HBO is giving viewers a glimpse of the new Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, sharing first-look photos for the series One of the pictures shows Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith in character as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Prince Daemon Targaryen. Another image features Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, aka the Sea Snake. The third photo shows Olivia Cooke and Rhys Ifans in costume as Alicent Hightower and Otto Hightower.
.@HBO releases first official images from @HouseofDragon: https://t.co/LX1W1rLAM1
Based on @GRRMspeaking’s #FireandBlood the upcoming drama series is set 300 years before the events of @GameofThrones and tells the story of House Targaryen. pic.twitter.com/IOMOltsdiR
— HBO PR (@HBOPR) May 5, 2021
House of the Dragon is based on George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood, which recounts the history of House Targaryen. The series is set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones. HBO is also developing three more Game of Thrones spinoffs, 9 Voyages, aka Sea Snake, 10,000 Ships and Flea Bottom.
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