House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel, has been renewed for a second season, following the success of season one. The second season is expected to continue the story, based on the Fire & Blood book by George R. R. Martin, where season one left off. Here's what we know so far about House of the Dragon season two.
The Story Will Continue
House of the Dragon is set two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones and follows House Targaryen as they descend into a civil war over who should inherit the throne after King Viserys I. According to co-creator Ryan Condal, "Season 1 was setting the table for a very bloody feast to come." The story will continue in season two, which will pick up where the plot left off. Condal explained that he is particularly interested in picking up with all the characters introduced in season one, particularly Rhaenyra and Alicent's families, and seeing what happens now that they are fighting a civil war against each other.
The Key Cast Is Expected to Return
No cast has been confirmed yet, but Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Emma D’Arcy (Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen), and Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) are all expected to reprise their roles, as are Fabien Frankel (Criston Cole), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), Steve Toussain (Corlys Velaryon), Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower), and Sonoya Mizuno (Mysaria).
We can also expect the actors who play the next generation of Targaryens, Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon II Targaryen), Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen), and Phia Saban (Helena Targaryen), to return. We will likely see the return of Bethany Antonia (Baela Targaryen), Phoebe Campbell (Rhanea Targaryen), and Harry Collet (Jacaerys Velaryon) as well.
House of the Dragon: Season 2 Teaser
Co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik Will Not Return for Season Two
House of Dragon's co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik is stepping down. Ryan Condal will now be House of Dragon's sole showrunner and will work closely with co-creator George R.R. Martin. According to the Hollywood Reporter, which broke the news, "Sources say Sapochnik is exiting the show after pouring an exhausting three years of effort into the Game of Thrones prequel."
Conclusion
House of the Dragon season two promises to continue the epic saga of House Targaryen, with a phenomenal cast and crew and a story that has already established itself as must-see-TV. Fans can expect the story to pick up where season one left off, with a focus on the civil war between Rhaenyra and Alicent's families. While the show will be without co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, Ryan Condal is well-equipped to take the reins and bring to life the next chapter of this Shakespearean or Greek tragedy.