Matt Smith, cast of ’Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon’ assemble for a table read

“House of Dragon,” the highly-anticipated follow-up series to “Game of Thrones,” is officially underway.

HBO just released a photos from a table read with the main cast, which includes British actress Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen; “Doctor Who” star Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen; and “Ready Player One” actress Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower.

Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/lZ4ERgAy5H

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/7TLn4cSru5

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

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Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/FOUBieuhE5

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

“House of the Dragon” will also star Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen; Steve Toussaint as The Sea Snake; Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower; and Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria.

Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/ZtS8zpkfS1

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

Steve Toussaint as The Sea Snake.
The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production and coming to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/9jq1O6wEA6

— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) April 26, 2021

 

 

 

 

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Official “House of the Dragon” social media accounts have also unveiled artwork showing the appearance of the show's main characters.

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The @HBO original series #HouseoftheDragon is officially in production. Coming soon to @HBOMax in 2022. pic.twitter.com/tPX8n2IvGW

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"The Game of Thrones: House of Dragon" is currently in production and is expected to arrive on HBO Max in 2022.

Based on George R.R. Martin's book "Fire & Blood,” the series narrates the story of House Targaryen and takes place 300 years before the events that transpired in "Game of Thrones. — Margaret Claire Layug/LA, GMA News