HBO has released the first official images from the upcoming drama series, House Of The Dragon.
Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 300 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen. House Of The Dragon recently began production and will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO GO in 2022.
In House of the Dragon, Emma D’Arcy plays 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.
Matt Smith is Prince Daemon Targaryen, the 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.
Lord Corlys Velaryon, Lord of House Velaryon, played by Steve Toussaint, has 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.
Olivia Cooke plays 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.
Taking on the mantle of the “Hand of the King”, Rhys Ifans plays Otto Hightower. 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.
House Of The Dragon will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO GO in 2022. Till then, fans can stream or download all eight seasons of Game of Thrones on HBO GO. Download the app at App Store or Play Store and get a free trial.
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