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HBO’sHouse of the Dragonwas revealed to have a big time jump for its first season. This ten-year dramatic leap is necessary for building the foundations of the prequel story, according to Ryan Condal, one of the showrunners.
The massive success of the epic fantasy showGame of Thronesbrought multiple spinoff series that are currently in production.House of the Dragonwill be the prequel to the original series, and it will be set 300 years before the events inGame of Thrones.
The upcoming prequel will revolve around the rise and fall of theHouse Targaryen, eventually leading up to the civil war known as theDance of the Dragons. Based onGeorge R.R. Martin’s novel,Fire & Blood, the clash is sparked by King Viserys I Targaryen choosing his daughter, Rhaenyra as heir to the Iron Throne. Prince Aegon II would take offense for this, resulting in the civil war.
What Is The Time Jump For In House Of The Dragon?
In hisinterview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Condal discussed the ten-year jump in season one.
“This is how you tell this story correctly. We’re telling a story of a generational war. We set everything up so by the time that first sword stroke falls, you understand all the players.”
The series will start with Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower, which will be followed by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke after the time leap. To properly tell the story, the writers had to lay the foundation and how it led to the war.
Alicent’s marriage to King Viserys will ruin her friendship with Rhaenyra, her childhood best friend. The first few episodes will establish their bond before breaking them apart later on.
With a story likeHouse of the Dragon, it is important to build a strong narrative foundation that will serve as the groundwork for the devastating events that will occur within the series. This time jump will help show the viewers the cause of so much mayhem which will eventually lead to the epic final battle.
House of the Dragonwill premiere this August 21 on HBO.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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