Fans of the HBO series “House of the Dragon” can rejoice as production for its second season has officially begun. The hit show has returned to Leavesden Studios in the United Kingdom to continue filming, with a first-look picture of the Iron Throne being released in the Great Hall of the Red Keep.
According to Deadline, the upcoming season will be two episodes shorter than the first season. However, it will still feature an impressive cast, including Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Meanwhile, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham are all set to return for the second season.
The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” a companion novel to the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series that inspired the hugely popular “Game of Thrones.” Martin is also an executive producer and co-creator of the series alongside Ryan Condal. Other executive producers include Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, and Vince Gerardis.
In a statement, Condal expressed his excitement about the new season and working with the original cast members and new talent. “All your favorite characters will soon be conspiring at the council tables, marching with their armies, and riding their dragons into battle. We can’t wait to share what we have in store,” he said.
The first season of “House of the Dragon” premiered in January 2022 and was well-received by fans and critics alike. It tells the story of the Targaryen family and their rise to power in Westeros, leading up to the events of “Game of Thrones.”
While no release date has been set for the second season, it is expected to premiere sometime in 2024. Until then, fans can continue to speculate about what twists and turns are in store for their favorite characters.
In conclusion, “House of the Dragon” has officially begun production for its second season, and fans can’t wait to see what’s in store. With an impressive cast and an exciting storyline, it’s sure to be another hit for HBO. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming season!