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Production on Game of Thrones prequel The House of the Dragon is underway, with casting rumours and other snippets of news all firing across the internet. Whereas that other Game of Thrones prequel – the one starring Naomi Watts – quickly burnt out after filming only a pilot episode, this new series has George RR Martin on board, with Ryan Condal and Game of Thrones alumn Miguel Sapochnik working as fellow showrunners. It's going to be very different form the cancelled series, that's for sure.
Despite there being no solid release date just yet, we know a fair amount about The House of the Dragon. The Game of Thrones prequel will reveal how the Targaryen's came to take the Iron Throne, with some familiar names coming to life on the show. Peaky Blinders' Paddy Considine is reportedly set to star. Need to know more? You're in the right place. Here's everything we know so far about Game of Thrones prequel series The House of the Dragon.
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When is the House of the Dragon release date?
Don't expect House of the Dragon to reach our screens for at least another couple years. Before the pandemic threatened to delay production, HBO's Casey Bloys speculated it would release 'sometime in 2022,' adding that the script was already being written. But as lockdowns around the world pose significant production hurdles, there's a good chance it releases later than that.
Not that it's a direct equivalent, but for comparison sake: the idea for a Game of Thrones TV show was originally conceived in 2006 and development began in 2007. The pilot episode of Game of Thrones premiered in 2011, roughly four years later. With that timeline in mind, it wouldn't be without precedent to see House of the Dragons release around the 2024 mark. Though, again, that's 100% speculation, and with any luck, we'll be watching the Game of Thrones prequel well before that time. After all, HBO will want to keep George R.R. Martin's golden goose hatching eggs.
Who's in the House of the Dragon cast?
In June 2020, casting was reportedly underway at HBO, possibly for the lead Targaryen roles. Then, in October, the series' lead was announced: Paddy Considine as King Viserys I, an ancestor of everyone's favourite Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen. Viserys is chosen by the Lords of Westeros to succeed the Iron Throne and apparently wants to innocently carry on his grandfather's legacy. However, as the original series showed us, good men don't always make good leaders.
The book House of the Dragon is based on, titled Fire and Blood, features a lineup of Targaryen rulers from Aegon I to his sons, Aenys I and Maegor I, all the way up to Aegon III. We expect plenty of silver-haired dragon riders to take the reign as casting details open up in the (presumably) near future.
When is the House of the Dragon set?
The beginning of House of the Dragon will date back to roughly 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones. That might seem like a while back, but it's actually much more recent history than the canceled Naomi Watts prequel, which was set to take place 'thousands of years' before Game of Thrones and explore the early history of ancient houses as well as the origin of the White Walkers.
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Considering Westerosi societies were very much thriving, and turbulent as ever, during the timeline containing House of the Dragon, expect to see political interworkings akin to Game of Thrones explored in the prequel series. Whereas the canceled prequel would've more likely focused primarily on fantasy elements, House of the Dragon is based on a book very much centered around ancestral hierarchies, warring nations, and a massive civil war. That should equate to a prequel series more tonally similar to Game of Thrones, a show as much about dragons as the dark underbellies of society and the ruling class.
For the uninitiated, House Targaryen is very much affiliated with dragons, going all the way back to Aegon the Conqueror's fire-breathing conquest over the seven kingdoms where House of the Dragon picks up.
What's the House of the Dragon story?
House of the Dragon is based on Fire and Blood, a novel by George RR Martin covering the rise and fall of the Targaryen dynasty as recorded by a maester in pre-Game of Thrones time. Since that book has been out for about two years, we have a pretty good idea of what we can expect to see from House of the Dragon's plot.
The book picks up with Aegon's Conquest, which marked the very beginning of a new world order, the establishment of King's Landing as the world capital, and the physical formation of the Iron Throne.
Together with the help of his twin sisters, Rhaenys and Visenya (not to mention their three dragons), Aegon Targaryen I successfully subdued six of the seven kingdoms of Westeros, whether by conquest or their voluntary submission. Dorne was the only kingdom to successfully resist Targaryen rule. The only kingdom to prevail unconquered was Dorne, which Rhaenys left unharmed after finding its castles abandoned and only women and children occupying its seat.
From there follows a turbulent run of Targaryen kings and queens; good, evil, and everywhere in between; leading up to the great civil war between Aegon II and his half-sister Rhaenyra over their father Viserys I's throne. That long struggle endured for two years, through which several large-scale battles were fought until both Aegon II and Rhaenya died mysterious and grizzly respective deaths.
The resulting power void fell to the young Aegon III to occupy, which resulted in the death of 'the last dragon.' The end of Fire and Blood doesn't lead directly into the events of Game of Thrones, closing out roughly 150 years before the fateful day Robert Baratheon shows up at King's Landing to enlist Ned Stark as Hand of the King. The gap between the end of Fire and Blood and the beginning of Game of Thrones hasn't been written about in depth, but Martin has said he plans on writing Fire and Blood part 2 when he's finished the A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Game of Thrones followed the books closely and with little deviation for the first four seasons, after which substantial changes to the characters and plot were made at least partly due to the source work not being finished at the time. For those reasons, it's hard to tell how faithfully House of the Dragon will tell the stories from Fire and Blood. With Martin at the helm and Fire and Blood published in its entirety, it's a good bet the show and book will align quite nicely.
Who is the Game of Thrones prequel TV show showrunner?
George RR Martin will be heading up the Game of Thrones prequel as showrunner, along with Ryan Condal and Game of Thrones alumn Miguel Sapochnik. Sapochnik directed some of Game of Thrones' most pivotal episodes, including 'Hardhome' and 'Battle of the Bastards,' while Condal is an established screenwriter and producer well familiar with Martin's work.
What's happened to the other Game of Thrones prequel TV shows?
The Game of Thrones prequel starring Naomi Watts was canceled late last year, despite filming its pilot episode. And before that, HBO commissioned five writers to have a crack at their own Game of Thrones prequel, with some of the finest talent around ready to present their vision of Westeros. Inevitably, only one was chosen.
So, what about the other three? Martin was kind enough to update us all with a blog post about the Game of Thrones prequels before the most recent cancellation. In it, he says that, of the five prequels, one has been shelved, with three more in 'active development.' Now that the one starring Watts has been cancelled, that leaves us with another two Game of Thrones prequels alongside House of the Dragon potentially still in early development.
The author has expressed his interest to create another Game of Thrones show called Spear Carriers, inspired by the Tom Stoppard play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. '[It] would actually be set during the events of Game of Thrones', explained Martin in an interview with The New York Times, 'but it wouldn't be following Dany, Tyrion, and Jaime.'
'They would all be there in the background like Hamlet, and it would be more like, 'Here's a story about a guy in the City Watch; here's a story about a prostitute at one of Littlefinger's brothels; here's a story about a mummer who's in town to do juggling and tricks.' And they all get caught up in the events. I think that kind of show would be a lot of fun to do. Maybe I'll be able to convince them to do it!' It sounds amazing, George, but best of luck getting HBO to greenlight that one!
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The Broken Earth series by N.K. Jemisin
On a planet with a single supercontinent called The Stillness, the inhabitants endure what is called a 'Fifth Season' every few centuries. Cubase 5 full rar. The Fifth Season brings on disastrous climate change, and the people on the planet must struggle to survive. The series centers around Essun and her daughter Nassun, two magically talented people (orogenes) who are separated before the start of the most recent Fifth Season.
Area X by Jeff VanDerMeer
Also known as TheSouthern Reach Trilogy, Jeff VanDerMeer's Area X books are now available in one volume for your marathon reading convenience. Area X is a remote location that's been cut off from the rest of the continent for decades. Expeditions into the area have proven unsuccessful, with the majority of the explorers dying. The 12th expedition is a group of women: an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist, and our narrator, a biologist. This is how Annihilation, the first book in the trilogy, begins. From there, expect the unexpected.
The MaddAddam Trilogy by Margaret Atwood
This trilogy, featuring the novels Oryx and Crake, The Year of the Flood, and MaddAddam, is set in a dystopian future world that has been forever changed by plagues, floods, and genetic engineering. Only a few humans remain on Earth, fighting to survive. What makes this novel all the more unsettling is how easy it is to imagine our world devolving into the place Atwood has imagined in her series.
The Mars Trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson
What would happened if humans colonized Mars? Kim Stanley Robinson explores that idea in this series. The first novel, Red Mars, is about the settlement of a colony on Mars. Green Marspicks up thirty years later as the colony is terraforming the planet. Lastly, with a wider scope than the first two books, Blue Marsexamines the long term effects of the colonization of Mars, with the book covering an entire century. In addition, Robinson has written a collection of short stories called The Martiansthat take place over the same period of time as the three novels in the trilogy. Robinson uses these stories to imagine a successful colonization of Mars while Earth is suffering from ecological disasters and overpopulation.
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The Lady Astronaut series by Mary Robinette Kowal
As a newer series, Mary Robinette Kowal's Lady Astronaut series is only two books long; however, Kowal has promised more books in the series are forthcoming. The series starts off in 1952 after a meteorite falls to earth and destroys Washington D.C. along with much of the U.S.'s Eastern coast. The Meteorite will ultimately lead to a climate cataclysm, forcing Earth to accelerate their efforts to colonize space.
Fantasy
The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss
Another newer series, Patrick Rothfuss's Kingkiller Chronicles consists of two published books, with the third book in the series, The Doors of Stone, forthcoming. This is the story of Kvothe, an adventurer and musician, as he recalls his life's adventures to a scribe named Devan Lochees, also called The Chronicler. Eventually, Kvothe will grow up to be the most notorious wizard the world has even known. This is his journey, alternating between the present timeline and looking back at how Kvothe got to where he is today.
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
This series is so new that there is only one book currently available, but the second book in the series, The Dragon Republic, will be released in August of this year. So you won't have to wait much longer! This adult fantasy series is based on the history and politics of mid-20th century China and the Second Sino-Japanese War. The story follows protagonist Rin as she goes from being a poor orphan to training to be a part of an elite militia academy.
The Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson
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Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor
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Mystery
The Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas
In this gender-swapped series inspired by Sherlock Holmes, Charlotte Holmes investigates crimes under the pseudonym 'Sherlock.' Charlotte first gets into investigation in order to clear her family name after her father and sister are suspected of a crime. What follows from there are a series of investigations starring Charlotte and her helpful assistant Mrs. Watson. Thomas's feminist take on these characters, reimagined as women subverting the gender norms of their time, is a whole lot of fun, and there are currently four novels available in this series. The fifth is expected to release in 2020.
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Dublin Murder Squad by Tana French
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The Easy Rawlins series by Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley's private detective Easy Rawlins is a compelling character for many reasons. He's an African American private detective working in the often racist setting of Los Angeles in the 1940s to the 1960s. Because of this, issues of racism and social justice are just as integral to the storyline as the mysteries Rawlins is solving. Mosley has written 14 novels and a collection of short stories featuring Rawlins, so there are plenty of Rawlins mysteries to get you through the rest of the summer.
The Perveen Mistry series by Sujata Massey
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Romance
The Loyal League series by Alyssa Cole
There are three books currently available to read in this historical romance set during the Civil War in America. The books in this series follow the story of a group of Black spies who are working for the Union Army. While on missions, however, these spies find much more than just the information they need to fight against the Confederate soldiers. They find romance.
The Beautiful series by Christina Lauren
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Bollywood by Sonali Dev
Sonali Dev's Bollywood series currently consists of four loosely connected romance novels which can be read in any order. The first novel in the series, A Bollywood Affair, follows Mili, a girl who grew up in a small village and was promised to a man when she was only four years old. In order to prepare her for this marriage, Mili's family sends her off to America to go to school and learn how to be the perfect modern wife. However, unbeknownst to Mili, the man she is meant to marry has moved on and is involved with another woman. Samir Rathod, a beloved Bollywood director, goes to America to find Mili and secure a divorce for his brother. But when Samir meets Mili, he becomes much more involved in her life than he intended.
The Crossfire Series by Sylvia Day
The Crossfire Series follows the romantic journey of Eva Tramell and Gideon Cross. Eva moves to New York from San Diego for a chance at a new start after an abusive childhood. When she meets her boss Gideon Cross, she immediately feels a connection. Then she discovers Gideon also comes from a troubled past, and the two begin to find ways to heal one another.
Horror
The Newsflesh series by Mira Grant
In the year 2014, humans discovered a means for curing diseases. Cancer became a thing of the past. The only problem? The cure created something new: an infection that spreads quickly and takes over a person's body and mind, essentially creating zombie-like beings. This series starts twenty years after the spread of this infection. Protagonists Georgia and Shaun are trying to discover what lead to this infection. But in a future America paralyzed by fear, no one with any sense dares to leave their home. Georgia and Shaun's search for the truth might just kill them.
The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice
Interview with the Vampireby Anne Rice is basically a classic by now, and for good reason. Anne Rice's vision of vampires has essentially shaped the way we view vampires in contemporary literature. With 13 books currently available in the series, you could be following Lestat and his fellow vampire's storylines through an intense marathon reading session all summer long. The most recent novel in the series, Blood Communion, just came out last year, so it doesn't look like Anne Rice's successful vampire chronicles are going anywhere anytime soon.
Historical Fiction
The War of the Roses series by Conn Iggulden
There are many adult series about The War of the Roses out there, but Con Iggulden's is by far the best, especially if you're looking for thoughtful and meaningful characterization. The first novel, Stormbird, begins in 1437, following the death of King Edward III. Following what was a mostly peaceful regency, Henry VI ascends the throne to an atmosphere of political unrest and uncertainty.
The Wolf Hall series by Hilary Mantel
Wolf Hall chronicles one of the most fascinating moments in British history, the reign of Henry VIII. The novels are told from the perspective of Thomas Cromwell, one of Henry Tudor's most trusted advisors. Mantel follows Thomas Cromwell's journey from his humble beginnings, to his rise to a powerful advisor of the court, and finally to his eventual downfall. The first two books in the series are currently available, and the third is coming out in 2020. So catch up on the first two now so you can start preparing for this series' thrilling conclusion.
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