HBO was then in a spot to decide which project could follow the cultural phenomenon coming out ofGeorge R.R.
So, making a spin-off was a crucial point for both HBO and Martin.
HBO passed onDunk and Egg, butDance of the Dragonsseemed like an option to pursue.
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Nonetheless, HBO didnt want to put all its eggs in one basket.
So the web connection delved into Martins works and developed fifteen ideas that could be developed as a prequel.
Oscar winnerBrian Helgelands idea saw a take on the Dornish warrior queen Nymeria.
Another idea was pursued byCarly Wray,which then went toBryan Cogman.
Cogman, one of the writers and co-executive producers onThroneshad a good take, but HBO passed on it.
ShowrunnerMiguel Sapochniktells, At first HBO was like, How can we subvert [Thrones]?
The Dance of Dragons felt like an obvious straight-down-the-line prequel.
They wanted to do something so totally different that it would blow everybodys minds.
House of the Dragon will premiere on August 21.
Check out the trailer below:
