Thanks to HBO Max,Game of Thronesfans have a reason to celebrate.
The nearly two-minute-long clip teases the “pursuit of legacy” that’s set to unfold over the fight to claim the Iron Throne.
King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) declares that his first-born daughter, Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), will serve as the heir to the throne. Though many “promise to be faithful to King Viserys” over this decision, not everyone is on board.
“Men would sooner put the realm to the torch than see a woman ascend the Iron Throne,” says Princess Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best).
Hinting at the “ugly game” ahead, a string of scenes teases the bloody and violent battle that’s set to divide many. “History does not remember blood,” a male character adds.
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Matt Smith,Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno and Rhys Ifans are also in the cast.
This past December, Martin saidhe saw a rough cutof the anticipated prequel and gave it his stamp of approval.
“Okay, I am hardly objective. And I know a lot of what you will be seeing. (I, um, wrote the book),” he wrote ina poston his website. “Also … mum’s the word now, don’t tell anyone… I’ve seen a rough cut of the first episode. And loved it. It’s dark, it’s powerful, it’s visceral… just the way I like my epic fantasy.”
Martin continued, “[Executive producers] Ryan and Miguel have done an amazing job. And the cast… just as withGAME OF THRONES, most viewers will only have heard of a few of the actors, but I think you are going to fall in love with a lot of them. (Only to have your heart broken later when… but no, that would be telling). I think the Targaryens are in very good hands.”
House of the Dragonpremieres Aug. 21 on HBO Max.
source: people.com
