Sapochnik has been the director of some of the most important chapters of game of Thrones, among them “Hard House”, “The Battle of the Bastards”, “The Winds of Winter”, “The Long Night” and “The Bells”. Other directors who will be in charge of some of the 10 episodes of the first season are Clare Kilner, Geeta V Patel Y Greg Yaitanes.
Who’s who in House of the Dragon?
Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen – chosen by the lords of Westeros as successor to the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council of Harrenhal. A warm, kind and decent man, Viserys wishes only to carry on his grandfather’s legacy. But good men are not necessarily great kings.
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen – younger brother of King Viserys and heir to the throne. A peerless warrior and dragon rider, Daemon possesses the true blood of the dragon. But it is said that every time a Targaryen is born, the gods flip a coin…
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower – daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most attractive woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She grew up in the Red Keep, close to the king and his inner circle; she possesses both courtly grace and keen political acumen.
Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen – The eldest daughter of the king, she is of pure Valyrian blood and is a rider of dragons, who will have to face a difficult challenge.
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, “The Sea Serpent” – Lord of House Velaryon, a Valyrian bloodline as old as House Targaryen. As “The Serpent of the Sea”, the most famed nautical adventurer in the history of Westeros, Lord Corlys built his home into a mighty settlement that is even richer than the Lannisters and claims the world’s largest navy.
Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen – Dragonrider and wife of Lord Corlys Velaryon, “The Queen That Never Was” was ruled out as heir to the throne by the High Council because the realm favored her cousin, Viserys, simply because he was male.
Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole – of Dornish descent, common son of the Lord of Blackhaven’s steward. Cole is not entitled to land or title; all he has to his name is his honor and his preternatural skill with a sword.
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria – who arrived in Westeros with nothing, sold more times than he can remember. She might have withered… but instead she rose to become the most trusted – and most unlikely – ally of Prince Daemon Targaryen, the heir to the throne.
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower – Ser Otto, the Hand of the King, loyally and faithfully serves his king and his kingdom. According to the Hand, the greatest threat to the kingdom is the king’s brother, Daemon, and his position as heir to the throne.
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Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen – eldest daughter of Laena Velaryon and rider of the young dragon Moondancer.
Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen – second daughter of Lady Laena and sister of Baela.
Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon – eldest son of Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Ryan Corr as Ser Harwin ‘Breakbones’ Strong – Harwin “Broken Bones” is said to be the strongest man in the Seven Kingdoms. Ser Harwin is the eldest son of the Lawmaster Lyonel Strong and heir to Harrenhal.
Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon Targaryen – firstborn of King Viserys.
Jefferson Hall as Tyland Lannister – a cunning and calculating politician, twin of Lord Jason Lannister.
Jefferson Hall as Lord Jason Lannister – the Lord of Casterly Rock and twin of Ser Tyland Lannister.
David Horovitch as Grand Master Mellos – a voice of reason and trusted advisor to King Viserys.
Wil Johnson as Ser Vaemond Velaryon – Younger brother of Coryls Velaryon and commander of the Velaryon army.
John Macmillan as Ser Laenor Velaryon – son of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen.
Graham McTavish as Ser Harrold Westerling – has served in the Royal Guard since the days of King Jaehaerys; he is a paragon of chivalry and honor.
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Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen – Second son of Viserys, Daemon’s nephew and Rhaenyra’s half-brother.
Theo Nate as Ser Laenor Velaryon – son of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen.
Matthew Needham as Larys Strong – youngest son of Master of Laws Lyonel Strong, brought to court by his father.
Bill Paterson as Lord Lyman Beesbury – Lord of Honeyholt and Coin Master in King Viserys’ small council.
Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen – second daughter of Viserys, sister of Aegon and Aemond, stepsister of Rhaenyra.
Gavin Spokes as Lord Lyonel Strong – Master of Laws to King Viserys and Lord of Harrenhal.
Savannah Steyn as Lady Laena Velayron – daughter of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen.
How much did it cost to make House of the Dragon?
House of the Dragon it cost HBO less than $20 million per episode to produce its 10-episode first season, which premieres on August 21 this year, according to Variety.
For comparison, game of Thrones it cost HBO about $100 million per season. Its price per episode started at approximately $6 million in season 1 and increased to $15 million for the show’s eighth and final season.
Key chapters of “Fire and Blood” to read before watching House of the Dragon
If beyond seeing game of Thrones in HBO either hbo max did you read “Fire and Blood”the novel of George R.R. Martin what is it based on House of the Dragon We leave you a series of chapters that will serve as a good base before watching the series:
- The Dragon’s Heirs: A Succession Affair
- The Death of Dragons: The Blacks and the Greens
- The Death of Dragons: Son by Son
- The Death of Dragons: The Red and the Gold Dragon
- The Death of Dragons: Rhaenyra Triumphant
- The Death of Dragons: Rhaenyra Dethroned
- The Dying of Dragons: The Short and Sad Reign of Aegon II
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