HBO releases the impressive 'Game of Thrones' prequel series trailer, which promises fans fire and blood, as the network's upcoming show is set to premiere on August 21.
- Jul 21, 2022
AceShowbiz - The first official trailer for "House of the Dragon" is finally here for fans' viewing pleasure. HBO released the impressive trailer as the network's "Game of Thrones" prequel series is set to premiere on August 21.
On Wednesday, July 20, the streaming giant released the series' official trailer that follows the violence and fights for succession in Westeros, 200 years before "Game of Thrones". The trailer focuses on the Targaryen dynasty during the Dance of Dragons, and its civil war. It also gives a look at the power of dragons and the rise and fall of the Targaryens.
The trailer sees Westeros in upheaval over who will take the throne following the death of King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine). Although custom dictates that the King's first born ascend to the position, this would leave the ruling of Westeros to Viserys' daughter Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock/Emma D'Arcy), and as one of the councilmen points out "no queen has ever sat the Iron Throne."
Despite the protests, Rhaenyra remains determined to seek out what it hers by birth, no matter what a few men have to say. "When I am Queen, I will create a new order," Rhaenyra says in the trailer.
Standing in opposition to Rhaenyra's rightful claim to the throne is her uncle Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), who had his own designs on the throne, believing himself to be his brother's rightful heir.
In addition to Paddy, Matt, Milly and Emma, the cast also includes Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Emily Carey and Sonoya Mizuno. Ryan J. Condal and Miguel Sapochnik lead the series as showrunners, with composer Ramin Djawadi returning to Westeros to compose the score for the series.
"House of the Dragon" will begin airing on HBO on Sunday, August 21, with the first season running for 10 episodes in total. The show is based on George R.R. Martin's novel "Fire & Blood", which was published in 2018.
