HBO’s House of the Dragon, a spin-off series related to Game of Thrones, was welcomed by both fans and critics, becoming yet another hit series for the streaming service. The first season aired in 2022 and consisted of 10 episodes, and it has been a while since we’ve known that the series would be getting a second season as well. The second season will premiere later this year on Max, and HBO is slowly heating up for the upcoming premiere, which is what we are going to do with this report as well.
In this report, as you might have guessed, we are going to bring you all that we know about the upcoming second season of House of the Dragon in one place. You are going to find out all that we know about the series’ release date, episode count, plot, trailer, and cast, ahead of the upcoming premiere.
In this report, as you might have guessed, we are going to bring you all that we know about the upcoming second season of House of the Dragon in one place. You are going to find out all that we know about the series’ release date, episode count, plot, trailer, and cast, ahead of the upcoming premiere.
- 5/27/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Diamond Select Toys is introducing a brand-new toy line this year. Along with Marvel and Star Wars, it’s launching its new line of statuettes based on House of the Dragon, the world’s newest favorite fantasy epic. Emma D’Arcy, the show’s lead, has been immortalized as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen forever thanks to the new toy line.
Diamond Select presents Queen Rhaenyra’s life-like diorama
In this brand-new Diorama from Dst, Rhaenyra Targaryen, the Black Queen, is shown holding the parchment sent by Alicent in Season 1, which had Princess Nymeria’s story. The sigils of House Targaryen adorn the crown base of the royal, white-haired dragonrider. The figure is around ten inches tall. It is presented in a window box in full color. Alejandro Pereira Ezcurra sculpted the piece, which Nelson X. Asencio designed.
How to pre-order the Queen Rhaenyra statuette
The Queen Rhaenyra diorama from House of the Dragon...
Diamond Select presents Queen Rhaenyra’s life-like diorama
In this brand-new Diorama from Dst, Rhaenyra Targaryen, the Black Queen, is shown holding the parchment sent by Alicent in Season 1, which had Princess Nymeria’s story. The sigils of House Targaryen adorn the crown base of the royal, white-haired dragonrider. The figure is around ten inches tall. It is presented in a window box in full color. Alejandro Pereira Ezcurra sculpted the piece, which Nelson X. Asencio designed.
How to pre-order the Queen Rhaenyra statuette
The Queen Rhaenyra diorama from House of the Dragon...
- 5/25/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
House of The Dragon Season 2 Creator Ryan Condal(Photo Credit –Wikimedia/YouTube)
We are just a few weeks away from the first episode of House of the Dragon Season 2. The period fantasy drama is a prequel to Game of Thrones (2011-2019). The HBO series was created by George Rr Martin and Ryan Condal and is based on Martin’s Fire and Blood book. The story takes place 200 years before the events of GoT.
House of The Dragon stars Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Tom Glynn-Carny, Ewan Mitchell, and others. The first season received a tremendous reaction and ended on a high note as we saw the bloodshed and wars. The season 2 trailers have hinted that things will only get uglier for the show’s characters. With the dragons having so much power this time, it is definitely going to be a fiery season!
We are just a few weeks away from the first episode of House of the Dragon Season 2. The period fantasy drama is a prequel to Game of Thrones (2011-2019). The HBO series was created by George Rr Martin and Ryan Condal and is based on Martin’s Fire and Blood book. The story takes place 200 years before the events of GoT.
House of The Dragon stars Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Tom Glynn-Carny, Ewan Mitchell, and others. The first season received a tremendous reaction and ended on a high note as we saw the bloodshed and wars. The season 2 trailers have hinted that things will only get uglier for the show’s characters. With the dragons having so much power this time, it is definitely going to be a fiery season!
- 5/24/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
This article appears in the new issue of Den Of Geek magazine. You can read all of our magazine stories here.
Before House of the Dragon season 2 began filming, showrunner Ryan Condal assembled the actors of the Game of Thrones prequel to view a simple slideshow. The subject of this presentation? Dragons, naturally. The dragon riders needed to get acquainted with their bonded beasts, as they’ll never actually meet them in the scaly flesh.
“These poor actors climb up on a saddle but they never interact with the creature they’re supposed to have this close bond with,” Condal says. “If you believe Westerosi historical propaganda, Aegon [II] and Sunfyre famously had the closest bond between dragon and human in history. It’s important for Tom Glynn-Carney as an actor to know what Sunfyre looks like.”
While the lesson was successful in introducing the new flying monsters to the cast,...
Before House of the Dragon season 2 began filming, showrunner Ryan Condal assembled the actors of the Game of Thrones prequel to view a simple slideshow. The subject of this presentation? Dragons, naturally. The dragon riders needed to get acquainted with their bonded beasts, as they’ll never actually meet them in the scaly flesh.
“These poor actors climb up on a saddle but they never interact with the creature they’re supposed to have this close bond with,” Condal says. “If you believe Westerosi historical propaganda, Aegon [II] and Sunfyre famously had the closest bond between dragon and human in history. It’s important for Tom Glynn-Carney as an actor to know what Sunfyre looks like.”
While the lesson was successful in introducing the new flying monsters to the cast,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The HBO prequel show House of the Dragon is fully capitalizing on the buzz surrounding the season 2 release. Fans are excited to see how the Civil War impacts the Targaryen dynasty and brings their downfall. The press and marketing that the show is undertaking to get the word out are really working wonders.
Everyone is talking about House of the Dragon from athlete Shaquille O’Neal to every major publication dedicating their front cover for the actors. Now, the official X account of House of the Dragon has released a video where the major actors are talking about the team they would choose. The choice is pretty simple, but their thoughts are complex and worth knowing.
House of the Dragon actors choose teams
Credits: Max
The latest video on the official page of House of the Dragon showcases the lead actors of the series. Interspersed with scenes from the trailer of...
Everyone is talking about House of the Dragon from athlete Shaquille O’Neal to every major publication dedicating their front cover for the actors. Now, the official X account of House of the Dragon has released a video where the major actors are talking about the team they would choose. The choice is pretty simple, but their thoughts are complex and worth knowing.
House of the Dragon actors choose teams
Credits: Max
The latest video on the official page of House of the Dragon showcases the lead actors of the series. Interspersed with scenes from the trailer of...
- 5/21/2024
- by Vidhi Narula
- Wiki of Thrones
Well, there is something about Anya Taylor-Joy that seems completely tailor-made for a role in the acclaimed HBO’s Game of Thrones world. As anticipation builds for the forthcoming second season, of House of the Dragon, Taylor-Joy’s enthusiasm for the show only fuels the excitement among fans, who are now eagerly brainstorming potential roles for her in the GoT lore.
Anya Taylor-Joy in The Northman | Focus Features
The character of Queen Rhaenys from the upcoming GoT spin-off centering around Aegon’s Conquest has emerged as the prime contender for this casting speculation. With fans voicing their hopes and desires, HBO has the golden opportunity to pay attention to their passionate pleas and orchestrate a perfect union of the actress and the franchise, more specifically, the upcoming spin-off about Aegon’s Conquest!
Fans Eagerly Push for Anya Taylor-Joy as Queen Rhaenys
As anticipation mounts for the second season of House of the Dragon,...
Anya Taylor-Joy in The Northman | Focus Features
The character of Queen Rhaenys from the upcoming GoT spin-off centering around Aegon’s Conquest has emerged as the prime contender for this casting speculation. With fans voicing their hopes and desires, HBO has the golden opportunity to pay attention to their passionate pleas and orchestrate a perfect union of the actress and the franchise, more specifically, the upcoming spin-off about Aegon’s Conquest!
Fans Eagerly Push for Anya Taylor-Joy as Queen Rhaenys
As anticipation mounts for the second season of House of the Dragon,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
If Game of Thrones was gory, s*xually explicit, and filled with n*dity and booze then wait for the House of the Dragon Season 2, as Olivia Cooke said, it has crossed the line of its sequel show. House of the Dragon Season 2 has been one of the highly anticipated television shows after the success of season 1, which gave chills to the bones to the devout fans of the saga.
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower. Image Credit: HBO
Game of Thrones was necessarily a record-breaker with extremities to complement its grand narrative, but its prequel show has done wonders as well. With the House of the Dragon’s second season scheduled, Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in the show, gave fans some hint of what the second season entails.
Olivia Cooke Gave Insight To House of the Dragon Season 2 Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon. Credit:...
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower. Image Credit: HBO
Game of Thrones was necessarily a record-breaker with extremities to complement its grand narrative, but its prequel show has done wonders as well. With the House of the Dragon’s second season scheduled, Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in the show, gave fans some hint of what the second season entails.
Olivia Cooke Gave Insight To House of the Dragon Season 2 Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon. Credit:...
- 5/21/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
As seen in House of the Dragon, Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower have been best friends since they were very young. They shared everything with each other and became close confidants. However, things changed when Alicent married Rhaenyra’s father and King Viserys. This changed the dynamic between the two young girls and soon, a rift formed between them.
The ultimate point of contention came when the matter of ascending the Iron Throne was discussed. Alicent wanted her kids to continue their father’s legacy. Whereas Rhaenyra wanted her birthright since she was the first heir in line. Nobody knew how this battle for power and the Iron Throne will eventually turn into a Civil War that will forever be remembered in Targaryen history.
Also Read: Emma D’Arcy teases a “very hateful” Rhaenyra born out of grief in House of the Dragon Season 2
Fans speculate Rhaenyra and Alicent will come...
The ultimate point of contention came when the matter of ascending the Iron Throne was discussed. Alicent wanted her kids to continue their father’s legacy. Whereas Rhaenyra wanted her birthright since she was the first heir in line. Nobody knew how this battle for power and the Iron Throne will eventually turn into a Civil War that will forever be remembered in Targaryen history.
Also Read: Emma D’Arcy teases a “very hateful” Rhaenyra born out of grief in House of the Dragon Season 2
Fans speculate Rhaenyra and Alicent will come...
- 5/20/2024
- by Vidhi Narula
- Wiki of Thrones
House of the Dragon Producers Reveal Plans for Season 3 - Main Image
The first season of House of the Dragon was released to great success. Thus, it’s a no-brainer that it was renewed for another season, though with a reduced episode count. Now, the show's producers share their plans for House of the Dragon Season 3 in case HBO renews the show.
Compared to the 10-episode first season, House of the Dragon Season 2 will only have eight episodes.
Of course, many expected it to be as long as the first one, but the producers revealed they had no control over the reduced episode count.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the series’ executive producer, Sara Hess, claimed this move wasn’t a creative call. Though she couldn’t say anything about it, she stressed it “wasn’t really our choice.”
But despite this change, plans for the hit HBO series are already sealed.
The first season of House of the Dragon was released to great success. Thus, it’s a no-brainer that it was renewed for another season, though with a reduced episode count. Now, the show's producers share their plans for House of the Dragon Season 3 in case HBO renews the show.
Compared to the 10-episode first season, House of the Dragon Season 2 will only have eight episodes.
Of course, many expected it to be as long as the first one, but the producers revealed they had no control over the reduced episode count.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the series’ executive producer, Sara Hess, claimed this move wasn’t a creative call. Though she couldn’t say anything about it, she stressed it “wasn’t really our choice.”
But despite this change, plans for the hit HBO series are already sealed.
- 5/20/2024
- EpicStream
When HBO’s House of the Dragon premiered, one of the most controversial casting decisions was the choice of Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen. Alongside fans of George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, even critics were skeptical that the Doctor Who star could bring the necessary depth and complexity to the role of the rogue prince.
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon | Warner Bros. Discovery
However, despite the massive backlash that started after Matt Smith’s casting, showrunner Ryan Condal and casting director Kate Rhodes James took a gamble on Smith’s abilities. Eventually, it paid off wonderfully, when The Crown veteran proved the critics wrong in his portrayal of the Daemon.
The Complicated Casting of Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
When casting director Kate Rhodes James was hiring actors for Ryan Condal’s Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, she went through...
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon | Warner Bros. Discovery
However, despite the massive backlash that started after Matt Smith’s casting, showrunner Ryan Condal and casting director Kate Rhodes James took a gamble on Smith’s abilities. Eventually, it paid off wonderfully, when The Crown veteran proved the critics wrong in his portrayal of the Daemon.
The Complicated Casting of Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
When casting director Kate Rhodes James was hiring actors for Ryan Condal’s Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, she went through...
- 5/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Emilia Clarke took on the role of Daenerys Targaryen in the Emmy-winning adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. Introduced as one of the last surviving members of House Targaryen, her character underwent a significant arc both in the book series and the HBO drama Game of Thrones, making her one of the most impressive and beloved characters in the series.
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones | Credit: HBO EntertainmentHowever, despite her widespread popularity, Daenerys is not the favorite character of the author behind the captivating Westeros saga. While the author doesn’t usually seem to display favoritism, he has disclosed that he does have a preferred character, specifically a favorite Targaryen.
George R.R. Martin Revealed His Favorite Targaryen
While promoting Fire & Blood, the book set 300 years before the events of A Game of Thrones and explores the history of the House Targaryen,...
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones | Credit: HBO EntertainmentHowever, despite her widespread popularity, Daenerys is not the favorite character of the author behind the captivating Westeros saga. While the author doesn’t usually seem to display favoritism, he has disclosed that he does have a preferred character, specifically a favorite Targaryen.
George R.R. Martin Revealed His Favorite Targaryen
While promoting Fire & Blood, the book set 300 years before the events of A Game of Thrones and explores the history of the House Targaryen,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
For her portrayal of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the television series House of the Dragon, Emma D’Arcy received enormous praise. Their acting skills have drawn attention and appreciation from critics and spectators alike. Their co-stars in House of the Dragon think highly of them. Hence, Matt Smith, who plays Daemon Targaryen, was the first person to inform and congratulate D’Arcy on their first ever Golden Globe nomination.
Matt Smith congratulated Emma D’Arcy on their Golden Globe nomination
In an interview with Es Magazine, D’Arcy revealed they weren’t even aware of their Golden Globe nomination. It was Matt Smith who informed them. They recalled, “I didn’t know, and it was Matt [Smith] who texted me congratulations. It was a really beautiful way to find out. He’s the perfect person to deliver news like that.”
“He’s just someone that I love, he’s like a dear friend...
Matt Smith congratulated Emma D’Arcy on their Golden Globe nomination
In an interview with Es Magazine, D’Arcy revealed they weren’t even aware of their Golden Globe nomination. It was Matt Smith who informed them. They recalled, “I didn’t know, and it was Matt [Smith] who texted me congratulations. It was a really beautiful way to find out. He’s the perfect person to deliver news like that.”
“He’s just someone that I love, he’s like a dear friend...
- 5/17/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
If everything wasn’t of the greatest caliber, a show like Game of Thrones would not have reached such heights. The two areas where the play truly excelled were the costume and wig designs. Hence, its prequel House of the Dragon including some of the best TV costumes and wigs ever produced shouldn’t come as a surprise. And Emma D’Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra, absolutely loves them.
Emma D’Arcy loves their House of the Dragon wig
The reaction to the wigs on House of the Dragon has been quite mixed. However, the one D’Arcy wears for Rhaenyra has been loved unanimously. In a recent interview with the Es magazine, D’Arcy said: “I’m very lucky, I look very different in the show. The blonde wig is a piece of armour that protects me. I have a very normal, ordinary day-to-day life and it suits me.”
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Emma D’Arcy loves their House of the Dragon wig
The reaction to the wigs on House of the Dragon has been quite mixed. However, the one D’Arcy wears for Rhaenyra has been loved unanimously. In a recent interview with the Es magazine, D’Arcy said: “I’m very lucky, I look very different in the show. The blonde wig is a piece of armour that protects me. I have a very normal, ordinary day-to-day life and it suits me.”
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- 5/17/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
5 Things You Missed in House of the Dragon Season 2 Trailer - Main Image
A month before House of the Dragon Season 2 finally hits the small screen, HBO has dropped the official trailer for the much-awaited series. As expected, it’s filled with action with the incoming war between the Green and Black Councils, but there are several things you may have missed during the first watch.
After the death of Lucerys (Elliot Grihault) in the first season finale and the threat of the looming war, Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) begins her move to face her half-brother and the king of the Seven Kingdoms, Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney).
But several other things will happen here, from dragon fights to Targaryen family drama. The battle for the throne (and revenge) continues in House of the Dragon Season 2.
So, read the five things you may have missed in the House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer.
A month before House of the Dragon Season 2 finally hits the small screen, HBO has dropped the official trailer for the much-awaited series. As expected, it’s filled with action with the incoming war between the Green and Black Councils, but there are several things you may have missed during the first watch.
After the death of Lucerys (Elliot Grihault) in the first season finale and the threat of the looming war, Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) begins her move to face her half-brother and the king of the Seven Kingdoms, Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney).
But several other things will happen here, from dragon fights to Targaryen family drama. The battle for the throne (and revenge) continues in House of the Dragon Season 2.
So, read the five things you may have missed in the House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer.
- 5/17/2024
- EpicStream
A year ago, Emma D’Arcy unwittingly boosted sales of an alcoholic beverage and its ingredients. If you’re not familiar with the situation, Max released a TikTok featuring House of the Dragon co-stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke. In the video, they discuss their favorite cocktails, and D’Arcy says, “Negroni, Sbagliato, with prosecco.” It went viral and became one of the most famous memes of 2022. However, she is not fond of the meme.
Olivia Cooke didn’t like being in a meme
Despite the popular meme adding to their fame, D’Arcy hated the clip that went on to go so viral. During the recent photoshoot with EW, D’Arcy confessed: “I don’t have anything illuminating to say on it because it’s very hard to know how to react when you become a meme.”
Cooke explained, “We were just trying to make each other laugh. There’s...
Olivia Cooke didn’t like being in a meme
Despite the popular meme adding to their fame, D’Arcy hated the clip that went on to go so viral. During the recent photoshoot with EW, D’Arcy confessed: “I don’t have anything illuminating to say on it because it’s very hard to know how to react when you become a meme.”
Cooke explained, “We were just trying to make each other laugh. There’s...
- 5/16/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
The history of the Targaryens is as convoluted and twisted as it comes. There is good reason to fear this fabled family—they are notorious for their incest, internal strife, and constant backstabbing. The Blacks and Greens, who formed the once powerful House of the Dragon, split apart and are taking up positions on opposing sides of the battleground. And Emma D’Arcy’s Rhaenyra, leading the Blacks, will be seen in a completely different form.
Rhaenyra’s sense of betrayal in House of the Dragon Season 2
After witnessing a series of deaths and betrayals, Rhaenyra is in a deep state of mourning. D’Arcy, in a recent interview with the Es magazine, states, “Those who’ve watched the first series will know that we left Rhaenyra having just received the news of her son’s murder. We pick up in series two about two weeks later, so that loss remains very raw.
Rhaenyra’s sense of betrayal in House of the Dragon Season 2
After witnessing a series of deaths and betrayals, Rhaenyra is in a deep state of mourning. D’Arcy, in a recent interview with the Es magazine, states, “Those who’ve watched the first series will know that we left Rhaenyra having just received the news of her son’s murder. We pick up in series two about two weeks later, so that loss remains very raw.
- 5/16/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
This article contains no spoilers for House Of The Dragon season 2. But it does broadly allude to events from the source material Fire & Blood.
House of the Dragon season 2 is merely one month away from its June 16 premiere on HBO. As such, many fresh tidbits are beginning to trickle out about the next batch episodes for the Game of Thrones prequel.
The latest, and most substantial download of information arrived yesterday in the form of a massive, revealing new trailer and an equally massive, revealing feature from Entertainment Weekly. While we’ve already delved into the former, there’s a detail hidden in the later that deserves further exploration.
Amid EW‘s sprawling, well-written report focusing on House of the Dragon stars Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen) and Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), there’s a passage from series writer Sara Hess that invokes an unlikely source of inspiration for season 2: The Shining.
House of the Dragon season 2 is merely one month away from its June 16 premiere on HBO. As such, many fresh tidbits are beginning to trickle out about the next batch episodes for the Game of Thrones prequel.
The latest, and most substantial download of information arrived yesterday in the form of a massive, revealing new trailer and an equally massive, revealing feature from Entertainment Weekly. While we’ve already delved into the former, there’s a detail hidden in the later that deserves further exploration.
Amid EW‘s sprawling, well-written report focusing on House of the Dragon stars Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen) and Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), there’s a passage from series writer Sara Hess that invokes an unlikely source of inspiration for season 2: The Shining.
- 5/16/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Olivia Cooke gained a whole new legion of fans when she stepped into the role of Alicent Hightower in HBO’s hit series House of the Dragon. The talented English actress effortlessly embraced the world of Westeros, mesmerizing audiences with her portrayal of the powerful Hightower matriarch. While fans eagerly await her return to this global smash series, many may not know how she acquired this role and what she did to secure it.
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
Following the show’s immediate success, Cooke took the opportunity to reflect on her audition process. During an interview, she revealed a clever trick that had enabled her to flawlessly deliver Cersei Lannister’s lines during the screening.
Olivia Cooke spilled beans on reading Cersei Lannister’s Lines During the House of the Dragon audition
During the premiere of House of the Dragon, Olivia Cooke took a moment to discuss her...
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
Following the show’s immediate success, Cooke took the opportunity to reflect on her audition process. During an interview, she revealed a clever trick that had enabled her to flawlessly deliver Cersei Lannister’s lines during the screening.
Olivia Cooke spilled beans on reading Cersei Lannister’s Lines During the House of the Dragon audition
During the premiere of House of the Dragon, Olivia Cooke took a moment to discuss her...
- 5/16/2024
- by Shikha Arya
- FandomWire
While mainstream media celebrities have to fight for every role in order to get some recognition from the audience, Internet fame is much more random and heavily based on the virality of the content you put out there. Once something goes viral, it's almost impossible to stop the hype train or change its direction.
Every once in a while, the two worlds collide and celebrities end up going viral on the Internet. Sometimes it has to do with some sort of scandal, but more often than not, they end up becoming memes. What the social media crowd doesn't think about is how easy it is for the actor to get lost behind the meme.
Why Does Olivia Cooke Hate the Negroni Meme?
Back in 2022, during the House of the Dragon promotion, Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy sat down for a video for the official Max YouTube channel. The actors played...
Every once in a while, the two worlds collide and celebrities end up going viral on the Internet. Sometimes it has to do with some sort of scandal, but more often than not, they end up becoming memes. What the social media crowd doesn't think about is how easy it is for the actor to get lost behind the meme.
Why Does Olivia Cooke Hate the Negroni Meme?
Back in 2022, during the House of the Dragon promotion, Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy sat down for a video for the official Max YouTube channel. The actors played...
- 5/16/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
This Article Contains Spoilers For Fire & Blood And House of the Dragon
The Game of Thrones franchise based on George R.R. Martin’s novel A Song of Ice and Fire has successfully managed to traumatize viewers and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop any time soon. After the end of Game of Thrones, fans of the series were treated to House of the Dragon, a prequel series based on the author’s Fire & Blood book.
Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy as Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon
Just like the original show, House of the Dragon left no stone unturned in disturbing its audience. Whether it was the brutal killing of Lyman Beesbury or Daemon and Rhaenyra’s marriage, the show makes it really difficult for us to keep watching. And now, as we move closer to the show’s second season, we...
The Game of Thrones franchise based on George R.R. Martin’s novel A Song of Ice and Fire has successfully managed to traumatize viewers and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop any time soon. After the end of Game of Thrones, fans of the series were treated to House of the Dragon, a prequel series based on the author’s Fire & Blood book.
Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy as Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon
Just like the original show, House of the Dragon left no stone unturned in disturbing its audience. Whether it was the brutal killing of Lyman Beesbury or Daemon and Rhaenyra’s marriage, the show makes it really difficult for us to keep watching. And now, as we move closer to the show’s second season, we...
- 5/16/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
There used to be a time when sequels and part-2s were a rare commodity, and you’d be lucky to get one in the same decade. But we are living in the age of spin-offs and sequels. Production houses are churning out spinoffs of their most popular franchises, and Game of Thrones couldn’t not be one of them.
The massively popular TV series, enraptured a whole generation of audiences right from the pilot episode and left us wanting more. And 2024 brought tons of news in the developments of several new Game of Thrones prequel and spin-offs. Here’s all we know about them so far.
House of the Dragon
Credits: Max
Status: Season 3 being written, Season 2 to premiere soon Last update: 15/05/2024 – Writing started, says Ryan Condol
The show took everyone by storm and exceeded most audience’s expectations. House of the Dragon is a prequel series set 200 years...
The massively popular TV series, enraptured a whole generation of audiences right from the pilot episode and left us wanting more. And 2024 brought tons of news in the developments of several new Game of Thrones prequel and spin-offs. Here’s all we know about them so far.
House of the Dragon
Credits: Max
Status: Season 3 being written, Season 2 to premiere soon Last update: 15/05/2024 – Writing started, says Ryan Condol
The show took everyone by storm and exceeded most audience’s expectations. House of the Dragon is a prequel series set 200 years...
- 5/16/2024
- by Ayesha Ameen
- Wiki of Thrones
In a recent promotional video by Entertainment Weekly, actors from House of the Dragon gave a recap of Season 1. The video featured Olivia Cooke, who portrayed Alicent Hightower and Emma D’Arcy, who portrayed Rhaenyra Targaryen in the show. They had a few laughs and gave the viewers valuable information about the show, including a joke about Daeron Targaryen.
The unknown third son of Alicent Hightower
Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy while recapping the first season of House of the Dragon mention the family trees and other important characters to the story. One particular character that stood out was Daeron Targaryen, the third son of Alicent Hightower after Aegon and Aemond. They joked about how he didn’t exist in Season 1.
Olivia Cooke mentioned:
“There is a Daeron that we have not mentioned in season 1.. um.. but he does exist, apparently.”
Having three sons questions Rhaenyra’s legitimacy to the...
The unknown third son of Alicent Hightower
Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy while recapping the first season of House of the Dragon mention the family trees and other important characters to the story. One particular character that stood out was Daeron Targaryen, the third son of Alicent Hightower after Aegon and Aemond. They joked about how he didn’t exist in Season 1.
Olivia Cooke mentioned:
“There is a Daeron that we have not mentioned in season 1.. um.. but he does exist, apparently.”
Having three sons questions Rhaenyra’s legitimacy to the...
- 5/16/2024
- by Ojas Goel
- Wiki of Thrones
HBO has unveiled the last official trailer for House of the Dragon, which will premiere in Season 2 soon. This was revealed alongside the publication of Entertainment Weekly‘s chess-themed House of the Dragon picture shoot. Along with the photo shoot, we also have a couple of never-before-seen snapshots from the upcoming TV series, which might delight a lot of Fire & Blood fans.
Exclusive images from House of the Dragon photoshoot and teasers
Entertainment Weekly recently held a photoshoot for the House of the Dragon leads, while also giving out a sneak peek of what’s to come in Season 2. Have a look at them below:
Rhaenyra with young Aegon and Viserys
Alicent with Aemond
Aegon II Targaryen
Jacaerys with Cregan Stark
Corlys Velaryon with Alyn of Hull
Ryan Condal in Cock’s Inn
Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke in the EW Photoshoot
Olivia Cooke
Emma D’Arcy
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Exclusive images from House of the Dragon photoshoot and teasers
Entertainment Weekly recently held a photoshoot for the House of the Dragon leads, while also giving out a sneak peek of what’s to come in Season 2. Have a look at them below:
Rhaenyra with young Aegon and Viserys
Alicent with Aemond
Aegon II Targaryen
Jacaerys with Cregan Stark
Corlys Velaryon with Alyn of Hull
Ryan Condal in Cock’s Inn
Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke in the EW Photoshoot
Olivia Cooke
Emma D’Arcy
Read More: Abubakar Salim...
- 5/16/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
HBO’s House of the Dragon, a spin-off series related to Game of Thrones, was welcomed by both fans and critics, becoming yet another hit series for the streaming service. The first season aired in 2022 and consisted of 10 episodes, and it has been a while since we’ve known that the series would be getting a second season as well. The season is premiering on June 16, 2024 and everyone’s slowly preparing for the premiere, as HBO is releasing more and more promotional and teaser material for the upcoming series. Today, a month before the premiere, a brand new trailer has been released, revealing more exciting details, scenes, and characters.
As we reported earlier, the premiere of House of the Dragon Season 2 will be next month, and the season will consist of eight episodes in total. This is the first in the line of a series of planned Game of Thrones...
As we reported earlier, the premiere of House of the Dragon Season 2 will be next month, and the season will consist of eight episodes in total. This is the first in the line of a series of planned Game of Thrones...
- 5/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
House of the Dragon series writer Sara Hess alongside series co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, came for an interview with EW to discuss the second season of the show. Claiming that the spinoff, based on Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin has more story to tell, Hess and Condal teased fans by revealing that they are now deep into writing season 3 as well.
A still from House of the Dragon
Meanwhile, through the interview, House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal broke the silence on the other Game of Thrones spin-off Aegon’s Conquest, which fans want Henry Cavill to lead. Previously, in 2023 it was reported that HBO was actively discussing plans for the project about Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros.
House of the Dragon Showrunner Addresses the Progress of Aegon’s Conquest
With the second season of House of the Dragon being just around the corner, writer Sara...
A still from House of the Dragon
Meanwhile, through the interview, House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal broke the silence on the other Game of Thrones spin-off Aegon’s Conquest, which fans want Henry Cavill to lead. Previously, in 2023 it was reported that HBO was actively discussing plans for the project about Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros.
House of the Dragon Showrunner Addresses the Progress of Aegon’s Conquest
With the second season of House of the Dragon being just around the corner, writer Sara...
- 5/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
House of the Dragon fans have been excitedly awaiting any updates regarding the second season. However, it seems that history is repeating itself with a familiar mistake that is leaving some fans frustrated.
Well, a recent report from Entertainment Weekly has lit up the fandom with the announcement that the eagerly awaited House of the Dragon Season 2 will indeed come with a sharpened focus on story-driven pacing, even if it means echoing Game of Thrones’ unpopular decision to reduce the episode count.
House of the Dragon‘s Velaryon family
As a devoted Westerosi spectator, we recall the ache of wanting more as GoT neared its end, and now, that familiar feeling resurfaces with House of the Dragon. The latter’s second season, which will hopefully avoid the hurried storytelling that dogged Game of Thrones, will only have eight episodes.
Understanding the Shortened Season 2 of House of the Dragon
Adapted from...
Well, a recent report from Entertainment Weekly has lit up the fandom with the announcement that the eagerly awaited House of the Dragon Season 2 will indeed come with a sharpened focus on story-driven pacing, even if it means echoing Game of Thrones’ unpopular decision to reduce the episode count.
House of the Dragon‘s Velaryon family
As a devoted Westerosi spectator, we recall the ache of wanting more as GoT neared its end, and now, that familiar feeling resurfaces with House of the Dragon. The latter’s second season, which will hopefully avoid the hurried storytelling that dogged Game of Thrones, will only have eight episodes.
Understanding the Shortened Season 2 of House of the Dragon
Adapted from...
- 5/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
*House Of The Dragon S1 Spoilers Ahead*
If we had a nickel for every time a trailer for the second season of a big budget fantasy series based on an iconic book series released on a Tuesday in mid-May, we’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice, right? Yes folks, within mere hours of the first teaser for The Rings Of Power Season 2 dropping yesterday, HBO fired back with its own fancy new trailer for House Of The Dragon’s second season. And sure enough, there be dragons. Check it out below:
As you may recall, Season 1’s breathless finale saw Aemond Targaryen’s (Ewan Mitchell) dragon Vhagar brutally kill his half-sister Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) son Lucerys (Elliot Grihault). Families, eh? Unsurprisingly, Rhaenyra’s none-too-happy about Aemond’s heinous deed, and in this new trailer things are hotting up...
If we had a nickel for every time a trailer for the second season of a big budget fantasy series based on an iconic book series released on a Tuesday in mid-May, we’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice, right? Yes folks, within mere hours of the first teaser for The Rings Of Power Season 2 dropping yesterday, HBO fired back with its own fancy new trailer for House Of The Dragon’s second season. And sure enough, there be dragons. Check it out below:
As you may recall, Season 1’s breathless finale saw Aemond Targaryen’s (Ewan Mitchell) dragon Vhagar brutally kill his half-sister Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) son Lucerys (Elliot Grihault). Families, eh? Unsurprisingly, Rhaenyra’s none-too-happy about Aemond’s heinous deed, and in this new trailer things are hotting up...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
¿De qué lado estarás? © HBO Max
Se ha publicado el nuevo tráiler oficial de la segunda temporada de “La Casa del Dragón”.
Poniente está al borde de una sangrienta guerra civil con los Consejos Verde y Negro luchando por el Rey Aegon y la Reina Rhaenyra, respectivamente. Cada bando cree que el suyo es el asiento legítimo en el Trono de Hierro. Para el público de todo el mundo, “todos deben elegir” su bando de la Casa Targaryen a medida que el reino se fractura en la segunda temporada.
Basada en “Fuego y Sangre” de George R.R. Martin, la serie nos transporta 200 años antes de los eventos de “Juego de Tronos”, explorando la fascinante historia de la Casa Targaryen.
El elenco de la segunda temporada incluye a Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno y Rhys Ifans, quienes retoman sus roles.
Se ha publicado el nuevo tráiler oficial de la segunda temporada de “La Casa del Dragón”.
Poniente está al borde de una sangrienta guerra civil con los Consejos Verde y Negro luchando por el Rey Aegon y la Reina Rhaenyra, respectivamente. Cada bando cree que el suyo es el asiento legítimo en el Trono de Hierro. Para el público de todo el mundo, “todos deben elegir” su bando de la Casa Targaryen a medida que el reino se fractura en la segunda temporada.
Basada en “Fuego y Sangre” de George R.R. Martin, la serie nos transporta 200 años antes de los eventos de “Juego de Tronos”, explorando la fascinante historia de la Casa Targaryen.
El elenco de la segunda temporada incluye a Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno y Rhys Ifans, quienes retoman sus roles.
- 5/15/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
House of the Dragon stars, Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy, might feud on-screen, but in real life, they both agree going viral and becoming a meme is not a good experience.
In 2022, the duo were doing promo for the premiere of the Game of Thrones spinoff, where they each took turns asking each other questions picked out of a bowl.
Cooke drew a question that prompted her to ask D’Arcy what was her drink of choice.
“Negroni Spagliato with prosecco in it,” D’Arcy said, which led Cooke to react and say, “Stunnin!”
The Bates Motel alum would then go viral and become a meme, something she is not too happy about.
“I did hate it for a very long time,” she said in an interview with EW. “I was in the pub. A woman opened the door for me and she said with a thick Spanish accent, ‘Stunnin’!’ I was just like,...
In 2022, the duo were doing promo for the premiere of the Game of Thrones spinoff, where they each took turns asking each other questions picked out of a bowl.
Cooke drew a question that prompted her to ask D’Arcy what was her drink of choice.
“Negroni Spagliato with prosecco in it,” D’Arcy said, which led Cooke to react and say, “Stunnin!”
The Bates Motel alum would then go viral and become a meme, something she is not too happy about.
“I did hate it for a very long time,” she said in an interview with EW. “I was in the pub. A woman opened the door for me and she said with a thick Spanish accent, ‘Stunnin’!’ I was just like,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
“House of the Dragon” stars Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy have started the promotional train for Season 2 of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff by gracing the cover of Entertainment Weekly’s latest digital issue, but they’re still somewhat haunted by one insanely viral moment from their Season 1 press tour. That would be the Negroni Spagliato meme.
It all started when Cooke and D’Arcy were flown from San Diego Comic-Con in July 2022 to San Francisco to shoot promos for “House of the Dragon.” HBO tasked the two actors with asking each other questions on video. Cooke told EW they “were put into this room and we were just so jet-lagged,” and the viral moment was born when Cooke asked D’Arcy the following question: “What’s your drink of choice?”
“Negroni Spagliato with prosecco in it,” D’Arcy answered, which prompted Cookie to let out in her Greater Manchester accent:...
It all started when Cooke and D’Arcy were flown from San Diego Comic-Con in July 2022 to San Francisco to shoot promos for “House of the Dragon.” HBO tasked the two actors with asking each other questions on video. Cooke told EW they “were put into this room and we were just so jet-lagged,” and the viral moment was born when Cooke asked D’Arcy the following question: “What’s your drink of choice?”
“Negroni Spagliato with prosecco in it,” D’Arcy answered, which prompted Cookie to let out in her Greater Manchester accent:...
- 5/14/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
House of the Dragon Season 2: Release Schedule and New Trailer - Main Image
We finally have a locked-in release schedule for House of the Dragon Season 2. Complete with a new trailer that dropped earlier today, Season 2 will run from June through August; we have the exact date for each so you can ignite your excitement (with dragon flames) and start planning those epic viewing parties!
House of the Dragon Season 2 will air on Max in the US and Sky Atlantic simultaneously (2 am) for viewers in the UK. Be sure to mark the dates below in your calendars.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Release ScheduleEpisode Release DateEpisode 1June 16Episode 2June 23Episode 3June 30Episode 4July 7Episode 5July 14Episode 6July 21Episode 7July 28Episode 8August 4
Well, that should see us Westeros fans through the entire summer, even though we have to wait a week between each episode agonisingly! In case you missed the epic trailer,...
We finally have a locked-in release schedule for House of the Dragon Season 2. Complete with a new trailer that dropped earlier today, Season 2 will run from June through August; we have the exact date for each so you can ignite your excitement (with dragon flames) and start planning those epic viewing parties!
House of the Dragon Season 2 will air on Max in the US and Sky Atlantic simultaneously (2 am) for viewers in the UK. Be sure to mark the dates below in your calendars.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Release ScheduleEpisode Release DateEpisode 1June 16Episode 2June 23Episode 3June 30Episode 4July 7Episode 5July 14Episode 6July 21Episode 7July 28Episode 8August 4
Well, that should see us Westeros fans through the entire summer, even though we have to wait a week between each episode agonisingly! In case you missed the epic trailer,...
- 5/14/2024
- EpicStream
After waiting nearly two years since the first season of House of the Dragon aired on HBO, fans finally have a full official trailer for the show’s second season, which is set to premiere on June 16.
The Game of Thrones prequel captured viewers’ attention back in the summer and fall of 2022, showcasing the story of Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and House Targaryen hundreds of years before the original characters of GoT existed. House of the Dragon is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood; Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik serve as showrunners,...
The Game of Thrones prequel captured viewers’ attention back in the summer and fall of 2022, showcasing the story of Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and House Targaryen hundreds of years before the original characters of GoT existed. House of the Dragon is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood; Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik serve as showrunners,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
HBO has released the first full-length trailer for House of the Dragon season 2 (via SFFGazette.com), and brace yourselves because it's epic. In the newly released footage, we see more of the scheming which continues in Westeros as war beckons between Queen Alicent Hightower and Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen.
The Targaryen civil war known as the "Dance of the Dragons" is nearly upon us and this sneak peek does a phenomenal job of setting the stage for the conflict to come.
All the major players are highlighted, with the sneak peek ending on a suitably epic note as Rhaenyra stands tall with Syrax looming large behind her. Who will prevail? Book readers (and most Game of Thrones fans) will know, but we won't spoil anything here,
"The first season was so much about the royal family, that 1 percent of the upper 1 percent that rules this world. All the people in the...
The Targaryen civil war known as the "Dance of the Dragons" is nearly upon us and this sneak peek does a phenomenal job of setting the stage for the conflict to come.
All the major players are highlighted, with the sneak peek ending on a suitably epic note as Rhaenyra stands tall with Syrax looming large behind her. Who will prevail? Book readers (and most Game of Thrones fans) will know, but we won't spoil anything here,
"The first season was so much about the royal family, that 1 percent of the upper 1 percent that rules this world. All the people in the...
- 5/14/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
This trailer breakdown contains no spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2. But it does broadly allude to events from the source material Fire & Blood.
Don’t be alarmed if you heard a crash around 11:07 a.m. Et on May 14, 2024. That was merely the sound of Jeff Bezos smashing his desk into pieces upon discovering that HBO had released a House of the Dragon season 2 trailer just over an hour after Prime Video unveiled its first teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2.
Based on the trailer, it once again appears as though no expense was spared for the latest season of this Game of Thrones prequel that explores the Dance of the Dragons civil war. Season 1 set up the many pieces of this Targaryen family squabble and now those pieces are set to smash into one another in season 2. While the first round...
Don’t be alarmed if you heard a crash around 11:07 a.m. Et on May 14, 2024. That was merely the sound of Jeff Bezos smashing his desk into pieces upon discovering that HBO had released a House of the Dragon season 2 trailer just over an hour after Prime Video unveiled its first teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2.
Based on the trailer, it once again appears as though no expense was spared for the latest season of this Game of Thrones prequel that explores the Dance of the Dragons civil war. Season 1 set up the many pieces of this Targaryen family squabble and now those pieces are set to smash into one another in season 2. While the first round...
- 5/14/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
On Tuesday, HBO released the full trailer for “House of the Dragon” Season 2, which premieres June 16.
The eight-episode second season of the “Game of Thrones” prequel finds the Targaryens in a civil war, with the Greens – supporters of Aegon II Targaryn (Tom Glynn-Carney), son of late king Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and the traditional heir – on one side, and the Blacks – partisans of Viserys’ daughter Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Viserys’ chosen heir, and her husband/uncle Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) on the other. Both sides claim the Iron Throne, and they will kill their kin to get it.
The trailer previews the combination of political strategy, intense action, and interpersonal backstabbing that’s the “Game of Thrones” franchise’s signature. On the political side, there’s a small council meeting where Aegon forcefully rejects the idea of dignity in favor of revenge. On the action side,...
The eight-episode second season of the “Game of Thrones” prequel finds the Targaryens in a civil war, with the Greens – supporters of Aegon II Targaryn (Tom Glynn-Carney), son of late king Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and the traditional heir – on one side, and the Blacks – partisans of Viserys’ daughter Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Viserys’ chosen heir, and her husband/uncle Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) on the other. Both sides claim the Iron Throne, and they will kill their kin to get it.
The trailer previews the combination of political strategy, intense action, and interpersonal backstabbing that’s the “Game of Thrones” franchise’s signature. On the political side, there’s a small council meeting where Aegon forcefully rejects the idea of dignity in favor of revenge. On the action side,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
The battles will continue in Season 2 of House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel brought to fans by creator George R.R. Martin, and the war of the great houses will rages on in the first full-length House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer. Fights on dragon back and family in-fighting with both the Targaryens and Hightowers define the thrilling nearly three-minute trailer dropped on Tuesday, May 14 by HBO (see below). But it’s the tension between Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Daemon (Matt Smith) that stands out the most. “Do you accept me as your queen and ruler?” Rhaenyra asks her husband, her voice shaking. When Daemon can’t answer, her look is one of shock and anger. House of the Dragon Season 2 premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9/8c on HBO (streaming on Max). In the Season 1 finale, Rhaenyra Targaryen was seen contemplating allegiance to her half-brother, King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney...
- 5/14/2024
- TV Insider
In October of 2022, the first season of House of the Dragon left audiences with a sense of impending war as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen found herself laced with rage and coming to a decision to battle for the throne. The second season suffered some delay due to last year’s dual union strikes, but wait no more. The new trailer from HBO prepares you for the inevitable war as both houses are preparing for the grand-scale conflict and lines are about to be drawn. House of the Dragon is set to premiere on Sunday, June 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and available to stream on Max.
The returning cast from the first season of House of the Dragon includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia,...
The returning cast from the first season of House of the Dragon includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia,...
- 5/14/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
All hail the king ... or the queen! Which one has the rightful claim, you ask? Well, that depends on which side you happen to have sworn allegiance to in the great Targaryen schism known as the Dance of the Dragons.
"House of the Dragon" lived up to its billing as an essential "Game of Thrones" prequel, set hundreds of years before Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen ever made their claims on the Iron Throne. The events of the mythic Targaryen civil war always loomed large in the background of the original HBO series, but never before had we seen the fire, blood, and (of course) incest depicted with as much fervor as the 10 episodes that comprised its debut season. With all the major players fully established and the stakes set impossibly high, season 2 now has a full runway to double down on our favorite royal squabble and dive deep into...
"House of the Dragon" lived up to its billing as an essential "Game of Thrones" prequel, set hundreds of years before Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen ever made their claims on the Iron Throne. The events of the mythic Targaryen civil war always loomed large in the background of the original HBO series, but never before had we seen the fire, blood, and (of course) incest depicted with as much fervor as the 10 episodes that comprised its debut season. With all the major players fully established and the stakes set impossibly high, season 2 now has a full runway to double down on our favorite royal squabble and dive deep into...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Dune: Part Two will make its streaming debut on Max next Tuesday, May 21. The streaming service has also revealed the official trailer for House of the Dragon Season 2.
Dune: Part Two explores the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
The big-screen epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller Dune with returning and new stars, including Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar nominee Josh Brolin, Oscar nominee Austin Butler, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Oscar winner Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, and Souheila Yacoub, Stellan Skarsgård, with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem.
Dune: Part Two explores the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
The big-screen epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller Dune with returning and new stars, including Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar nominee Josh Brolin, Oscar nominee Austin Butler, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Oscar winner Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, and Souheila Yacoub, Stellan Skarsgård, with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem.
- 5/14/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
HBO is rolling out some beauteous dragon footage and a potty-mouthed Aegon in the season 2 trailer for House of the Dragon, which returns June 16.
The drama based on on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood” is setting up an epic war between the Targaryens and the Hightowers following the Season 1 finale, which saw tragedy befall the former (R.I.P Prince Lucerys Velaryon) at the hands of the latter (Prince Aemond Targaryen). The series was largely able to continue filming last summer during the strikes as it has a largely British cast under Equity contracts rather than SAG-AFTRA ones.
Season two returning cast is Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.
New cast members include Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull,...
The drama based on on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood” is setting up an epic war between the Targaryens and the Hightowers following the Season 1 finale, which saw tragedy befall the former (R.I.P Prince Lucerys Velaryon) at the hands of the latter (Prince Aemond Targaryen). The series was largely able to continue filming last summer during the strikes as it has a largely British cast under Equity contracts rather than SAG-AFTRA ones.
Season two returning cast is Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.
New cast members include Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
“House of the Dragon” Season 2 is about to soar onto screens soon.
After Season 2 was first unveiled at Ccxp in Sao Paolo in December 2023 with a teaser, and later released viral dueling trailers, the season of the dragon is almost upon audiences. Season 2 will not have a time jump like in Season 1, and instead solely focus on former besties turned step-family Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent (Olivia Cooke) as they both battle for the Iron Throne.
Per the official synopsis, after the death of King Viserys I (Paddy Considine), an undeniable rift has grown between his daughter Rhaenyra (D’Arcy) and wife Alicent (Cooke), after their close friendship as teenagers. A rift that’s now a full-blown civil war.
The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” and is set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones.”
In addition to Cooke and D’Arcy, fellow returning cast members include Matt Smith,...
After Season 2 was first unveiled at Ccxp in Sao Paolo in December 2023 with a teaser, and later released viral dueling trailers, the season of the dragon is almost upon audiences. Season 2 will not have a time jump like in Season 1, and instead solely focus on former besties turned step-family Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent (Olivia Cooke) as they both battle for the Iron Throne.
Per the official synopsis, after the death of King Viserys I (Paddy Considine), an undeniable rift has grown between his daughter Rhaenyra (D’Arcy) and wife Alicent (Cooke), after their close friendship as teenagers. A rift that’s now a full-blown civil war.
The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” and is set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones.”
In addition to Cooke and D’Arcy, fellow returning cast members include Matt Smith,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
HBO has released the official trailer for the second season of House of the Dragon.
Below is the trailer for the upcoming season, which gets underway June 16 and runs for eight episodes.
The new season of the Game of Thrones prequel will continue to chronicle the House Targaryen civil war and is based upon George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood.
The trailer comes just hours after Amazon revealed the first trailer for the second season of its fantasy drama, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
The new season features returning cast members Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall and Matthew Needham.
There’s also several new cast members that have boarded the show: Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong,...
Below is the trailer for the upcoming season, which gets underway June 16 and runs for eight episodes.
The new season of the Game of Thrones prequel will continue to chronicle the House Targaryen civil war and is based upon George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood.
The trailer comes just hours after Amazon revealed the first trailer for the second season of its fantasy drama, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
The new season features returning cast members Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall and Matthew Needham.
There’s also several new cast members that have boarded the show: Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong,...
- 5/14/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
House of the Dragon was given an almost impossible task. Game of Thrones is considered a cultural phenomenon; it has raised the bar for quality and changed the way TV series are produced. However, all fans know that the first rule of this fandom is not to talk about the latest seasons.
The series' controversial finale, which was not supported by the original source material, undermined the audience's trust in the universe. It took a lot of skill and effort to fish something worthwhile out of the ashes and ruins that Benioff and Weiss left behind.
The first promotional footage of the series left conflicting impressions, and casting decisions raised questions. Some fans awaited House of the Dragon armed with skepticism, bias, and a willingness to bury the project under tons of criticism. But the first episode came out, and for many, skepticism gave way to surprise and then excitement.
The series' controversial finale, which was not supported by the original source material, undermined the audience's trust in the universe. It took a lot of skill and effort to fish something worthwhile out of the ashes and ruins that Benioff and Weiss left behind.
The first promotional footage of the series left conflicting impressions, and casting decisions raised questions. Some fans awaited House of the Dragon armed with skepticism, bias, and a willingness to bury the project under tons of criticism. But the first episode came out, and for many, skepticism gave way to surprise and then excitement.
- 5/12/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
After King Viserys I Targaryen’s calm reign ended in Season 1, the realm is about to fall into war in Season 2 of House of the Dragon, which promises an inflow of new characters and the return of old ones. In addition to delving further into the massive struggle known as the Dance of the Dragons, this forthcoming season will present us with new sets that were not there in Season 1.
House of the Dragon cast recalls returning for Season 2
As the release date for House of the Dragon Season 2 slowly rolls closer, the hype meter is up by several levels. The cast too was hyped when they were called in for Season 2, with several of them recalling as seen in the new featurette:
Armies raised. Alliances formed. The #HOTDS2 cast returns to set. pic.twitter.com/qVT7Aqsczy
— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) May 10, 2024
Olivia Cooke: It feels like...
House of the Dragon cast recalls returning for Season 2
As the release date for House of the Dragon Season 2 slowly rolls closer, the hype meter is up by several levels. The cast too was hyped when they were called in for Season 2, with several of them recalling as seen in the new featurette:
Armies raised. Alliances formed. The #HOTDS2 cast returns to set. pic.twitter.com/qVT7Aqsczy
— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) May 10, 2024
Olivia Cooke: It feels like...
- 5/11/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
House of the Dragon devotees: Prepare for scaly beasts on an epic scale.
A video, released Thursday by HBO, features many of the series’ cast offering an in-depth preview of what life in Westeros will look like when Season 2 premieres on Sunday, June 16 (9/8c).
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“There’s more of a sense of the world, more of a sense of the kingdoms,” Olivia...
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“There’s more of a sense of the world, more of a sense of the kingdoms,” Olivia...
- 5/10/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
HBO is taking you behind the scenes of House of the Dragon Season 2 in a new video. Watch as showrunner Ryan Condal and the cast express their excitement to be back on set and what the fans can expect in the new season.
The eight-episode second season debuts on Sunday, June 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war, with the Green and Black Councils fighting for King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively. As each side believes theirs to be the rightful seat on the Iron Throne, the Green and Black trailers reflect those two perspectives in separate yet complementary halves of the same story.
For global audiences, “All Must Choose” their side of House Targaryen as the realm fractures in season two. Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood,...
The eight-episode second season debuts on Sunday, June 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war, with the Green and Black Councils fighting for King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively. As each side believes theirs to be the rightful seat on the Iron Throne, the Green and Black trailers reflect those two perspectives in separate yet complementary halves of the same story.
For global audiences, “All Must Choose” their side of House Targaryen as the realm fractures in season two. Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The highly acclaimed Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon surrounding the rise and fall of the Targaryen dynasty, has made waves with its great mix of action, drama, and fantasy, which appealed to a wide range of viewers. Further, adding an element of excitement alongside standout performances from Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy, the spin-off featured legendary stories about great houses from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood.
A still from House of the Dragon
Standing side by side with House Targaryen, House of the Dragon focused on another family, the Velaryons, helmed by the Sea Snake, Corlys Velaryon, and his wife, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. Turning them central to this story, House Velaryons is distinctly portrayed as a Black family. Although people assume this was done solely for the sake of inclusivity, this deliberate creative choice is actually more than just for a diverse cast.
House of the Dragon...
A still from House of the Dragon
Standing side by side with House Targaryen, House of the Dragon focused on another family, the Velaryons, helmed by the Sea Snake, Corlys Velaryon, and his wife, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. Turning them central to this story, House Velaryons is distinctly portrayed as a Black family. Although people assume this was done solely for the sake of inclusivity, this deliberate creative choice is actually more than just for a diverse cast.
House of the Dragon...
- 5/9/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Game of Thrones s*x scenes were always considered problematic, especially since several actors had opened up about the demeaning nature of them. However, the show crossed all lines with one particularly disgusting scene in Season 5 Episode 6. Sophie Turner’s Sansa Stark is subjected to brutal r*pe by her new husband, the sadistic Ramsay Bolton, in this episode. The scene was not only unwatchable but also problematic on multiple levels, prompting a fan outcry.
One Game of Thrones scene involving Sophie Turner’s Sansa Stark received widespread criticism from fans
The infamous ‘Black Wedding’ episode was not a part of George R.R. Martin’s original books. Sansa Stark had already been through enough trauma in the series and another torture/r*pe scene did not add anything to her character arc.
Game Of Thrones‘ Unnecessarily Disgusting Scene Received Widespread Criticism
Sophie Turner and Iwan Rheon in the problematic scene...
One Game of Thrones scene involving Sophie Turner’s Sansa Stark received widespread criticism from fans
The infamous ‘Black Wedding’ episode was not a part of George R.R. Martin’s original books. Sansa Stark had already been through enough trauma in the series and another torture/r*pe scene did not add anything to her character arc.
Game Of Thrones‘ Unnecessarily Disgusting Scene Received Widespread Criticism
Sophie Turner and Iwan Rheon in the problematic scene...
- 4/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
When Game of Thrones wrapped up its run after eight seasons, it seemed it had ruined any chance of a spinoff due to the poor fan reaction to the final season.
House of the Dragon, a prequel charting the downfall of the Targaryen dynasty, premiered in 2022 and delivered plenty of fantasy drama to reignite interest in the franchise.
The Targaryen storyline is interesting because we didn’t meet many of them on the original series due to them being dead.
House of the Dragon Season 1 successfully established the conflicts between the Greens and the Blacks to prepare for the mother of all battles on House of the Dragon Season 2.
With new episodes fast approaching, it’s time to delve into everything we know about the next chapter.
Get all the details below.
When will House of the Dragon Season 2 premiere?
House of the Dragon Season 2 will premiere on Sunday, June...
House of the Dragon, a prequel charting the downfall of the Targaryen dynasty, premiered in 2022 and delivered plenty of fantasy drama to reignite interest in the franchise.
The Targaryen storyline is interesting because we didn’t meet many of them on the original series due to them being dead.
House of the Dragon Season 1 successfully established the conflicts between the Greens and the Blacks to prepare for the mother of all battles on House of the Dragon Season 2.
With new episodes fast approaching, it’s time to delve into everything we know about the next chapter.
Get all the details below.
When will House of the Dragon Season 2 premiere?
House of the Dragon Season 2 will premiere on Sunday, June...
- 4/27/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
With a little over a month away from its premiere, the anticipation surrounding House of the Dragons 2 is extremely high, thanks to the first one, which reinvigorated fans’ interest in the IP. Moreover, fans are excited to see how Lady Baela Targaryen’s story will expand in the new one, as despite having less screen time in the first season, she did succeed in leaving a lasting impact.
Although many were reasonably left impressed by Bethany Antonia’s portrayal of the character, a vocal minority online was upset following the diversity presented in the Targaryen/Velaryon clan. But Antonia didn’t let the trolls bring her down and came out as gay in response to one racist rant.
Bethany Antonia Clapped Back at Racist Trolls
Bethany Antonia | House of the Dragon via HBO)
Considering people in the Targaryen clan have been mostly presented as whites with blonde hair, Bethany Antonia...
Although many were reasonably left impressed by Bethany Antonia’s portrayal of the character, a vocal minority online was upset following the diversity presented in the Targaryen/Velaryon clan. But Antonia didn’t let the trolls bring her down and came out as gay in response to one racist rant.
Bethany Antonia Clapped Back at Racist Trolls
Bethany Antonia | House of the Dragon via HBO)
Considering people in the Targaryen clan have been mostly presented as whites with blonde hair, Bethany Antonia...
- 4/23/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
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