The confirmed premiere date for ‘House of the Dragon‘ Season 2 is set for August 2024, so get ready for an epic return to the dragon-filled world.
Matt Smith confirms ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 release in August.
During a recent BBC radio interview on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show featuring Smith, Davina McCall, Frank Skinner, Bradley, and Barney Walsh, a fan asked about the release date for House of the Dragon Season 2. In response, Smith replied, “I think it’s in August.“
Smith said, “August, I think, I think summer. This summer, yeah. I’ve not seen any of it yet, but we finished last year.”
‘House of the Dragon’ is serving as a prequel to ‘Game of Thrones.’ Set about 100 years after the Targaryen Conquest, it follows the events leading to the “Dance of the Dragons” war. The first season premiered in August 2022, and the series has been renewed for a second season by HBO, with Ryan Condal as the showrunner. The series was created by George R. R. Martin and Condal for HBO. According to reports, HBO is reportedly considering a Season 3 for ‘House of the Dragon’ after wrapping up Season 2.
During Brazil’s CCXP fan convention, the first teaser trailer for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 was dropped. Episode 1, titled ‘A Son for a Son‘ and directed by Alan Taylor, showcases Daemon Targaryen (Smith) sneaking into King’s Landing to plan ‘Blood & Cheese’ in the second half.
The show stars Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon, Eve Best as Rhaenys Targaryen, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole, Graham McTavish as Harrold Westerling, Matthew Needham as Larys Strong, Jefferson Hall as Tyland Lannister / Jason Lannister, Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon, Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen, Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen, Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen, Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen, Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen. The co-starring roles include Anthony Flanagan as Steffon Darklyn, Paul Kennedy as Jasper Wylde, Jordon Stevens as Elinda Massey, Luke Tittensor as Arryk Cargyll, Max Wrottesley as Lorent Marbrand.
‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 will consist of eight episodes and is scheduled to premiere on Max in August 2024.
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