harry Collett, Ryan Corr, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Graham McTavish, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Nate, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson, Phia Saban, Gavin Spokes, Savannah Steyn.
Character Descriptions
Paddy Considineas King Viserys Targaryen, chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal. A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather’s legacy. But good men do not necessarily make for great kings.
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, younger brother to King Viserys and heir to the throne. A peerless warrior and a dragonrider, Daemon possesses the true blood of the dragon. But it is said that whenever a Targaryen is born, the gods toss a coin in the air…
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She was raised in the Red Keep, close to the king and his innermost circle; she possesses both a courtly grace and a keen political acumen.
Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the king’s first-born child, she is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything… but she was not born a man.
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, “The Sea Snake.” Lord of House Velaryon, a Valyrian bloodline as old as House Targaryen. As “The Sea Snake,” the most famed nautical adventurer in the history of Westeros, Lord Corlys built his house into a powerful seat that is even richer than the Lannisters and that claims the largest navy in the world.
Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, a dragonrider and wife to Lord Corlys Velaryon, “The Queen Who Never Was” was passed over as heir to the throne at the Great Council because the realm favored her cousin, Viserys, simply for being male.
Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, of Dornish descent, the common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven. Cole has no claim to land or titles; all he has to his name is his honor and his preternatural skill with a sword.
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, who came to Westeros with nothing, sold more times than she can recall. She could have wilted… but instead she rose to become the most trusted — and most unlikely — ally of Prince Daemon Targaryen, the heir to the throne.
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower. The Hand of the King, Ser Otto loyally and faithfully serves both his king and his realm. As the Hand sees it, the greatest threat to the realm is the king’s brother, Daemon, and his position as heir to the throne.
Credits: Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer, Ryan Condal; Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer/Director, Miguel Sapochnik; Executive Producer/Writer, Sara Hess; Executive Producers, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis, Ron Schmidt; Directors Clare Kilner, Geeta V. Patel; Director/Co-Executive Producer, Greg Yaitanes. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”
Filipinos can stream or download House of the Dragon from August 22 on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
As fans await the release of the Game of Thrones prequel spinoff, House of the Dragon, George R.R. Martin has announced a new book that will also give readers a closer look at the Targaryen Dynasty, The Rise of The Dragon.
On the author’s website, the book is described as “a lavish visual history of House Targaryen” with over 180 all-new illustrations. “Think of The Rise of the Dragon as a deluxe reference book, in which Westeros’ most infamous family – and their dragons – come to life in partnership with some truly incredible artists,” the blog explained. The book is set for release in October this year. For more information, visit georgerrmartin.com.
Photo: George R.R. Martin’s website
Just last year in October, the first trailer for HBO’s Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon was dropped. It goes back to two centuries before the War of the Five Kings to tell the story of House Targaryen, when they were the rulers of the Seven Kingdoms. The series will detail the Dance of the Dragons– a historical event in the Game of Thrones universe where a civil war broke out between two Targaryens and their dragons. It is also scheduled for release this year.
