Five years after the controversial ending of game of Thronesthe series continues to be a landmark in world television, uniting millions of viewers in a unique experience. Adapted from the work of George R. R. Martin, the series brought to life the vast universe of Westeros, and its popularity led HBO to expand the universe created by the author. Thus, was born House of the Dragona prequel focused on House Targaryen, which quickly won over audiences with its first season and is currently in its second.
New project
Since the end of game of ThronesHBO has been exploring several spin-off possibilities. The initial choice fell on House of the Dragonbut the universe of Westeros is vast and full of stories that predate the original saga. A new project has already been announced: Aegon’s Conquest (Aegon the Conqueror), based on the conquest of Westeros by Aegon, the Conquerorand her sisters, Rhaenys and Visenya. The spin-off promises to follow the same success as its predecessor.
House Targaryen and their dragons
House of the Dragon and Aegon’s Conquest have one central element in common: House Targaryen and their dragons. If you thought you’d seen big dragons in House of the Dragonget ready for even more! In addition to Vhagar, Visenya’s (and later Aemond’s) mighty dragon, we’ll see Meraxes, Rhaenys’ dragon who could swallow a horse whole, and Balerion, the Black Dread, who, according to legend, blocked the sun with his wings.
Story based on Fire & Blood
Like this House of the Dragon, Aegon’s Conquest will be based on the book Fire & Bloodby George R.R. Martin. The creator of the new series, Mattson Tomlin, has revealed in recent interviews that he is using the book as a guide to tell the story of the conquest of Westeros. He refers to the work as a true history book, but with gaps that will be filled in with his own creative interpretation.
Pilot Episode in Production
Tomlin stressed that the series needs to have a strong dramatic arc, with characters that evolve throughout the plot. This means that although the material Fire & Blood is respected, the series will take on a life of its own, with characters that will have a well-defined beginning, middle and end. The showrunner is currently developing the pilot episode, the success of which will determine whether the series will be greenlit for production.
Targaryen Mythology
Expectations are high, since Aegon’s Conquest promises to further explore the mythology of the Targaryens, taking viewers to the period when Aegon united Westeros under the rule of his house, a pivotal moment in Westerosi history.
Another success from the Game of Thrones universe
If approved, the new series could become another hit within the growing universe of game of Thronesfurther expanding the legacy of the original series and cementing the franchise as one of the greatest in TV history.
Summary for those in a hurry:
- game of Thrones continues to be a phenomenon five years after the end, inspiring expansions of its universe.
- House of the Dragon has already won over the public and is in its second season.
- Aegon’s Conquest is the next spin-off announced, focusing on the conquest of Westeros by House Targaryen.
- Iconic dragons such as Balerion, Vhagar, and Meraxes will be featured prominently in the new series.
- The creator of Aegon’s Conquest will base the series on the book Fire & Bloodby George R. R. Martin.
- The pilot episode is in development, and its success will define the future of the production.
Source: Atrevida
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