“House of the Dragon”: the production of the spin-off “Game of Thrones” has started!

Via Twitter, HBO announced the start of production of “ House of the Dragon, ” a “ Game of Thrones‘ ‘spin-off, confirming the series’ launch for 2022.

In addition, the first images of the casting were also shown during the reading table.

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Fire will reign 🔥
The original @HBO #HouseoftheDragon series is officially in production. Soon on @HBOMax in 2022.

Fire will reign 🔥
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production. Coming soon to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/tPX8n2IvGW

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

– Dragon House (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen.
The original @HBO #HouseoftheDragon series is officially in production and arriving on @HBOMax in 2022.

Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/lZ4ERgAy5H

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

– Dragon House (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

Steve Toussaint as the sea serpent.
The original @HBO #HouseoftheDragon series is officially in production and arriving on @HBOMax in 2022.

Steve Toussaint as The Sea Snake.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/9jq1O6wEA6

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

– Dragon House (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

Paddy Considine King Viserys Targaryen.
The original @HBO #HouseoftheDragon series is officially in production and arriving on @HBOMax in 2022.

Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/ZtS8zpkfS1

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

– Dragon House (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

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Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen.
The original @HBO #HouseoftheDragon series is officially in production and arriving on @HBOMax in 2022.

Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/7TLn4cSru5

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

– Dragon House (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower.
The original @HBO #HouseoftheDragon series is officially in production and arriving on @HBOMax in 2022.

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/FOUBieuhE5

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

– Dragon House (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower.
The original @HBO #HouseoftheDragon series is officially in production and arriving on @HBOMax in 2022.

Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/bzqrG1vYic

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

– Dragon House (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

The cast will feature Olivia Cooke, who will play Alicent Hightower, the beautiful daughter of the Hand of the King; Emma D’Arcy will be Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the eldest daughter of Viserys; Matt Smith will be Prince Daemon Targaryen, the king’s younger brother; Paddy Considine will be King Viserys; Fabien Frankel will be Ser Criston Cole, member of the guard of King Viserys I Targaryen; Rhys Ifans will be Otto Hightower, the hand of the king; Steve Toussaint will be Lord Corlys Velaryon, the sea serpent; Eve Best will be Princess Rhaenys Velaryon; and Sonoya Mizuno will be Mysaria, one of the most reliable (and unlikely) allies of Prince Daemon Targaryen, heir to the throne.

The story of ‘House of the Dragon’ takes place 300 years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ and will follow Daenerys’ ancestors as House Targaryen crumbles. The plot is based on the novel “Fogo & Sangue”, by George RR Martin, which also enters as a creator alongside Ryan J. Condal.

Ten episodes have been ordered for the first season.

Check out the official synopsis of the book:

Centuries before the events of Game of Thrones, House Targaryen – the only dragonlord family to survive the destruction of Valyria – made their home in Dragonstone. The story of Fire & Blood begins with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and continues to chronicle the generations of Targaryens who fought to retain their seat, until the Civil War that nearly destroyed their dynasty.

What really happened during the dragon dance? Why was it so dangerous to visit Valyria after the destruction? What were Maegor the Cruel’s worst crimes? Here are some of the questions answered by this essential work, reported by a wise Maester from the Citadel.

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