The series also featuresMatt Smithas Prince Daemon Targaryen, a brutal Targaryen next in line for taking the throne.
House of the Dragonis based onFire & Blood, a prequel novel written byGame of ThronesauthorGeorge R.R.
The story will center on the civil war that split the Targaryen family apart.
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The series was created by Martin and writerRyan Condal.
Condal also acts as showrunner, together with directorMiguel Sapochnik.
The three executive produce alongside writerSara Hess, directorGreg Yaitanes,Jocelyn Diaz,Vince Gerardis, andRon Schmidt.
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Other directors includeClare Kilner,Geeta V. Patel.
House of the Dragondebuts on August 21on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
Check the new poster below:
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