Days after going up to Hall H at San Diego-Con’s Comic-Con to preview the “Game of Thrones” pre-show, the “House of the Dragon” cast reassembled for the series’ world premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
Set nearly 200 years before the events of the HBO mega-series, “House of the Dragon” focuses on the Targaryen dynasty with all its dysfunction — and all of their dragons.
With 17 winged creatures appearing in Season 1 alone, many actors have spent a significant amount of time pretending to fly. Matt Smithstarring the Demon Prince Targaryen, said diverse That riding a mechanical bear mimicking a dragon was “good fun”.
“You’re on a remote control, and someone moves it, and then they shoot you a load of wind and rain,” he said sarcastically. “Work beats for a living.”
But sword fighting was a little more dangerous. At Comic-Con, his acting partner Fabian Frankl (Sir Kriston Cole) admitted he accidentally “stuck” Smith in the face during rehearsal.
“I’m really sorry to say this because I was asked if I hit him too hard,” Frankel said when the revelation was reminded. “But I felt at the time, ‘Oh my God of all the people I could have turned away from my face, Matt was the worst.'” You were ready for them to go,” Matt Smith, right? You are out of show. “
However, Smith did not have any hard feelings about the incident, stating, “It tasted me, but it was fine. I lived to fight another day.”
There are a few swords involved Olivia Cook Depicted by Alicent Hightower (except for the infamous catspaw dagger seen in the trailers), but her character’s story still runs deep. The relationship between Alicent and Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma Darcy) is integral to the show’s plot, as the series chronicles their friendship as young women (with Alicent portrayed by Emily Carrey and Rhaenyra by Millie Alcock) and the chaos that ensues when Rhinera’s claim is challenged with an iron fork, resulting in a civil war known to the masses as the Dance of Dragons.
“These two women are so much stronger together but the patriarchy has driven a wedge between them. They are used as political pawns their whole lives when in fact they are so much more than that,” Cook quipped, explaining what sparked her curiosity about the plot of the story. “They realize that as the series goes on, they have strength, power and determination, but the men around them are absolutely determined to watch the world burn around them for legacy.”
Legacy is a huge buzzword when it comes to “Game of Thrones,” and given that “House of the Dragon” should follow the success of both George R. R. Martin’s book series and the pop culture tyrant that was an award-winning HBO show. Emmy, there is a great deal of pressure.
Steve Toussaint (Lord Corliss Philaerion) noticed the relief he felt in Hall H as he watched the excitement of the fans first-hand.
“It was overwhelming. From the moment the show was announced, there was a lot of anticipation and a lot of people attended, ‘I hope they do a good job,’” Toussaint explained. “So finally, to be able to actually be surrounded by a generally supportive embrace. – People just go, ‘I can’t wait to see it, I know it’s going to be cool.’ It’s still nerve-wracking, but… we’re so proud of what we’ve done, and I think people are going to love it.”
With nods to “thresholds” like the banners bearing the House Targaryen sigil adorning the walkway to the after-party, as well as a bronze dragon skull at the entrance to the museum, HBO gave guests a simple taste of the production design’s experienced cast and crew on set.
However, he lost from the group – which also included stars Buddy ConsidineAnd the Eve is betterAnd the Rhys Evans And the Gavin the speakerthe participants in the show Ryan Kundal And the Miguel Saposhnik – He was the writer of “Game of Thrones” Martin. Before the show began, Casey Bloys, chief content officer for HBO and HBO Max, told the audience that Martin, who also serves as co-creator and EP on “House of the Dragon,” was unable to attend the event after testing positive for COVID-19.
Back on the carpet, co-model Condall thought of him being the “chosen one” Martin entrusted with adapting “Fire and Blood,” which was his passion project.
“It’s a lot of process. I mean, it’s a huge responsibility,” Condall shared. “I love George so much as a man and as a writer and creator. I love his world. That’s why I ended up here. I came here as a fan. I was hired because I was a fan.”
But while effectively “requesting this task,” the creator admits, “I don’t think I knew what I was really doing.”
Overall, though, investing as a fan had its merits first, as Condall sought to make the series he “would like to know if I was just sitting on my couch” and feels the team has done it. .
For his part, Sapochnik is one of the most successful alumni of the original “Game of Thrones” series, receiving two Primetime Emmys as executive producer and director on the show, the latter winning in 2016 for the epic “Battle of Bastards Episode”.
While Sapochnik will direct three episodes of the new show, fans shouldn’t expect more battle scenes from the director. “I’m retired from fighting fights, I’m afraid,” he confirmed, before sharing the advice he gave to the directors who directed the most amazing scenes. He advised “don’t go big for bigger”. “If you get into a fight, make sure it has a story and make sure it’s for the character’s purpose. Otherwise, there is no point in having a fight.”
In short, Sapochnik’s advice to other filmmakers joining the franchise: “Don’t screw it up.”
“House of the Dragon” premieres August 21 on HBO and HBO Max.
(Pictured above: Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke Emma Darcy and Steve Toussaint.)
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