At one point, it was said that as many as five different ideas for new Game of Thrones shows were floating around. It is just one of several spin-offs that the network had in development.
Ryan Condal ( Colony, Hercules) co-created the series alongside George R.R. The source material is plentiful and will provide HBO with a lot to work with.
It goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic chair, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart. The book begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne. The Game of Thrones prequel ill tell the story of House Targaryen, taking place 300 years before the events of the main series, which concluded its run last year. That means they are likely candidates for inclusion, but nothing has been confirmed just yet. The report notes that King Viserys I, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Queen Alicent Hightower and Aegon II Targaryen were all part of the Targaryen Civil War. We know that the show will center on House Targaryen. There is no word on specific actors being looked at, nor is there any word on what roles these actors will fill. Unfortunately, few additional details were made available at this time. How, precisely, the casting process is proceeding, given the limitations presented by the current situation, hasn't been revealed, but this is a big step in the right direction for the show.Īccording to a new report, House of the Dragon has commenced with the casting process. While much remains mysterious about the return to Westeros, it has been revealed that casting has begun for the series.
The prequel series was initially confirmed in October 2019, with the network giving the show a series order. HBO is moving forward with its Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon.