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    'House of the Dragon' Kicks Off Production With Cast Table Read

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    Rhys Ifans, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, Steve Toussaint and Emma D’Arcy are among those joining the social distancing reading for the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series.

    Apr 27, 2021

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    HBO bosses have confirmed production on the “Game of Thrones” prequel, “House of the Dragon”, is underway by sharing photos of the cast at a reading.

    On Monday, April 26, a few photos from the table reading were released via the series’ official Twitter account. The first one saw its stars practicing social distancing during the session. Along with the first image, it was tweeted, “Fire will reign. The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production. Coming soon to @HBOMax in 2022.”

    George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik’s epic will debut sometime next year (2022) and feature Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Fabien Frankel, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, and Sonoya Mizuno, who all feature in new press shots.

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    ‘House of Dragon’ started production.

    “House of the Dragon” is based on George R.R. Martin’s book “Fire & Blood.” It will tell the story of House Targaryen, the ancestors of Emilia Clarke’s character, Daenerys Targaryen. Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan Condal will share the showrunner duties. The former will serve as the pilot and additional episodes’ director.

    The drama takes place 300 years before the events of “Game of Thrones”. Considine leads the cast as King Viserys Targaryen, supported by Cooke as Alicent Hightower, and D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. Toussaint, in the meantime, will tackle The Sea Snake, Smith will portray Prince Daemon Targaryen, Ifans will be seen as Otto Hightower, and Frankel landed the role of Ser Criston Cole.

    Cole is a member of King Viserys I Targaryen’s Kingsguard. He was described by Martin in a post on his blog, as a knight whose bold actions helped pave the way to civil war. “He is the common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven,” the author teased. “He has no claim to lands or titles, all he has is his honor and his skill with sword and lance.”

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      'Game of Thrones' to Celebrate 10th Anniversary by Sharing Never-Before-Seen Footage

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      In addition to that, HBO also encouraging fans to take part in a season one marathon of the hit series on Saturday, April 10 to raise funds for charities picked by members of the cast.

      Apr 8, 2021

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      “Game of Thrones” bosses are planning to spread the love as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hit show’s launch.

      The first episode of the fantasy drama aired in April 2011, and to mark the occasion, the show’s producers have shared hours of behind-the-scenes footage, clips and trailers on streaming service HBO Max.

      They are also encouraging fans to take part in a season one marathon on Saturday, April 10 to raise funds for charities picked by members of the cast.

      On top of that, the TV bosses are also planning to send three couples who staged “Game of Thrones”-themed weddings anniversary gifts including cakes and barrels of wine.

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      To mark the anniversary, Warner Bros. Consumer Products will also be releasing new products, including a one-of-a-kind Imperial egg by Faberge and a collection of Mikkeller beers inspired by the series.

      While the show ended in 2019, HBO isn’t ready to let it go just yet. According to recent reports, the network is currently developing three new spin-off series set in the the universe created by George R.R. Martin.
      One of the projects reportedly has the working title “10,000 Ships”, chronicling Princess Nymeria, an ancestor of House Martell and founder of the kingdom of Dorne. It would be set a millennium before the events of “Game of Thrones”, meaning that it would explore much older mythos than the Westeros timeline.
      Another project would be set in Flea Bottom. Developed by “Rome” creator, the last project was about the head of the House of Velaryon, Lord Corlyn Velaryon, who is also known as the Sea Snake. It was said that the working title for the project was “9 Voyages”.

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      HBO Develops Three New 'Game of Thrones' Spin-Offs

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      One of the spin-off projects reportedly has the working title ‘10,000 Ships’ and is about Princess Nymeria, an ancestor of House Martell and founder of the kingdom of Dorne.

      Mar 19, 2021

      AceShowbiz –
      HBO isn’t done yet exploring “Game of Thrones” universe. Following the massive success that the TV series brought to the network, it has been revaled that HBO is currently developing there more spin-off series of the medieval TV show. Deadline was the first to report the news.

      One of the projects reportedly has the working title “10,000 Ships”. It chronicles Princess Nymeria, an ancestor of House Martell and founder of the kingdom of Dorne. It will be set a millennium before the events of “Game of Thrones” which means it will explore much older mythos than the Westeros timeline.

      Meanwhile, one project will be set in Flea Bottom. The place is known as the shady and labyrinthine slum district of King’s Landing. Fans might remember it as it was featured in the first four seasons of “Game of Thrones”.

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      Developed by “Rome” creator, the last project is about the head of the House of Velaryon, Lord Corlyn Velaryon, who is also known as the Sea Snake. The report states that the working title for the project is “9 Voyages”.

      In addition to working on new “Game of Thrones” spin-offs, HBO is making TV take on George R.R. Martin’s “Dunk and Egg” novellas. The prequel series follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tail and Aegon V Targryen, 90 years prior to the events of HBO’s show. The network is currently in early production for an animated “Game of Thrones” series.

      As for “House of the Dragon”, which is the first “Game of Thrones” spin-off series to get a greenlight from the network, is reportedly set to begin production in April. The show stars Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Paddy Considine and Matt Smith as it eyes a 2022 premiere.

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      Original Daenerys Tamzin Merchant Showers Emilia Clarke With Praises for Making the Role Iconic

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      Looking back at her participation in the flop pilot of ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘The Tudors’ actress explains why she still wishes she listened to her instinct and turned down the role.

      Jan 29, 2021
      AceShowbiz – The actress who played Daenerys Targaryen in the original “Game of Thrones” pilot has revealed the shoot was a nightmare and she still wishes she’d turned down the role.
      Tamzin Merchant, who was cast as the Mother of Dragons for the flop 2009 pilot before Emilia Clarke landed the role, has revealed she had an inkling the show was not for her and regrets not following her instinct.
      “Shooting that pilot was a really great lesson,” she tells EW.com. “It was an affirmation about listening to my instincts and following them, because I tried to back out of that situation and, during the contract process, I did back out. I was talked back into it by some persuasive people.”

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      “Then I found myself naked and afraid in Morocco and riding a horse that was clearly much more excited to be there than I was.”
      “The Tudors” star Merchant, who was 21 at the time, has since appeared in “Salem”, “Supergirl”, and “Carnival Row”, and she’s just about to launch her career as a writer with young adult fantasy novel “The Hatmakers”.
      She reveals the scene that really left her scarred for life was Daenerys’ wedding night, which was toned down for the actual show.
      “I didn’t have any training as an actor, I only have my instincts,” Merchant adds. “And what excites me and what drives me is a compelling story and a compelling character. So for me, Game of Thrones was never that. I think it’s a testament to Emilia Clarke for making that role iconic. She was obviously excited to tell that story, and she was epic and excellent. But for me, it wasn’t in my heart to tell it.”

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      'Game of Thrones' Prequel Titled 'Tales of Dunk and Egg' in the Works on HBO

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      ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ will be the second prequel on HBO if the network greenlights the show, joining ‘House of the Dragon’ which is set 300 years before the events on ‘Game of the Thrones’.

      Jan 22, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Another prequel series of “Game of Thrones” is reportedly in early development on HBO. Titled “Tales of Dunk and Egg”, the planned project would be based on the series of fantasy novellas by George R. R. Martin.
      Variety reports that series is set to be a one-hour show. It will follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and a young Aegon V Targaryen (Egg) 90 years prior to the events of “A Song of Ice and Fire”. While there is no writer or talent currently attached to the project, a source tells the publication that HBO sets it as a high priority as the premium cabler wants to continue the success of “Game of Thrones”.
      Martin himself has released three novellas in the “Tales of Dunk and Egg” series. The novellas include “The Hedge Knight” in 1998, “The Sworn Sword” in 2003 and “The Mystery Knight” in 2010. All of them were later collected and published together in 2015 as “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”.

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      Should the project be officially announced, fans seemingly will be happy as they have been calling for an adaptation of the “Tales of Dunk and Egg” saga ever since HBO first announced it was developing various spin-off series following the end of “Game of Thrones”. It was previously teased that the saga was among the contenders to get a TV show adaptation, though Martin denied the reports at the time.
      “Tales of Dunk and Egg” will be the second prequel on HBO if the network greenlights the show, joining “House of the Dragon”. Sets 300 years before the events on “Game of the Thrones”, “House of the Dragon” will chronicle the House of Targaryen. British actor Paddy Considine has been tapped to play King Viserys Targaryen.
      “King Viserys Targaryen is chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal,” the description of the character reads. “He is a warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather’s legacy. But good men do not necessarily make for great kings.”

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      Emilia Clarke Left 'Game of Thrones' Director in Awe With Impromptu Valyrian Monologue

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      When talking about one particular scene from season 5, Jeremy Podeswa reveals that he decided to change Daenerys Targaryen’s speech from English to Valyrian at the last minute on the set.

      Nov 30, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Actress Emilia Clarke managed to improvise an entire “Game of Thrones” speech in a fictional language without anyone noticing.
      The star, who portrayed dragon queen Daenerys Targaryen on the show, met the challenge of creating an entire chunk of dialogue from scratch on the spot after director Jeremy Podeswa decided to change the monologue from English to Valyrian at the last minute on set.
      “There’s usually a lot of preparation for that sort of thing and so much consideration that goes into it and she had quite a big monologue before she sets the guy on fire,” Jeremy recalled to Entertainment Weekly of the scene, from season five of the show. “I went over to Emilia and I was like, ‘I know this is a really big ask, but do you think you could figure out a way to do this in Valyrian?’ She said, ‘Yeah, sure, I think I can do this’. And I’m all, ‘Really?’ Then she went off and cobbled together things that (Daenerys) had said in the past that made sense. She came back in 10 minutes and had this whole monologue down.”

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      Podeswa was blown away by Emilia’s impromptu performance, insisting the improvisation was close to flawless.
      “I just had to hand it to Emilia for taking on the challenge and making it completely credible,” he gushed. “Every single take, every intonation, and the way she phrased everything, you completely understood what she was meant to be saying. Then the subtitles all seemed authentic to what she was doing.”
      “She knew the language well enough at that point to make it all work. It wasn’t tracking perfectly in Valyrian, but no fan ever noticed it. She did an amazing job.”
      “Game of Thrones” ran for eight seasons before concluding its run last year (19).

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      George R.R. Martin Changes the Fate of 'Game of Thrones' Beloved Character

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      Unlike what the tragic ending shown on the HBO TV show, the author of ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ will not kill one of the most beloved characters in his upcoming book.
      Oct 8, 2020
      AceShowbiz – George R.R. Martin is changing the fate of one of “Game of Thrones” most beloved characters in his hit series of novels.
      Fans of the HBO fantasy series were left devastated when Kristian Nairn’s Hodor perished in season six of the show, after being commanded to “hold the door” amid an attack from an army of undead ‘wights.’
      His heroic actions allow Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright) and Meera Reed (Ellie Kendrick) to escape but, according to James Hibberd, author of “Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon: Game of Thrones” and the “Official Untold Story of the Epic Series”, Martin is plotting a different fate for the character.
      “As Game of Thrones fans know, the lovable, monoverbal Hodor (Kristian Nairn) perished in the season 6 episode ‘The Door’,” he writes. “The gentle giant was commanded to ‘hold the door’ and used his weight to block an exit as undead wights attacked, allowing Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright) and Meera Reed (Ellie Kendrick) to escape.”

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      “I thought they executed it very well, but there are going to be differences in the book,” adds Hibberd. “They did it very physical – ‘hold the door’ with Hodor’s strength. In the book, Hodor has stolen one of the old swords from the crypt. Bran has been warging (transposing his consciousness) into Hodor and practicing with his body, because Bran had been trained in swordplay.”
      “So telling Hodor to ‘hold the door’ is more like ‘hold this pass’ – defend it when enemies are coming – and Hodor is fighting and killing them. A little different, but same idea.”
      For the show, however, co-producer Dave Hill explains the writers opted for a more literal approach to the command, explaining, “holding the door is visually better, especially because we have so much fighting.”
      Release dates for the final two planned volumes of the “A Song of Ice and Fire” saga, “The Winds of Winter”, and “A Dream of Spring”, have yet to be confirmed.

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      'Game of Thrones' Showrunners Thought Coffee Cup Gaffe Was 'Photoshopped' as Prank

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      David Benioff and D.B. Weiss talk about the infamous gaffe in the final season of the HBO hit fantasy series, admitting they initially thought it was not real.
      Oct 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – David Benioff and D.B. Weiss “couldn’t believe” it when eagle-eyed viewers spotted a takeout coffee cup during an episode of “Game of Thrones”.
      In “The Last of the Starks”, the fourth episode of the HBO fantasy series’ eighth and final season – several of the show’s main characters gather to celebrate their victory in a vicious battle.
      However, the jubilant scene proved memorable for all the wrong reasons, after a modern to-go coffee cup was spotted among the revellers.
      Speaking with James Hibberd for his upcoming book “Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon”, which tells the story of the production of the show, showrunners Benioff and Weiss addressed the infamous moment, admitting they thought it was a “prank.”

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      “I couldn’t believe it,” said Benioff. “When we got the email about it the next day, I honestly thought someone was pranking us, because there had been things before where people were like, ‘Oh, look at that plane in the background!’ and somebody had Photoshopped it in.”
      “I thought, ‘There’s no way there’s a coffee cup in there.’ Then when I saw it on the TV I was like, ‘How did I not see that?’ ” he recalled.
      Weiss added, “I’d seen that shot one thousand times, and we’re always looking at their faces or how the shot sat with the shots on either side of it. I felt like we were the participants in a psychology experiment, like where you don’t see the gorillas running around in the background because you’re counting the basketballs.”
      “Every production that’s ever existed had things like this. You can see a crew member in Braveheart; there’s an actor wearing a wristwatch in Spartacus,” he continued. “But now people can rewind things and everybody is talking to each other in real time. So one person saw the coffee cup, rewound it, and then everybody did.”
      Speculation swirled as to who left the cup in the frame, until last October (19) when actress Emilia Clarke revealed Conleth Hill, who played Lord Varys, confessed he was responsible for the mistake.

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      Millie Bobby Brown: 'Game of Thrones' Rejection Left Me 'Very Disheartened'

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      During an appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, the ‘Enola Holmes’ star confesses that she was close to quitting acting before she landed a role on ‘Stranger Things’.
      Oct 5, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Millie Bobby Brown considered giving up on acting after losing out on a role on “Game of Thrones”.
      During her appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, the “Enola Holmes” actress, 16, recalled her early rejection, admitting after she didn’t get a role on the HBO show she contemplated a career change.
      Before scooping her part on “Stranger Things”, Millie said she became “very disheartened” by the acting industry, which she feels is “just full of rejection 24/7.”
      “I feel like you do get a lot of noes before you get a yes,” the teenager shared, adding that she was auditioning for “anything really” at the time.
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      According to the star, she “really wanted” the “Game of Thrones” role and was particularly upset when she didn’t get it.
      “I got a no for that and then that’s when I was like, ‘Oh, this is really difficult,’ ” Millie shared.
      However, after almost quitting acting, she went on an audition for a “Netflix show called ‘Montauk’ ” – which later became “Stranger Things”.
      “I auditioned and two months later they got back to us and said, ‘Hey we’d love to Skype with you’, and I Skyped with them, and the rest is history,” she smiled. ” ‘Montauk’ was definitely the one that kind of gave me that hope of doing it all again.”
      Millie rose to prominence after starring as Eleven on Netflix’s popular sci-fi horror series “Stranger Things” since 2016. At age 13, she became one youngest nominees in Emmy history after receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2017 for her role on the show.

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