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Weiss will not be a part of the new series. Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B.
Similar to Thrones, Dragon will have a 10-episode first season and feature Martin as Executive Producer.
Among the cast for the new series are Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Milly Alcock, Olivia Cooke, Paddy Constantine, and Sonoya Mizuno. House of the Dragon will cover Martin's Dance of the Dragons book, telling the story of a great civil war that took place between two opposing factions of House Targaryen. While many fans expressed their disappointment with Game of Thrones' ending and how certain storylines were concluded, HBO greenlit House of the Dragon later that same year, which would be set 200 years before the events of Thrones. Martin, came to a close in 2019 after eight award-winning seasons. Game of Thrones, HBO's critically acclaimed fantasy series based upon the books of author George R.
The new Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon, will complement the original show while establishing its own unique tone.
