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"House of the Dragon," which debuts Aug. 21,
takes place 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," a
medieval fantasy series that became a global phenomenon during
an eight-season run that ended in 2019.
The new 10-episode series tells the story of a "generational
war" among the Targaryens, executive producer Ryan Condal said.
"It begins at the absolute pinnacle of the dynasty, the height
of their power, wealth and influence. They have the most dragons
they will ever have," Condal said. "It's just before the bloom
starts to come off the rose."
Paddy Considine plays King Viserys Targaryen, who the actor
described as "a man of good temperament, and a kind man, trying
to keep the peace time going within the kingdom."
"Doctor Who" star Matt Smith plays Prince Daemon Targaryen, the
king's younger brother. The pair have "quite a complicated
relationship," Smith said. Emma D'Arcy portrays Princess
Rhaenyra Targaryen, her father's chosen successor.
Also in the family tree is Princess Rhaenys Velaryon (Eve Best),
who was passed over for the throne.
"She should have been the queen," Best said of the character.
"It's kind of annoying that she isn't. It's also kind of
annoying that people keep reminding her that she isn't."
The new series is based on author George R.R. Martin's book
"Fire & Blood." Martin, who had criticized parts of "Game of
Thrones," said he had seen nine of the "House of the Dragon"
episodes and found them "pretty amazing."
"These books, these characters, are like my kids," he said.
"When you give your kids to people for adoption, you wonder how
they will they be treated, will you recognize them?"
So far, "I'm really very happy," he said.
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine)
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