An exclusive image of Empire shows Dragon Houseis Matt Smith in full Targaryen armor. He plays the role of Prince Daemon Targaryen, a noble yet powerful force to be reckoned with.
The prequel series game of thrones saga will be directed by Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan J. Condal, with George RR Martin directing. Set three centuries back, it will uncover the origins of House Targaryen, the rise of the empire and the impending fall from grace, which leads to the infamous civil war called dragon dance.
New Dragon House photo with Matt Smith in full armor
This fresh image revealed exclusively by Empire shows Matt Smith in his Prince Daemon Targaryen persona in full battle armor.
According to the showrunners, Dragon House will portray family rivalry like never before. The feud between Daemon and Otto Hightower (played by Rhys Ifans) will bring utter chaos to King’s Landing. game of thrones is known for its political drama, and the prequel will be no different. While the original series revolved around three families (Starks, Lannister, and Targaryen), Dragon House will focus heavily on the silver-haired clan.
Much of the drama will stem from King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) choosing his daughter, Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), as heir to the throne, breaking traditions and gender stereotypes. This will cause a rift in the family.
Despite the criticisms that the last season of game of thrones received, fans still hope that Dragon House will buy out the franchise. With author Martin being involved in the creative process, it is assured that the series will be true to its source material.
Get ready to dive back into the fascinating world of Westeros when Dragon House premieres on HBO Max this August 21.
