House of the Dragon renewed for TWO more series – but there’s a catch
IT has been revealed that House Of The Dragon, will go on to have another two instalments.
Fans of the hit Game Of Thrones spin-off series will get their chance to see even more of Westeros.
House Of The Dragon first made its premiere in August 2022 and has been a hit with fans ever since.
The hit HBO fantasy series starred the likes of former Doctor Who star Matt Smith and Misbehaviour actress Emma D'Arcy in leading roles.
Former Harry Potter star Rhys Ifans, Dunkirk's Tom Glynn-Carney, and Vanity Fair personality Olivia Cooke also feature among the names in the large ensemble cast.
It's based on parts of the 2018 novel, Fire & Blood, written by the acclaimed author George R. R. Martin.
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The show is also set 200 years before the events of the original "Game of Thrones,"; as it tells the story of the legendary Targaryen dynasty.
Now, it has been revealed that the programme has been commissioned until series four.
However, co-creator Ryan Condal has now confirmed that the show will end after the fourth instalment.
Fans will have a long time to wait before the next edition of the hit drama, as the show will go into production in 'early 2025'.
Francesca Orsi from HBO explained: "We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season two, with a scope and scale that is only rivalled by its heart.
"We could not be more thrilled to continue the story of House Targaryen and watch this team burn bright again for season three.
House of The Dragon is available to watch now on Sky and NOW.
Who stars in House of the Dragon?
A prequel to smash-hit fantasy series Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon premiered in August 2022. The show features an ensemble cast playing characters in the fictional setting of Westeros. Let's take a look at some of the famous faces in House of the Dragon.
Paddy Considine: Actor, director and screenwriter Paddy received the role of King Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon and led the ensemble in sesason one. Paddy's film credits include Hot Fuzz and The World's End, while his other TV work ranges from Peaky Blinders, The Outsider and The Third Day. He is also known for his collaborations with director Shane Meadows.
Matt Smith: Matt became the youngest ever actor to play Doctor Who, when he nabbed the role as a 29-year-old in 2009. Now a few years removed from the beloved BBC show, he is now playing the unpredictable Prince Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Matt also starred as Prince Philip in The Crown, receiving a Primetime Emmy award nomination for his performance.
Olivia Cooke: From Oldham in Greater Manchester, Olivia Cooke has enjoyed success on both sides of the pond. She had a starring role as Emma Decody in Bates Motel from 2013 to 2017. Prior to starring as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, Olivia also appeared in period drama Vanity Fair and the sci-fi film Ready Player One, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Rhys Ifans: Before playing Ser Otto Hightower, Rhys Ifans was no stranger to blockbuster franchises. He's played Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and Marvel Comics villain Dr Curt Connors/Lizard. He portrayed Mycroft Holmes in CBS series Elementary. Rhys also starred in films such as Notting Hill, Kevin & Perry Go Large and Enduring Love.
Emma D'Arcy: Before landing the role of Princess/Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma had appeared as a main cast member in Wanderlust and Truth Seekers. Their film credits include 2020's Misbehaviour opposite a cast including Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Greg Kinnear, Keeley Hawes, Jessie Buckley, Phyllis Logan and Lesley Manville.