A POPULAR show that is part of a long-running franchise has secured a third season – before the second has even aired.
HBO launched the show in August 2022, having assembled an all-star cast.
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The fantasy drama House of the Dragon is a prequel to the smash hit Game of Thrones, which aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019.
As a prequel, the story portrayed in House of the Dragon takes place approximately 200 years before the events of The Game of Thrones.
The original show was based on the A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels by George RR Martin.
The plot of House of the Dragon depicts the decline of House Targaryen.
This lineage was most notably represented in Game of Thrones by Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), a main character throughout the series.
As such, the central figures of Season 1 of House of the Dragon include King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine), a kind and decent king.
The set also characteristics Younger brother Prince Daemon Targaryen (played by former Doctor Who star Matt Smith), a fierce warrior who is more unpredictable than his brother.
Ahead of the second season’s release later this month, HBO announced that the hit show will also return for a third outing.
The network’s head of programming and drama series, Francesca Orsi shared the update in a statement.
Francesca said: “We are in awe of the mammoth effort the entire team has put into creating a spectacular second season, with a scope and scale that can only be rivaled by its heart.
“We couldn’t be more excited to continue the story of House Targaryen and see this team shine again in season three.”
She also praised George RR Martin and showrunner Ryan Condal for their work.
Who stars in House of the Dragon?
A prequel to the wildly successful fantasy series Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon debuts in August 2022. The show features an ensemble cast playing characters in the fictional setting of Westeros. Let’s take a look at some of the famous faces from House of the Dragon.
Paddy Considina: Actor, director and screenwriter Paddy was offered the role of King Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon and led the ensemble in the first season. Paddy’s film credits include Hot Fuzz and The World’s End, while his other TV work ranges from Peaky Blinders, The Outsider and The Third Day. He is also known for his collaborations with director Shane Meadows.
Matt Smith: Matt became the youngest actor to play Doctor Who when he won the role at the age of 29 in 2009. Now, a few years after the beloved BBC show, he now plays the unpredictable Prince Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Matt also starred as Prince Philip on The Crown, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance.
Olivia Cooke: From Oldham in Greater Manchester, Olivia Cooke has found success on both sides of the pond. She had the lead role of Emma Decody in Bates Motel from 2013 to 2017. Before starring as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, Olivia also appeared in the period drama Vanity Fair and the sci-fi film Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg.
Rhys Ifans: Before playing Ser Otto Hightower, Rhys Ifans was no stranger to highly successful franchises. He played Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Marvel Comics villain Dr. Curt Connors/Lizard. He played Mycroft Holmes on the CBS series Elementary. Rhys has also starred in films such as Notting Hill, Kevin & Perry Go Large and Enduring Love.
Emma D’Arcy: Before landing the role of Princess/Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma appeared as a main cast member in Wanderlust and Truth Seekers. His film credits include 2020’s Misbehavior, starring with a cast including Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Greg Kinnear, Keeley Hawes, Jessie Buckley, Phyllis Logan and Lesley Manville.
This update follows a trend for the program, having been renewed for its second season just five days after its premiere.
Returning cast members include Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy and Rhys Ifans.
The first episode of House of the Dragon season 2 will air on Sky Atlantic in the UK at 2am on Monday 17th June.
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