“War is on” in the new trailer for Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon – released on Wednesday – as Iron Thone-hungry characters conspire to save humanity after the death of the philanthropic King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine ) to rule.
Viserys planned to make his firstborn child – Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) – the first reigning Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.
But Viserys’ hellish brother Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and a whole host of other men in power have other ideas in the series, which jumps in time a decade midway.
Canceled on Wednesday! “War is Afoot” in the new trailer for the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, as Iron Thone-hungry characters conspire to rule after the death of the philanthropic King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine).
Princess Rhaenys Velaryon (Eve Best) – who was passed over as queen by her cousin Viserys – warns Rhaenyra, “A woman would not inherit the Iron Throne, for that is the way of things.”
Rhaenyra defiantly replies, “When I am queen, I will create a new order.”
Meanwhile, Rhaenyra’s best friend from childhood, Lady Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) – whose character has been described as “a little more likable than Cersei Lannister” – marries Viserys to become queen so she can also vie for the Iron Throne.
In a culminating near-assassination scene in the preview, Alicent lunges at adult Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) with a dagger and yells, “Where’s the duty? Where is the victim?’
“Do you think the realm will ever accept me as its queen?” Viserys planned to make his firstborn child – Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) – the first reigning Queen of the Seven Kingdoms
“I am your heir”: But Viserys’ hellish brother Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and a host of other rulers have other ideas in the series, which time-skips a decade midway through
Princess Rhaenys Velaryon (Eve Best) – who was passed over as queen by her cousin Viserys – warns Rhaenyra, “A woman would not inherit the Iron Throne because that is the way of things.”
Rhaenyra defiantly replies, “When I am queen, I will create a new order.”
“Have you never imagined sitting on the Iron Throne?” Rhaenyra’s (R) childhood BFF Lady Alicent Hightower (L, Olivia Cooke) – whose character has been described as “a little more likable than Cersei Lannister” – is marrying Viserys to be queen to become so that she can also compete for the Iron Throne
Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) defiantly restrains Alicent and whispers, “Now they see you for who you are.”
As for the 17 different dragons featured on the show, Viserys believes, “You’re a power man who should never have been toyed with.”
The two-and-a-half-minute preview features a dragon egg ready to hatch from a coal-fired incubator.
Also starring in the new teaser is Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, husband of Rhaenys and the most famous seafarer in Westerosi history.
In a culminating near-assassination scene in the preview, Alicent lunges at adult Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) with a dagger and yells, “Where’s the duty? Where is the victim?’
Adult Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) defiantly restrains Alicent and whispers, “Now they see you for who you are.”
As for the 17 different dragons featured on the show, Viserys believes, “You’re a power man who should never have been toyed with.”
Baking: The two-and-a-half-minute preview features a dragon egg ready to hatch from a coal-fuelled incubator
When the 57-year-old Englishman was originally cast as Sea Snake – who made history as the first black actor to star in a Thrones role – he received a bevy of racial abuse on social media.
“Yes, that happened. I was just like, ‘Oh wow.’ And then I was like, ‘Okay, that means a lot to some people, but I can’t let that bother me,’ Toussaint told THR on Wednesday.
“I loved Game of Thrones, but my only reservation was, ‘Where is everyone else in this world?’ Because it’s a diverse world [George R.R.] Martin has created if you look [beyond Westeros]and I think this show comes closer to that.
“Sea Snake”: Also starring in the new teaser is Steve Toussaint (2-L) as Lord Corlys Velaryon, husband of Rhaenys (2-R) and the most famous seafarer in Westerosi history
“Yes, that happened. I just thought, “Oh wow!” When the 57-year-old Englishman made history as the first black actor to star in a leading role on “Thrones,” he received plenty of racial slurs on social media
Toussaint told THR on Wednesday, “And then I was like, ‘Okay, that means a lot to some people, but I can’t let that bother me.’ I loved Game of Thrones, but my only caveat was, “Where is everyone else in this world?” Because it’s a diverse world [George R.R.] Martin has created if you look [beyond Westeros]and I think this show comes closer to that.
Get it right: House of the Dragon showrunners Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan Condal tried to add variety to their show “in a way that feels organic to the world and doesn’t feel like pandering or tokenism.”
House of the Dragon showrunners Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan Condal tried to diversify their show “in a way that feels organic to the world and doesn’t feel like pandering or tokenism.”
The 73-year-old writer-executive producer certainly agrees, and he believes the film adaptation of his Fire & Blood series is “powerful, instinctive and dark” like a Shakespearean tragedy.
“There is no arya [Stark] – a character that everyone will love,” Martin warned his audience.
Creator’s approval: The 73-year-old writer-executive producer certainly agrees, and he believes the small-screen adaptation of his Fire & Blood series is “powerful, visceral and dark” like a Shakespearean tragedy.
![Martin warned his audience, “There is no arya [Stark] - a character that everyone will love. They are all flawed. They are all human. You do good. they do bad things. Greed for power, jealousy, old wounds drive them on - just like people. As I wrote them'](https://www.spamchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1658353827_985_War-is-on-in-the-new-trailer-for-Game-of.jpg "\"War is on\" in the new trailer for Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon 18")
Martin warned his audience, “There is no arya [Stark] – a character that everyone will love. They are all flawed. They are all human. You do good. they do bad things. Greed for power, jealousy, old wounds drive them on – just like people. As I wrote them’
Ready to roar! Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the $200 million budget House of Targaryen tale will release all 10 episodes on HBO Max beginning August 21
“They are all flawed. They are all human. You do good. they do bad things. Greed for power, jealousy, old wounds drive them on – just like people. As I wrote them.’
Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the $200 million budget House of Targaryen tale will release all 10 episodes on HBO Max beginning August 21.
The ensemble cast also includes Rhys Ifans, Emily Carey, Gavin Spokes, John Macmillan, Theo Nate, Sonoya Mizuno and Fabien Frankel.