‘House of the Dragon’ Releases Final Trailer Ahead of Next Month’s Debut

House of the Dragon

The new HBO prequel series to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, has released a new trailer ahead of its debut next month.

 

Check it out below:

 

 

Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon will follow House Targaryen divide itself over the issue of heritage — Emma D’Arcy plays Princess Rhaenyra, firstborn of King Viserys (Paddy Considine). Rhaenyra’s claim to the Iron Throne sparks nationwide discussions that will quickly turn into battles, as following the outcome of the Great Council of Harrenhal, no woman would be allowed to sit on the Iron Throne.

 

The cast also includes Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, “The Sea Snake”, Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, and Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower. Check out an extensive explanation of the role each of them will play here.

 

House of the Dragon will debut on HBO on August 21. It will be able to stream on HBO Max shortly thereafter. The cast and crew will be on Saturday at a Comic-Con panel in Hall H