The Iron Throne up for grabs again in 'Game of Thrones' prequel series

LOS ANGELES, Aug 8 (Reuters) – It has been three years since HBO’s juggernaut present “Recreation of Thrones” got here to an in depth.

Now, the historical past of the throne is being examined within the prequel “Home of the Dragon,” which charters how the Home of Targaryen falls into civil struggle. The collection debuts on HBO on Aug. 21.
The present begins with King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) having to decide on an inheritor, both his dutiful daughter, Princess Rhaenyra, or his wayward and violent brother, Prince Daemon.

“There’s a lot that Daemon will get away with as a result of his brother is the king,” Considine mentioned in an interview with Reuters.

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Actors portraying knights guard the Iron Throne at an interactive Recreation Of Thrones set up known as Bleed For The Throne on the South by Southwest (SXSW) convention and festivals in Austin, Texas, U.S., March 8, 2019. Picture taken March 8, 2019. REUTERS/Sergio Flores/File Picture

“It isn’t till he breaks my coronary heart together with his phrases that I do act,” Considine added.
The present relies on passages of George R.R. Martin’s 2018 novel “Fireplace & Blood,” which gave a short historical past of the Targaryen household 200 years earlier than “Recreation of Thrones.”
The crux of the present lies with the connection between two ladies, Alicent Hightower and Princess Rhaenyra.
The 2 are shut till Rhaenyra’s mom dies and Alicent marries King Viserys and turns into the queen, demanding that her youngsters turn out to be the heirs to the throne.

“You are going there from the (perspective) of two ladies for the primary time,” mentioned Emma D’Arcy, who performs the older Princess Rhaenyra within the generation-spanning story. “It is a present that interrogates patriarchy, misogyny and energy.”

Some followers complained in regards to the finale of the unique “Recreation of Thrones” collection. “Home of the Dragon” co-creator Ryan Condal mentioned the ending of the brand new collection is already deliberate.

“We do have a plan out in entrance of us, however the primary concept is to inform as a lot story because the guide provides us and as a substitute of overstaying your welcome, to get out and go away them wanting a bit of bit extra,” Condal mentioned.