House of the Dragon: New stills of dragon egg and Rhaenyra Targaryen are right here for Game of Thrones followers

Fresh footage from the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel, titled House of the Dragon, are right here and provides us a much-awaited glimpse of the lead characters from the present. It will premiere on HBO on August 21 and can take the viewers to the Targaryen empire in Westeros, and the way it got here crashing down, a whole bunch of years earlier than the occasions of the hit sequence, Game of Thrones. Also learn: House of the Dragon trailer: Game of Thrones prequel shows Targaryen civil war and fire-breathing dragons. Watch

House of the Dragon is predicated on RR Martin’s Fire and Blood that chronicles the historical past of House Targaryen, which witnessed a large civil struggle, known as the Dance of the Dragons. The present will throw mild on the Targaryen rule in Westeros and all that occur after King Viserys chooses his firstborn, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) as inheritor to the Iron Throne. There can also be a glimpse of the Great Council of Harrenhal from George RR Martin’s Fire and Blood in a photograph.

An image exhibits Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen standing in entrance of the iron throne, which appears to be like extra grand than ever, with many extra swords of their foes flanked on the steps on all sides. One image provides a more in-depth take a look at one other contender of the Iron Throne, Prince Daemon Targaryen, brother of King Viserys. A photograph additionally exhibits Prince Daemon holding a dragon egg. The photographs have been unveiled by Entertainment Weekly completely. Fans have reacted to the pictures on Twitter. One particular person wrote, “I can’t wait to devour this show. The lore and history of Game of Thrones is so rich. This addition will be amazing no doubt.” Another particular person tweeted, “This show is going to be so fucking good I’m shaking

Talking about the legacy of Game of Thrones and their approach for House of the Dragon, co-showrunner Ryan Condal told Entertainment Weekly, “People are at all times going to have one thing to say about the way in which a beloved factor involves an finish. What they are saying does not actually have an effect on the way in which we method this. We have this enormous legacy to hold ahead. [And we want to] try this in one of the best ways that honours what got here earlier than, but additionally does not do the factor that I believe a number of sequels do: Here’s [what] you like wrapped up in a unique packaging.”