The long wait of GoT fans is finally over. Following the conclusion of HBO’s blockbuster series ‘Game of Thrones‘, the OTT platform has returned with a tantalizing spin-off of the internationally acclaimed series. The almost 2-minute long video of the trailer was launched on HBO Max yesterday. The trailer gives the fans a glimpse inside the Targaryen Civil War in ‘House of the Dragon‘.
‘Fire & Blood’, the novel by George RR Martin serves as the basis for this prequel series. The Targaryen dynasty reigns dominant over the seven Kingdoms of Westeros in House of the Dragon. The story is set about 200 years before the era of ‘GoT‘. This new series will focus on unleashing new characters and highlight the downfall of the Targaryen dynasty. It will also include the civil conflict known as the Dance of the Dragons that resulted in their downfall.
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Expected Cast Of ‘House Of The Dragon’
This new series is a creation of Ryan J. Condal and George R. R. Martin. House of the Dragon will have Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen. King Viserys I Targaryen is the fifth king of the Seven Kingdoms. Further, Matt Smith is cast as the Prince Daemon Targaryen. Prince Daemon Targaryen is the heir who is presumptive to the Iron Throne. Emma D’Arcy will be portraying the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen is King Viserys’s firstborn child. Also, she aspires to become the first Queen to sit on the Iron Throne. At last Olivia Cooke plays the role of Lady Alicent Hightower and obviously, there are other actors and actresses involved too.
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What Does The Trailer Highlight?
The teaser reintroduces the throne for the battle. But this time it is Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen vying for the position of dictator against the backdrop of a horrific civil war. It is here that the legacy will take precedence and sacrifice will be required. The speech was the most stunning aspect of the trailer.
One of the best dialogues delivered includes, “Blood is not remembered in history. It only remembers names.” Only time will tell what plot this new series is building up!
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