House of the Dragon is an American fantasy drama television series that is a prequel to the television series Game of Thrones (2011–2019), both based on the A Song of Ice and Fire books by George R. R. Martin. The prequel series is created by Martin and Ryan J. Condal for HBO and is based on portions of Martin's 2018 novel Fire & Blood. Set two hundred years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series chronicles the beginning of the end of House Targaryen, the events leading up to and covering the Targaryen war of succession, known as the "Dance of the Dragons". House of the Dragon received a straight-to-series order in October 2019 with casting beginning in July 2020 and principal photography beginning in April 2021 in the United Kingdom. The series is scheduled to premiere on August 21, 2022. Its first season will consist of ten episodes. The show stars Paddy Considine, Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno and Rhys Ifans.
From Freddie Fox to Simon Russell Beale, meet star-studded additions to HBO's 'House of Dragons' Season 2 cast
HBO CEO Casey Bloys confirmed in November that 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 had finished filming
Apr 1, 2024
HBO's 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 gets release date as new cast members revealed
Based on George R R Martin’s 'Fire & Blood', the series is set 200 years before 'Game of Thrones'.
Mar 28, 2024
Why is 'House of the Dragon' still filming despite SAG-AFTRA strike? Fans say 'such a vile loophole'
A fan remarked, 'So SAG members working on a show produced by an American company can still be forced to report to work because of UK union laws?'
Jul 14, 2023
A new Targaryen in the house of HBO: ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series about Aegon I Targaryen in early talks
Expanding the world of Westeros with 'House of the Dragon' as its new, successful anchor is just good business
Apr 4, 2023
'A special challenge': George RR Martin explains why 'House of the Dragon' was a formidable task
The HBO fantasy show is based on George RR Martin's novel 'Fire and Blood'
Mar 9, 2023
'It's too weird': Emilia Clarke reveals why she AVOIDS watching 'House of the Dragon'
Emilia Clarke said, 'I’m so happy it’s happening. I’m over the moon about all the awards… I just can’t do it. It's so strange'
Jan 21, 2023
Golden Globes 2023 Full Winners List: 'The Fabelmans' wins big, Michelle Yeoh and Colin Farrell take home acting trophies
'The Fabelmans' took home the Best Picture accolade at the Golden Globes while 'House of the Dragon' won Best Drama Series
Jan 11, 2023
Golden Globes 2023: 'House of the Dragon' wins Best Drama Series, beats 'Better Call Saul' and 'Severance'
Showrunner Miguel Sapchnik said, 'As you can tell, I didn't think we were going to win so I didn't get ready. Thank you very much. This is amazing'
Jan 11, 2023
'House of the Dragon' showrunner Miguel Sapochnik reportedly quit after HBO didn't hire his wife
Miguel Sapochnik wished for Alexis Raben to continue as a producer into Season 2, but the network rejected this
Jan 4, 2023
SUBSTANCE OVER STYLE: 'House of the Dragon' thumps 'The Rings of Power' as viewers for 'GoT' prequel soar
'House of the Dragon' emerged victorious in viewership wars as the show's viewership nearly doubles after Season 1 finale
Nov 18, 2022
Emma D’Arcy to Paddy Considine, HBO picks 12 ‘House of the Dragon’ stars for Emmys, Golden Globes and more
D'Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra, is being campaigned as Lead Actress, while Considine, who portrays King Viserys, has been picked for Lead Actor nominations
Nov 10, 2022
Emma D'Arcy reveals Matt Smith pitched crucial moment in 'House of the Dragon', fans say he should run show
'Give Matt Smith a place in that writting room he does a better job than half of them,' said a fan
Oct 31, 2022
'House of the Dragon' Season 1 finale SHATTERS viewership records for HBO since 'Game of Thrones' finale
The season finale of HBO fantasy drama raked in high numbers and broke several records for the network
Oct 25, 2022
What time and date does 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 release? And everything you need to know about HBO fantasy drama
The second season of 'House of the Dragon' is rumored to drop in summer 2024
Oct 24, 2022
'House of the Dragon': Will Rhaenyra seek revenge for Luke's death in Season 2? Fans call it 'a perfect cliffhanger'
A fan shared, '#HOTDFinale Did not disappoint, can’t wait for more'
Oct 24, 2022
'House of the Dragon': Fans heartbroken over Prince Lucerys Velaryon's death, say ‘he did not deserve this'
The first season of 'House of the Dragon' has come to one very dark conclusion
Oct 24, 2022
'House of the Dragon' Ending Explained: Loss of a child makes heartbroken Queen Rhaenyra wage war
The Realm's delight has experienced nothing but undelightful situations since she was proclaimed as her father's heir to sit on the Iron Throne
Oct 24, 2022
'House of the Dragon' Episode 10 LEAKED, HBO 'disappointed with unlawful action'
Episode 10 titled 'The Black Queen' followed the same pattern where it was leaked in advance, forcing HBO to respond over what it called 'unlawful action'
Oct 23, 2022
'House of the Dragon' Episode 9: Fans mortified after 'disgusting' foot fetish scene between Alicent and Lord Larys
The 'foot fetish scene' from 'House of the Dragon' made fans feel really uncomfortable
Oct 19, 2022
When will Episode 10 of 'House of the Dragon' Season 1 premiere on HBO and HBO Max?
The 'Game of Thrones' prequel inches toward its conclusion and here's when the final episode of Season 1 will air
Oct 18, 2022