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An exclusive image fromEmpireshowsHouse of the Dragon’s Matt Smith in full Targaryen armor. He plays the role of Prince Daemon Targaryen, a noble yet strong force to be reckoned with.
The prequel series to theGame of Thronessaga will be directed byMiguel Sapochnik and Ryan J. Condal, under George R.R. Martin’s supervision. Set three centuries back, it will unravel the origins of the House Targaryen, the rise of the empire, and the imminent fall from grace, which leads to the infamous civil war calledDance of the Dragons.
New House Of The Dragon Still Photo With Matt Smith In Full Armor
Thisfresh image revealed exclusively byEmpireshows Matt Smith in his character Prince Daemon Targaryen in full battle armor.
According to the showrunners,House of the Dragonwill portray family rivalry like never before. Daemon and Otto Hightower’s (played by Rhys Ifans) feud shall bring total chaos to King’s Landing.Game of Thronesis known for its political drama, and the prequel will not be different from it. While the original series revolved around three families (Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryens),House of the Dragonwill heavily focus on the silver-haired clan.
Much of the drama will stem from King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) choosing his daughter,Rhaenyra Targaryen(Emma D’Arcy), as heir to the throne, breaking traditions and gender stereotypes. This will cause a rift in the family.
Despite the criticisms that the final season ofGame of Thronesreceived, fans are still hoping thatHouse of the Dragonwill redeem the franchise. With author Martin being involved in the creation process, there is assurance that the series will be faithful to its source material.
Get ready to dive back into the fascinating world of Westeros whenHouse of the Dragonpremieres on HBO Max this August 21.
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