HBO has released the official trailer for its seven-episode limited series The Sympathizer, which will premiere on Sunday, April 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt). In addition to premiering on HBO, the series will be available to stream on Max.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days aren’t over.
Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar co-showrun and executive produce the show, which comes from A24.
The series stars Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong, Emmy winner Sandra Oh, and Academy Award nominee Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days aren’t over.
Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar co-showrun and executive produce the show, which comes from A24.
The series stars Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong, Emmy winner Sandra Oh, and Academy Award nominee Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles.
- 3/28/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Robert Downey Jr. may newly be wearing the title of Oscar winner, but the “Oppenheimer” star is shedding all semblance of self for Park Chan-wook’s “The Sympathizer.”
Downey is a chameleon in multiple roles for the HBO seven-episode limited series, co-showrun by Park and Don McKellar who both executive produce. “The Sympathizer” is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name and is at once an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy (Hoa Xuande) during the final days of the Vietnam War. As he starts his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles he learns that his spying days aren’t over.
“The Sympathizer” cast also includes Sandra Oh, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, and Alan Trong. The series is a co-production between A24 and HBO,...
Downey is a chameleon in multiple roles for the HBO seven-episode limited series, co-showrun by Park and Don McKellar who both executive produce. “The Sympathizer” is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name and is at once an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy (Hoa Xuande) during the final days of the Vietnam War. As he starts his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles he learns that his spying days aren’t over.
“The Sympathizer” cast also includes Sandra Oh, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, and Alan Trong. The series is a co-production between A24 and HBO,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in April. The Max April 2024 lineup includes the HBO original limited series The Sympathizer, the Max original unscripted series Conan O’Brien Must Go, and the HBO original comedy special Alex Edelman: Just for Us.
The April schedule also includes the HBO original documentary series The Jinx – Part Two and The Synanon Fix, the HBO original documentaries Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion and An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th, season four of HBO original We’re Here, And A24’s The Zone of Interest.
Sports fans will be able to watch live games from the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship and studio coverage airing on TBS, TNT, and truTV. The coverage will include the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Semifinals and the 2024 Men’s National Championship.
The April schedule also includes the HBO original documentary series The Jinx – Part Two and The Synanon Fix, the HBO original documentaries Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion and An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th, season four of HBO original We’re Here, And A24’s The Zone of Interest.
Sports fans will be able to watch live games from the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship and studio coverage airing on TBS, TNT, and truTV. The coverage will include the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Semifinals and the 2024 Men’s National Championship.
- 3/23/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
HBO has released a new trailer and announced a premiere date for The Sympathizer, infiltrating the network’s Max streaming service on April 14. The limited series based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel looks like a must-watch event for spy thriller fans who enjoy infiltration with a comedic edge. Today’s The Sympathizer trailer is a hoot and a half. Try to spot all the incarnations of Robert Downey Jr. before the reveal at the end!
The series is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. Hoa Xuande leads the series, with Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh. Robert Downey Jr. pops up in multiple roles, but could they all be the same character in disguise?...
The series is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. Hoa Xuande leads the series, with Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh. Robert Downey Jr. pops up in multiple roles, but could they all be the same character in disguise?...
- 2/15/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
In The Sympathizer, Robert Downey Jr. is everywhere.
HBO released a new trailer for the espionage thriller on Thursday showcasing executive producer Downey Jr. playing multiple characters. The upcoming limited series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel will premiere on Sunday, April 19 at 9 pm Et.
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With Park Chan-wook (The Handmaiden, Joint Security Area) and Don McKellar (Michael: Every Day) serving as its co-showrunners,...
HBO released a new trailer for the espionage thriller on Thursday showcasing executive producer Downey Jr. playing multiple characters. The upcoming limited series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel will premiere on Sunday, April 19 at 9 pm Et.
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With Park Chan-wook (The Handmaiden, Joint Security Area) and Don McKellar (Michael: Every Day) serving as its co-showrunners,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
HBO has released a new trailer and set a premiere date for The Sympathizer — a date will allow the show to just make it under the wire for Emmy eligibility.
The limited series, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, is part spy thriller and part satire. It follows the Captain (Hoa Xuande), a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy through the final days of the Vietnam War and in his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days aren’t over. It’s scheduled to premiere April 14, which would put its seventh and last episode on May 26, a few days before the eligibility window for the 2024 Emmys closes.
Ordered to series in July 2021, The Sympathizer is a co-production of HBO, A24 and Rhombus Media, in association with Moho Film and Cinetic Media. Don McKellar (Sensitive Skin, Last Night) and Park Chan-wook (Oldboy...
The limited series, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, is part spy thriller and part satire. It follows the Captain (Hoa Xuande), a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy through the final days of the Vietnam War and in his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days aren’t over. It’s scheduled to premiere April 14, which would put its seventh and last episode on May 26, a few days before the eligibility window for the 2024 Emmys closes.
Ordered to series in July 2021, The Sympathizer is a co-production of HBO, A24 and Rhombus Media, in association with Moho Film and Cinetic Media. Don McKellar (Sensitive Skin, Last Night) and Park Chan-wook (Oldboy...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Syfy has announced its spring and summer slate of television series, including “Chucky” and “Reginald the Vampire.”
The network revealed the dates during NBCUniversal’s portion of the TV Critics Assn. winter press tour in Pasadena. The second half of Season 3 of “Chucky” will premiere April 10 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. Season 2 of “Reginald the Vampire” will premiere May 8 at 10 p.m. and Season 2 of “The Ark” will arrive in the summer. Additionally, the horror drama “SurrealEstate” has been renewed for Season 3.
In Season 3 of “Chucky,” the murderous doll finds himself in the White House. Meanwhile, “Reginald the Vampire” follows a man who “finally got his life together when he was turned into a vampire.”
“The Ark” is set “100 years in the future when planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help secure the survival of the human race. The first of these missions on a spacecraft known...
The network revealed the dates during NBCUniversal’s portion of the TV Critics Assn. winter press tour in Pasadena. The second half of Season 3 of “Chucky” will premiere April 10 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. Season 2 of “Reginald the Vampire” will premiere May 8 at 10 p.m. and Season 2 of “The Ark” will arrive in the summer. Additionally, the horror drama “SurrealEstate” has been renewed for Season 3.
In Season 3 of “Chucky,” the murderous doll finds himself in the White House. Meanwhile, “Reginald the Vampire” follows a man who “finally got his life together when he was turned into a vampire.”
“The Ark” is set “100 years in the future when planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help secure the survival of the human race. The first of these missions on a spacecraft known...
- 2/14/2024
- by Jaden Thompson, Diego Ramos Bechara and Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Arthur Schmidt, the two-time Oscar-winning film editor who collaborated with director Robert Zemeckis on 10 films, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump and the Back to the Future trilogy, has died. He was 86.
Schmidt died Saturday of an unknown cause at his home in Santa Barbara, his brother Ron Schmidt told The Hollywood Reporter.
The second-generation film editor also cut three Mike Nichols features — The Fortune (1975), The Birdcage (1996) and Primary Colors (1998) — and two helmed by Michael Apted — Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980), for which he received his first Oscar nom, and Firstborn (1984).
His résumé over four decades included work on Marathon Man (1976), Jaws 2 (1978), Ruthless People (1986), Beaches (1988), The Rocketeer (1991), The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Congo (1995), and he was brought in for three months to help tidy up the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie in 2003.
Schmidt received his Academy Awards in 1989 for Who Framed Roger Rabbit and in 1995 for Forrest Gump,...
Schmidt died Saturday of an unknown cause at his home in Santa Barbara, his brother Ron Schmidt told The Hollywood Reporter.
The second-generation film editor also cut three Mike Nichols features — The Fortune (1975), The Birdcage (1996) and Primary Colors (1998) — and two helmed by Michael Apted — Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980), for which he received his first Oscar nom, and Firstborn (1984).
His résumé over four decades included work on Marathon Man (1976), Jaws 2 (1978), Ruthless People (1986), Beaches (1988), The Rocketeer (1991), The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Congo (1995), and he was brought in for three months to help tidy up the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie in 2003.
Schmidt received his Academy Awards in 1989 for Who Framed Roger Rabbit and in 1995 for Forrest Gump,...
- 8/7/2023
- by Rhett Bartlett
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO Max has launched a teaser trailer for the espionage thriller ‘The Sympathizer.’
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the series will be an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.
Robert Downey Jr. is set to play multiple supporting roles as the main antagonists across the series – all representing a different arm of the American establishment.
Sandra Oh, Kieu Chinh, Ky Duyen, Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Duy Nguyen, Kayli Tran and VyVy Nguyen star.
Director Park Chan-wook is on board as co-showrunner, along with Don McKellar. Park, Marc Munden (“Utopia”) and Fernando Meirelles (“The Two Popes”) share directing duties on the project.
Park, McKellar, Downey, Susan Downey, Niv Fichman, Kim Ly, Ron Schmidt, Viet Thanh Nguyen,...
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the series will be an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.
Robert Downey Jr. is set to play multiple supporting roles as the main antagonists across the series – all representing a different arm of the American establishment.
Sandra Oh, Kieu Chinh, Ky Duyen, Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Duy Nguyen, Kayli Tran and VyVy Nguyen star.
Director Park Chan-wook is on board as co-showrunner, along with Don McKellar. Park, Marc Munden (“Utopia”) and Fernando Meirelles (“The Two Popes”) share directing duties on the project.
Park, McKellar, Downey, Susan Downey, Niv Fichman, Kim Ly, Ron Schmidt, Viet Thanh Nguyen,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Among the many HBO announcements earlier today was the first official teaser trailer for The Sympathizer, an original limited series which features Robert Downey Jr. in what appears to be multiple roles. You can check out The Sympathizer teaser above!
The Sympathizer is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The series is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. Hoa Xuande leads the series, with Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh also starring. As you can see in The Sympathizer teaser trailer, Robert Downey Jr. pops up in multiple roles, but could they all be the same character in disguise?
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The Sympathizer is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The series is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. Hoa Xuande leads the series, with Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh also starring. As you can see in The Sympathizer teaser trailer, Robert Downey Jr. pops up in multiple roles, but could they all be the same character in disguise?
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- 4/12/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
HBO has released the official teaser and a new photo for the original limited series The Sympathizer. Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar co-showrun and executive produce. The new footage introduces the cast led by Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh and reveals star and executive producer Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles. The teaser was shown today exclusively during Warner Bros. Discovery’s unveiling of the Max streaming service on the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles.
Logline: Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.
Cast: Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, with Sandra Oh,...
Logline: Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.
Cast: Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, with Sandra Oh,...
- 4/12/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
HBO debuted the first trailer for “The Sympathizer,” a new limited series from acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook that the network will debut in 2024.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, the show “is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States,” per a logline provided by HBO.
Hoa Xuande plays the lead role, with Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh providing support. Robert Downey Jr., an executive producer on the project, plays multiple supporting parts in the project as teased in the trailer.
“Working with Robert — he’s such an amazing actor and such an energetic man and a joy to be around. It’s been really great to be working with him,” Park said in an interview last year with Variety.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, the show “is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States,” per a logline provided by HBO.
Hoa Xuande plays the lead role, with Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh providing support. Robert Downey Jr., an executive producer on the project, plays multiple supporting parts in the project as teased in the trailer.
“Working with Robert — he’s such an amazing actor and such an energetic man and a joy to be around. It’s been really great to be working with him,” Park said in an interview last year with Variety.
- 4/12/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
‘The Sympathizer’ Teaser Features EP Robert Downey Jr. Playing Four Characters In HBO Limited Series
HBO has released the official teaser trailer and a new photo for the original limited series The Sympathizer, which will premiere in 2024. They provide a glimpse at the four characters played by Robert Downey Jr. who executive produces the series alongside co-showrunners Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar. The footage, which introduces the cast led by Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh, was shown today during Warner Bros. Discovery’s unveiling of the Max streaming service.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.
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Co-showrunner, executive producer, writer Park Chan-wook also directed Episodes 1-3, co-showrunner and writer...
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.
Related: Deadline’s Full Coverage Of Max Launch Event
Co-showrunner, executive producer, writer Park Chan-wook also directed Episodes 1-3, co-showrunner and writer...
- 4/12/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has released a trailer for The Sympathizer, its limited series based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
The series won’t debut until 2024, but HBO unveiled the first look at a Warner Bros. Discovery press event unveiling its rebranded Max streaming service (which is dropping the “HBO” from its name and adding a lot of content from Discovery+) and upcoming programming.
The Sympathizer follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy (Hoa Xuande) during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. The series is described as part espionage thriller and part cross-culture satire.
Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Ky Duyen, Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. also star. Downey, who doubles as an executive producer, plays multiple roles, all of which represent a different part of the American establishment: a congressman from Orange County, a CIA officer...
The series won’t debut until 2024, but HBO unveiled the first look at a Warner Bros. Discovery press event unveiling its rebranded Max streaming service (which is dropping the “HBO” from its name and adding a lot of content from Discovery+) and upcoming programming.
The Sympathizer follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy (Hoa Xuande) during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. The series is described as part espionage thriller and part cross-culture satire.
Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong, Ky Duyen, Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. also star. Downey, who doubles as an executive producer, plays multiple roles, all of which represent a different part of the American establishment: a congressman from Orange County, a CIA officer...
- 4/12/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robert Downey Jr. is a master of disguise in the trailer for “The Sympathizer,” a new spy series coming in 2024 to HBO’s rebranded Max streaming service.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Sympathizer” stars Hoa Xuande (“Cowboy Bebop”) as a spy for North Vietnam who becomes embedded in L.A.’s refugee community. Headed by Park Chan-wook, who serves as co-showrunner, executive producer, writer and director, “The Sympathizer’s” official logline describes the show as “an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.”
Downey Jr., who is as an executive producer on the project alongside his wife Susan Downey, takes on several roles in the show. Each of Downey Jr.’s characters have their own distinct look, as depicted in the trailer,...
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Sympathizer” stars Hoa Xuande (“Cowboy Bebop”) as a spy for North Vietnam who becomes embedded in L.A.’s refugee community. Headed by Park Chan-wook, who serves as co-showrunner, executive producer, writer and director, “The Sympathizer’s” official logline describes the show as “an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.”
Downey Jr., who is as an executive producer on the project alongside his wife Susan Downey, takes on several roles in the show. Each of Downey Jr.’s characters have their own distinct look, as depicted in the trailer,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
“Decision to Leave” director Park Chan-wook is headed to television.
HBO has released the official teaser and a new photo for the original limited series “The Sympathizer.” Park and Don McKellar co-showrun and executive produce the series based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.
The new footage introduces the cast led by Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh and reveals star and executive producer Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles as the main antagonists. The teaser was shown today exclusively during Warner Bros. Discovery’s unveiling of the Max streaming service on the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles.
Per the official HBO logline, “The Sympathizer” is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.
HBO has released the official teaser and a new photo for the original limited series “The Sympathizer.” Park and Don McKellar co-showrun and executive produce the series based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.
The new footage introduces the cast led by Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh and reveals star and executive producer Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles as the main antagonists. The teaser was shown today exclusively during Warner Bros. Discovery’s unveiling of the Max streaming service on the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles.
Per the official HBO logline, “The Sympathizer” is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.
- 4/12/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Sandra Oh, Kieu Chinh and Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen have joined the cast of “The Sympathizer” at HBO in recurring roles.
A satirical espionage thriller, “The Sympathizer” follows the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. The series is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel of the same name. Previously announced stars include Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong and Robert Downey Jr.
Oh will play Ms. Sofia Mori, a liberated feminist who, in the midst of a love triangle, begins to awaken to the complexity of her own Asian American identity.
Chinh plays the Major’s mother. Homesick for Vietnam, she doesn’t find an easy fit with her new circumstances, in contrast to her son who has jumped in feet first.
Duyen plays Madame, the General...
A satirical espionage thriller, “The Sympathizer” follows the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. The series is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel of the same name. Previously announced stars include Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, Alan Trong and Robert Downey Jr.
Oh will play Ms. Sofia Mori, a liberated feminist who, in the midst of a love triangle, begins to awaken to the complexity of her own Asian American identity.
Chinh plays the Major’s mother. Homesick for Vietnam, she doesn’t find an easy fit with her new circumstances, in contrast to her son who has jumped in feet first.
Duyen plays Madame, the General...
- 11/10/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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Sandra Oh is headed to HBO.
The Emmy nominee, who wrapped AMC’s Killing Eve earlier this year, has joined the cast of the premium cable network’s drama series The Sympathizer. Also boarding the drama starring and exec produced by Robert Downey Jr. are Kieu Chinh and Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen. The trio will all have recurring roles.
The Sympathizer, ordered to series in July 2021, is part espionage thriller and part cross-culture satire. It revolves around the Captain, a half-French, half-Vietnamese Communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the U.S.
A24 serves as the studio on the series that is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
Hoa Xuande (Cowboy Bebop) stars as the Captain and leads a cast of fellow actors of Vietnamese descent: Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le and Alan Trong.
Sandra Oh is headed to HBO.
The Emmy nominee, who wrapped AMC’s Killing Eve earlier this year, has joined the cast of the premium cable network’s drama series The Sympathizer. Also boarding the drama starring and exec produced by Robert Downey Jr. are Kieu Chinh and Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen. The trio will all have recurring roles.
The Sympathizer, ordered to series in July 2021, is part espionage thriller and part cross-culture satire. It revolves around the Captain, a half-French, half-Vietnamese Communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the U.S.
A24 serves as the studio on the series that is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
Hoa Xuande (Cowboy Bebop) stars as the Captain and leads a cast of fellow actors of Vietnamese descent: Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le and Alan Trong.
- 11/10/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO has set the main cast for “The Sympathizer” following a worldwide online open casting call and an extensive search across the United States, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and Vietnam.
Hoa Xuande (“Cowboy Bebop”) will star in the post-Vietnam war thriller as the series’ main character. Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le and Alan Trong will round out the cast. All five actors are of Vietnamese descent.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning debut novel of the same name, the satirical drama is said to “examine the hardships of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.”
Xuande will portray the Captain, described as “a spy for North Vietnam embedded in the refugee community in Los Angeles. Caught between his conflicting loyalties, he’ll ultimately have to decide what it means to sympathize.”
Khan (“Fatherhood”) will star as Bon,...
Hoa Xuande (“Cowboy Bebop”) will star in the post-Vietnam war thriller as the series’ main character. Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le and Alan Trong will round out the cast. All five actors are of Vietnamese descent.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning debut novel of the same name, the satirical drama is said to “examine the hardships of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.”
Xuande will portray the Captain, described as “a spy for North Vietnam embedded in the refugee community in Los Angeles. Caught between his conflicting loyalties, he’ll ultimately have to decide what it means to sympathize.”
Khan (“Fatherhood”) will star as Bon,...
- 11/9/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
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After an extensive casting search, HBO has lined up the core cast for its post-Vietnam War drama The Sympathizer.
Hoa Xuande (Cowboy Bebop) will play the lead role in the series, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning debut novel. He’s one of five actors of Vietnamese descent cast in The Sympathizer, along with Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le and Alan Trong. HBO and co-prodcuer A24 put out an open casting call worldwide for the series and did an extensive search for the actors across North America, Vietnam, Europe and Australia.
The quintet join the previously announced Robert Downey Jr., who will play several supporting roles and is an executive producer of the series.
The Sympathizer, which HBO ordered to series in July 2021, is part espionage thriller and part cross-culture satire. It follows the Captain (Xuande), a half-French, half-Vietnamese...
After an extensive casting search, HBO has lined up the core cast for its post-Vietnam War drama The Sympathizer.
Hoa Xuande (Cowboy Bebop) will play the lead role in the series, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning debut novel. He’s one of five actors of Vietnamese descent cast in The Sympathizer, along with Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le and Alan Trong. HBO and co-prodcuer A24 put out an open casting call worldwide for the series and did an extensive search for the actors across North America, Vietnam, Europe and Australia.
The quintet join the previously announced Robert Downey Jr., who will play several supporting roles and is an executive producer of the series.
The Sympathizer, which HBO ordered to series in July 2021, is part espionage thriller and part cross-culture satire. It follows the Captain (Xuande), a half-French, half-Vietnamese...
- 11/9/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
House of the Dragon has smashed HBO’s SVoD ratings records in Europe, Warner Bros Discovery has claimed.
The fantasy drama’s debut run has surpassed season eight of progenitor Game of Thrones to become the most-viewed title on HBO’s subscription streaming services across Europe, according to its parent Wbd.
No figures were provided but every episode of the series is averaging 29 million viewers in the U.S., withy streaming more than tripling the overnight figures. House of the Dragon took the largest audience for a debut series in HBO’s history and was a best ever series launch on HBO Max in the U.S., Latin America and Europe.
Outside of Europe, the show, which tells the story of a war within Westeros’ ruling House Targaryen and is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, also surpassed Game of Thrones season eight, making it the most...
The fantasy drama’s debut run has surpassed season eight of progenitor Game of Thrones to become the most-viewed title on HBO’s subscription streaming services across Europe, according to its parent Wbd.
No figures were provided but every episode of the series is averaging 29 million viewers in the U.S., withy streaming more than tripling the overnight figures. House of the Dragon took the largest audience for a debut series in HBO’s history and was a best ever series launch on HBO Max in the U.S., Latin America and Europe.
Outside of Europe, the show, which tells the story of a war within Westeros’ ruling House Targaryen and is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, also surpassed Game of Thrones season eight, making it the most...
- 10/25/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“House of the Dragon” brought in 9.3 million viewers after airing its Season 1 finale on Sunday, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. This includes both linear viewers who caught the episode during its four airings on HBO’s cable channel and HBO Max streams through the night.
That makes Episode 10, titled “The Black Queen,” HBO’s most-watched series finale since predecessor series “Game of Thrones” concluded its eighth and final season with 19.8 million viewers in 2019. However, “House of the Dragon” was not able to beat its own series high of 10.2 million viewers with Episode 2.
Wbd has only released total viewership numbers for the “Game of Thrones” prequel series twice before this. The company reported 9.99 million viewers after the series debuted its premiere episode in August, making it the most-watched HBO series premiere ever, before Episode 2 crept up by 2. Wbd declined to share exact numbers for Episodes 3-9, though Nielsen’s measurement of the show’s cable viewership,...
That makes Episode 10, titled “The Black Queen,” HBO’s most-watched series finale since predecessor series “Game of Thrones” concluded its eighth and final season with 19.8 million viewers in 2019. However, “House of the Dragon” was not able to beat its own series high of 10.2 million viewers with Episode 2.
Wbd has only released total viewership numbers for the “Game of Thrones” prequel series twice before this. The company reported 9.99 million viewers after the series debuted its premiere episode in August, making it the most-watched HBO series premiere ever, before Episode 2 crept up by 2. Wbd declined to share exact numbers for Episodes 3-9, though Nielsen’s measurement of the show’s cable viewership,...
- 10/24/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
“Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” had a fantastic premiere in August, introducing fans to an entirely different experience of Westeros — about 172 years before Daenerys Targaryen was born and 100 years after the Targaryens conquered the seven kingdoms. As expected, fans of the franchise — one of which I am — have begun to do their comparisons between the two. While both series belong to the same franchise, the difference in timelines already suggests that there will be significant differences between the two. This article looks at some of the major differences between “House of the Dragon” and “Game of Thrones,” as well as other info you need to know about the HBO series.
What is “House of the Dragon” About?
It’s a lot easier to put the pieces of “House of the Dragon” together if you saw the “Game of Thrones.” The two fantasy drama television series have their...
What is “House of the Dragon” About?
It’s a lot easier to put the pieces of “House of the Dragon” together if you saw the “Game of Thrones.” The two fantasy drama television series have their...
- 9/27/2022
- by Dee Gambit
- buddytv.com
Exclusive: There is another change in the executive producer ranks of HBO’s House of the Dragon. Jocelyn Diaz will not be returning to the Game Of Thrones sequel as it is headed into its second season. Sources said she had a one-year deal with an option for a second, which is not being picked up.
The exit comes on the heels of series exec producer Miguel Sapochnik stepping down after serving as co-showrunner for Season 1, with House of the Dragon co-creator/exec producer Ryan Condal, who was co-showrunner with Sapochnik, becoming sole showrunner for Season 2 and continuing to work closely with series co-creator/executive producer George R.R. Martin.
It was revealed at the time of Sapochnik’s exit as co-showrunner that Sara Hess and Diaz would also continue as executive producers for Season 2, along with Vince Gerardis. That will not be the case with DIaz, a non-writing EP, as...
The exit comes on the heels of series exec producer Miguel Sapochnik stepping down after serving as co-showrunner for Season 1, with House of the Dragon co-creator/exec producer Ryan Condal, who was co-showrunner with Sapochnik, becoming sole showrunner for Season 2 and continuing to work closely with series co-creator/executive producer George R.R. Martin.
It was revealed at the time of Sapochnik’s exit as co-showrunner that Sara Hess and Diaz would also continue as executive producers for Season 2, along with Vince Gerardis. That will not be the case with DIaz, a non-writing EP, as...
- 9/27/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The trials and tribulations of being a female heir to the Iron Throne continue to enthrall viewers of HBO’s House of the Dragon. Though the Labor Day holiday delayed folks from watching the third episode on Sunday, the episode has already exceeded 16 million viewers based on a combination of Nielsen and first party data.
That’s similar to the pacing of episodes one and two of House of the Dragon. In addition, Deadline has learned that viewing of episode 3 was up 27 percent on HBO Max compared to episode 2 on the prior Monday.
First party means data that HBO measures directly from HBO Max. Premiere night viewing included HBO Max and linear viewing. Longer term measurement will include HBO Max, additional linear plays, DVR, and On Demand viewing.
Sunday’s episode revealed that Queen Alicent (Emily Carey), the wife of King Viserys (Paddy Considine) has already given birth to a...
That’s similar to the pacing of episodes one and two of House of the Dragon. In addition, Deadline has learned that viewing of episode 3 was up 27 percent on HBO Max compared to episode 2 on the prior Monday.
First party means data that HBO measures directly from HBO Max. Premiere night viewing included HBO Max and linear viewing. Longer term measurement will include HBO Max, additional linear plays, DVR, and On Demand viewing.
Sunday’s episode revealed that Queen Alicent (Emily Carey), the wife of King Viserys (Paddy Considine) has already given birth to a...
- 9/7/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
More people were definitely keen on learning about the House Targaryen: the second episode of HBO’s House of the Dragon was up 2 percent from its Aug. 21 premiere, which amounts to 10.2 million viewers domestically across HBO Max and linear telecasts, based on a combination of Nielsen and first party data.
The series premiere of House of the Dragon is now approaching 25 million viewers in the U.S. after one week of availability. It has lured the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history.
HBO says Game of Thrones also reached another weekly high on HBO Max last week, up 30 percent with 8 consecutive weeks of growth. It was the No. 2 title on HBO Max last week, behind House of the Dragon.
First party means data that HBO measures directly from HBO Max. Premiere night viewing included HBO Max and linear viewing. Longer term measurement will include HBO Max,...
The series premiere of House of the Dragon is now approaching 25 million viewers in the U.S. after one week of availability. It has lured the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history.
HBO says Game of Thrones also reached another weekly high on HBO Max last week, up 30 percent with 8 consecutive weeks of growth. It was the No. 2 title on HBO Max last week, behind House of the Dragon.
First party means data that HBO measures directly from HBO Max. Premiere night viewing included HBO Max and linear viewing. Longer term measurement will include HBO Max,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Paddy Considine and Milly Alcock in ‘House of the Dragon’ episode 1 (Photograph by Ollie Upton / HBO)
HBO’s awarded the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, an early season two renewal order. The announcement was made less than a week after the series premiered on August 21, 2022.
The renewal came as absolutely no surprise given that the series premiere scored the biggest audience in HBO’s new original series history. More than 20 million viewers tuned in to check out this prequel set 200 years before Game of Thrones and focusing on House Targaryen (and its dragons).
The 10-episode first season airs on Sundays at 9pm Et/Pt.
The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood novel, with Martin co-creating and serving as an executive producer. Co-creator Ryan Condal writes, executive produces and is a co-showrunner with director and executive producer Miguel Sapochnik. Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis,...
HBO’s awarded the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, an early season two renewal order. The announcement was made less than a week after the series premiered on August 21, 2022.
The renewal came as absolutely no surprise given that the series premiere scored the biggest audience in HBO’s new original series history. More than 20 million viewers tuned in to check out this prequel set 200 years before Game of Thrones and focusing on House Targaryen (and its dragons).
The 10-episode first season airs on Sundays at 9pm Et/Pt.
The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood novel, with Martin co-creating and serving as an executive producer. Co-creator Ryan Condal writes, executive produces and is a co-showrunner with director and executive producer Miguel Sapochnik. Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Fire will continue to reign because HBO has renewed its new Game of Thrones prequel spinoff, House of the Dragon, for Season 2. The show based on George R.R. Martin‘s Fire & Blood is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and focuses on the inner workings of House Targaryen, from which the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) descended. Debuting Sunday, August 21, House of the Dragon drew in the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history. According to the premium cabler’s reports, the premiere episode has now been seen by over 20 million viewers across linear, On Demand, and HBO Max platforms in the U.S. based on a combination of Nielsen and first-party data. (Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO) Co-created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal, they both serve as executive producers alongside Miguel Sapochnik, Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis, and Ron Schmidt.
- 8/26/2022
- TV Insider
HBO has given House of the Dragon an early renewal for Season 2.
The renewal announced Friday follows stellar ratings for the premiere of the Game of Thrones prequel series. House of the Dragon debuted Sunday, August 21, to the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history. The first episode has now been seen by over 20 million viewers across linear, on demand and HBO Max platforms in the U.S., based on a combination of Nielsen and first-party data.
Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. Paddy Considine stars along with Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans.
Additional cast includes Milly Alcock, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Emily Carey, Harry Collett, Ryan Corr, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Wil Johnson,...
The renewal announced Friday follows stellar ratings for the premiere of the Game of Thrones prequel series. House of the Dragon debuted Sunday, August 21, to the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history. The first episode has now been seen by over 20 million viewers across linear, on demand and HBO Max platforms in the U.S., based on a combination of Nielsen and first-party data.
Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. Paddy Considine stars along with Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans.
Additional cast includes Milly Alcock, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Emily Carey, Harry Collett, Ryan Corr, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Wil Johnson,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has renewed “House of the Dragon” for a second season. The epic fantasy is the first “Game of Thrones” spinoff to get the greenlight beyond the pilot stage at HBO.
“House of the Dragon” debuted Sunday, Aug. 21, to the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history. The first episode has now been seen by more than 20 million viewers across linear, On Demand and HBO Max platforms in the U.S., based on a combination of Nielsen data and first party data from HBO.
“We are beyond proud of what the entire ‘House of the Dragon’ team has accomplished with Season 1. Our phenomenal cast and crew undertook a massive challenge and exceeded all expectations, delivering a show that has already established itself as must-see-tv. A huge thank you to George [R.R. Martin], Ryan [Condal, co-creator and co-showrunner], and Miguel [Sapochnik, co-showrunner/director] for leading us on this journey. We couldn’t be more excited to continue...
“House of the Dragon” debuted Sunday, Aug. 21, to the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history. The first episode has now been seen by more than 20 million viewers across linear, On Demand and HBO Max platforms in the U.S., based on a combination of Nielsen data and first party data from HBO.
“We are beyond proud of what the entire ‘House of the Dragon’ team has accomplished with Season 1. Our phenomenal cast and crew undertook a massive challenge and exceeded all expectations, delivering a show that has already established itself as must-see-tv. A huge thank you to George [R.R. Martin], Ryan [Condal, co-creator and co-showrunner], and Miguel [Sapochnik, co-showrunner/director] for leading us on this journey. We couldn’t be more excited to continue...
- 8/26/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
“House of the Dragon” is coming in hot at HBO, netting an early Season 2 renewal less than a week after its series premiere.
The second-season pickup comes as little a surprise, given HBO’s financial investment in the show, as well as the fact that the premiere shattered HBO’s record for the biggest premiere audience for a new show ever. Nearly 10 million people tuned in across all platforms this past Sunday, with HBO now claiming that number has risen to 20 million after four days of playback.
“We are beyond proud of what the entire ‘House of the Dragon’ team has accomplished with season one,” said Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming. “Our phenomenal cast and crew undertook a massive challenge and exceeded all expectations, delivering a show that has already established itself as must-see-tv. A huge thank you to George, Ryan, and Miguel for leading us on this journey.
The second-season pickup comes as little a surprise, given HBO’s financial investment in the show, as well as the fact that the premiere shattered HBO’s record for the biggest premiere audience for a new show ever. Nearly 10 million people tuned in across all platforms this past Sunday, with HBO now claiming that number has risen to 20 million after four days of playback.
“We are beyond proud of what the entire ‘House of the Dragon’ team has accomplished with season one,” said Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming. “Our phenomenal cast and crew undertook a massive challenge and exceeded all expectations, delivering a show that has already established itself as must-see-tv. A huge thank you to George, Ryan, and Miguel for leading us on this journey.
- 8/26/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Milly Alcock and Paddy Considine in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 1 episode 1 (Photo by Ollie Upton / HBO)
HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, set a new record with its Sunday, August 21, 2022 series premiere. Episode one of the 10-episode first season had 9.986 million viewers tuning in, making it the largest audience for any new original HBO series.
Additionally, HBO reports House of the Dragon episode one was also the biggest series launch on HBO Max. Plus, the series trended at the top spot on Twitter for 14 consecutive hours.
The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood novel, with Martin co-creating and serving as an executive producer. Co-creator Ryan Condal writes, executive produces and is a co-showrunner with director and executive producer Miguel Sapochnik. Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis, and Ron Schmidt also executive produce season one.
“It was wonderful to see millions of...
HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, set a new record with its Sunday, August 21, 2022 series premiere. Episode one of the 10-episode first season had 9.986 million viewers tuning in, making it the largest audience for any new original HBO series.
Additionally, HBO reports House of the Dragon episode one was also the biggest series launch on HBO Max. Plus, the series trended at the top spot on Twitter for 14 consecutive hours.
The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood novel, with Martin co-creating and serving as an executive producer. Co-creator Ryan Condal writes, executive produces and is a co-showrunner with director and executive producer Miguel Sapochnik. Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis, and Ron Schmidt also executive produce season one.
“It was wonderful to see millions of...
- 8/22/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
History was made at HBO with the debut of House of the Dragon. The Game of Thrones prequel drew 9.986 million viewers across linear and HBO Max platforms in the U.S. Sunday, the largest audience for any new original series in the history of pay cabler.
The premiere also marked the largest series launch on HBO Max across the U.S., Latin America, and Emea, driving what HBO calls an unprecedented level of concurrent streams on the platform. Typically, Sunday night viewership for a HBO series will represent just 20-40 of the show’s total gross audience, according to the network.
The debut also topped Game Of Thrones‘ 2011 premiere by almost 350 in terms of viewers. Of course, there was no HBO Max back then and streaming was a minor part of the TV industry. Another bit of trivia: Game of Thrones‘ 82-minute series finale...
The premiere also marked the largest series launch on HBO Max across the U.S., Latin America, and Emea, driving what HBO calls an unprecedented level of concurrent streams on the platform. Typically, Sunday night viewership for a HBO series will represent just 20-40 of the show’s total gross audience, according to the network.
The debut also topped Game Of Thrones‘ 2011 premiere by almost 350 in terms of viewers. Of course, there was no HBO Max back then and streaming was a minor part of the TV industry. Another bit of trivia: Game of Thrones‘ 82-minute series finale...
- 8/22/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Westeros came back to HBO last night with the series premiere of “House of the Dragon” — and brought the masses along with it.
“House of the Dragon” drew in 9.99 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max after premiering with one episode on Sunday, according to Warner Bros. Discovery.
“Game of Thrones” has remained HBO’s biggest hit of all time since concluding in 2019, and as its prequel series, “House of the Dragon” is arguably the project to get the most marketing and fanfare from the network since. And while its perhaps unfair to compare “House of the Dragon” to its predecessor — which brought in 4.2 million viewers with its first-ever episode and a record-breaking 17.9 million viewers with the premiere of its eighth and final season — there’s another, more recent HBO series that’s worth including in the conversation.
Sam Levinson’s “Euphoria” is not only HBO’s biggest show of...
“House of the Dragon” drew in 9.99 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max after premiering with one episode on Sunday, according to Warner Bros. Discovery.
“Game of Thrones” has remained HBO’s biggest hit of all time since concluding in 2019, and as its prequel series, “House of the Dragon” is arguably the project to get the most marketing and fanfare from the network since. And while its perhaps unfair to compare “House of the Dragon” to its predecessor — which brought in 4.2 million viewers with its first-ever episode and a record-breaking 17.9 million viewers with the premiere of its eighth and final season — there’s another, more recent HBO series that’s worth including in the conversation.
Sam Levinson’s “Euphoria” is not only HBO’s biggest show of...
- 8/22/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
HBO has released a brand-new trailer for the highly anticipated “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon.” The forthcoming show is the first time fans will be able to revisit the fictional continent of Westeros since May of 2019 when its predecessor aired its series finale.
In addition to the new trailer, HBO also unveiled a brand new set of character posters, showcasing all of the show’s major characters. Based on George R.R. Martin‘s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.
Prince of the City.#DaemonTargaryen#HouseoftheDragon pic.twitter.com/MkXwusCTAP
— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) May 5, 2022
The series was created by Ryan J. Condal and Martin, who also serve as executive producers alongside Miguel Sapochnik, Vince Gerardis, Sara Lee Hess, and Ron Schmidt. It will be directed by Clare Kilner and Geeta V. Patel.
In addition to the new trailer, HBO also unveiled a brand new set of character posters, showcasing all of the show’s major characters. Based on George R.R. Martin‘s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.
Prince of the City.#DaemonTargaryen#HouseoftheDragon pic.twitter.com/MkXwusCTAP
— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) May 5, 2022
The series was created by Ryan J. Condal and Martin, who also serve as executive producers alongside Miguel Sapochnik, Vince Gerardis, Sara Lee Hess, and Ron Schmidt. It will be directed by Clare Kilner and Geeta V. Patel.
- 5/5/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Gold Derby
HBO dropped the first “House of The Dragon” teaser trailer and character posters on Thursday.
The teaser trailer, which you can watch above, shows life in the “Game of Thrones” world when the Targaryens ruled, about 200 years before the events of the HBO series that ran for eight seasons.
The footage shows heads of the Stark, Baratheon and House Velaryon families pledging fealty to Targaryen King Viserys and his heir, Princess Rhaenyra. And the princess gets a warning about the battle of the sexes as Rhaenys tells her “Men would sooner put the realm to torch than see a woman ascend the Iron Throne.”
It also hints at plenty of conflict and even bloodshed, with one of the characters remarking as the trailer closes, “History does not remember blood, it remembers names.”
Prince of the City.#DaemonTargaryen#HouseoftheDragon pic.twitter.com/MkXwusCTAP
— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) May 5, 2022
Daughter to the Hand of the King.
The teaser trailer, which you can watch above, shows life in the “Game of Thrones” world when the Targaryens ruled, about 200 years before the events of the HBO series that ran for eight seasons.
The footage shows heads of the Stark, Baratheon and House Velaryon families pledging fealty to Targaryen King Viserys and his heir, Princess Rhaenyra. And the princess gets a warning about the battle of the sexes as Rhaenys tells her “Men would sooner put the realm to torch than see a woman ascend the Iron Throne.”
It also hints at plenty of conflict and even bloodshed, with one of the characters remarking as the trailer closes, “History does not remember blood, it remembers names.”
Prince of the City.#DaemonTargaryen#HouseoftheDragon pic.twitter.com/MkXwusCTAP
— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) May 5, 2022
Daughter to the Hand of the King.
- 5/5/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
HBO revealed a fiery “House of the Dragon” teaser trailer and nine character posters featuring the leads for the “Game of Thrones” prequel series Thursday.
Set 200 years before the events of HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” the new series, premiering Aug. 21, tells the story of House Targaryen.
Like its mother series, “House of the Dragon” has a large cast with a smaller core set of characters at the center of its story, including Paddy Considine (as King Viserys I), Emmy D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Steve Toussaint (as Lord Corlys Velaryon a.k.a. The Sea Snake), Eve Best (as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon) and Sonoya Mizuno.
“House of the Dragon” was created by “Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin and Ryan J. Condal (“Colony”), based on Martin’s novel “Fire & Blood.” Condal and director Miguel Sapochnik are executive producers and co-showrunners on the...
Set 200 years before the events of HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” the new series, premiering Aug. 21, tells the story of House Targaryen.
Like its mother series, “House of the Dragon” has a large cast with a smaller core set of characters at the center of its story, including Paddy Considine (as King Viserys I), Emmy D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Steve Toussaint (as Lord Corlys Velaryon a.k.a. The Sea Snake), Eve Best (as Princess Rhaenys Velaryon) and Sonoya Mizuno.
“House of the Dragon” was created by “Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin and Ryan J. Condal (“Colony”), based on Martin’s novel “Fire & Blood.” Condal and director Miguel Sapochnik are executive producers and co-showrunners on the...
- 5/5/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
HBO has unveiled the latest trailer for its Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon as well as character posters.
House of the Dragon, which premieres on August 21, comes from George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik.
The Game of Thrones prequel stars Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Fabien Frankel. Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best and Sonoya Mizuno.
Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series takes place 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones. It focuses on the House Targaryen.
Considine plays King Viserys Targaryen. Cooke stars as Alicent Hightower, D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen and Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, known as the Sea Snake, who becomes Hand to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons.
House of the Dragon was co-created by Martin and Condal, who wrote the pilot script. Condal serves...
House of the Dragon, which premieres on August 21, comes from George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik.
The Game of Thrones prequel stars Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Fabien Frankel. Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best and Sonoya Mizuno.
Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series takes place 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones. It focuses on the House Targaryen.
Considine plays King Viserys Targaryen. Cooke stars as Alicent Hightower, D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen and Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, known as the Sea Snake, who becomes Hand to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons.
House of the Dragon was co-created by Martin and Condal, who wrote the pilot script. Condal serves...
- 5/5/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin is excited about HBO’s upcoming prequel series House Of The Dragon, as revealed with a blog post on Thursday.
“I am informed that shooting has wrapped for the first season of House of The Dragon. Yes all ten episodes,” he wrote. “I have seen rough cuts of a few of them, and I’m loving them.”
Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and tells the story of House Targaryen. The series’ five lead characters: King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine), Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), known as the Sea Snake, who becomes Hand to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons.
With preliminary shooting complete, House of The Dragon still needs “a...
“I am informed that shooting has wrapped for the first season of House of The Dragon. Yes all ten episodes,” he wrote. “I have seen rough cuts of a few of them, and I’m loving them.”
Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and tells the story of House Targaryen. The series’ five lead characters: King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine), Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), known as the Sea Snake, who becomes Hand to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons.
With preliminary shooting complete, House of The Dragon still needs “a...
- 2/18/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
It’ll be a case of Succession-on-Succession violence at the 74th annual DGA Awards. The Directors Guild revealed its TV nominations Wednesday, and all five nominees for Dramatic Series are episodes of HBO’s juggernaut starring Jeremy Strong and Brian Cox.
On the Comedy Series side, Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso is a triple nominee alongside HBO Max’s Hacks and HBO’s The White Lotus.
Today’s nominations for the DGA Awards, which will be handed out March 12, also cover documentaries and commercials. See the full list below. The guild’s film nominations will be revealed Thursday.
The Movies for Television and Limited Series categories is chock-full of big names: Barry Jenkins for Amazon’s The Underground Railroad, Barry Levinson and Danny Strong for separate episodes of Hulu’s Dopesick, Hiro Murai for HBO Max’s Station Eleven and Craig Zobel for HBO’s Mare of Easttown.
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On the Comedy Series side, Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso is a triple nominee alongside HBO Max’s Hacks and HBO’s The White Lotus.
Today’s nominations for the DGA Awards, which will be handed out March 12, also cover documentaries and commercials. See the full list below. The guild’s film nominations will be revealed Thursday.
The Movies for Television and Limited Series categories is chock-full of big names: Barry Jenkins for Amazon’s The Underground Railroad, Barry Levinson and Danny Strong for separate episodes of Hulu’s Dopesick, Hiro Murai for HBO Max’s Station Eleven and Craig Zobel for HBO’s Mare of Easttown.
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- 1/26/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Production on HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” has been paused after a positive Covid-19 test on the show’s U.K.-based set, TheWrap has learned.
As part of the rigorous testing implemented for all production employees, a Zone A production member on “House of the Dragon” tested positive for Covid-19, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap Monday. In compliance with industry guidelines, the production member is now in isolation and those who had close contact with the person will be required to quarantine.
Production on “House of the Dragon” is scheduled to resume on Wednesday after a two-day pause.
“House of the Dragon” is the latest U.K.-based production to shut down due to a positive Covid-19 test on set. Over the weekend, Netflix’s “Bridgerton” Season 2 halted shooting for the second time in a week over coronavirus concerns and...
As part of the rigorous testing implemented for all production employees, a Zone A production member on “House of the Dragon” tested positive for Covid-19, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap Monday. In compliance with industry guidelines, the production member is now in isolation and those who had close contact with the person will be required to quarantine.
Production on “House of the Dragon” is scheduled to resume on Wednesday after a two-day pause.
“House of the Dragon” is the latest U.K.-based production to shut down due to a positive Covid-19 test on set. Over the weekend, Netflix’s “Bridgerton” Season 2 halted shooting for the second time in a week over coronavirus concerns and...
- 7/19/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” at HBO has cast Milly Alcock and Emily Carey in recurring roles.
“House of the Dragon” is set a few hundred years prior to the events of “Game of Thrones” and tells the story of House Targaryen and the Targaryen civil war that became known as the “Dance of the Dragons.”
Alcock has been cast as the young version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the king’s first-born child, she is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything, but she was not born a man. The elder version of Rhaenyra will be played by Emma D’Arcy as previously announced.
Carey will appear as the young version of Alicent Hightower, the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She was raised in the Red Keep,...
“House of the Dragon” is set a few hundred years prior to the events of “Game of Thrones” and tells the story of House Targaryen and the Targaryen civil war that became known as the “Dance of the Dragons.”
Alcock has been cast as the young version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the king’s first-born child, she is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything, but she was not born a man. The elder version of Rhaenyra will be played by Emma D’Arcy as previously announced.
Carey will appear as the young version of Alicent Hightower, the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She was raised in the Red Keep,...
- 7/6/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Milly Alcock and Emily Carey are set for recurring roles in House of the Dragon, HBO’s straight-to-series Game of Thrones prequel from George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik.
Alcok and Carey will play the young versions of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), respectively
Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, which is set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.
Alcock’s Young Princess Rhaenra Targaryen, the king’s first-born child, is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything — but she was not born a man.
2020-21 HBO Pilots & Series Orders
Carey’s Young Alicent Hightower is the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She was raised in the Red Keep,...
Alcok and Carey will play the young versions of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), respectively
Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, which is set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.
Alcock’s Young Princess Rhaenra Targaryen, the king’s first-born child, is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything — but she was not born a man.
2020-21 HBO Pilots & Series Orders
Carey’s Young Alicent Hightower is the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She was raised in the Red Keep,...
- 7/6/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO’s “House of the Dragon” has cast the younger versions of two very important characters in the “Game of Thrones” prequel series: Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower.
Set 300 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen, the ancestors of Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen. The series, which is based on “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” is set to debut in 2022.
Milly Alcock is set to play the part of Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the king’s first-born child. She is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider, per the character description. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything… but she was not born a man.
Emily Carey has been cast as Young Alicent Hightower, the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and...
Set 300 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen, the ancestors of Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen. The series, which is based on “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” is set to debut in 2022.
Milly Alcock is set to play the part of Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the king’s first-born child. She is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider, per the character description. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything… but she was not born a man.
Emily Carey has been cast as Young Alicent Hightower, the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and...
- 7/6/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Will fan disappointment over the final season of “Game of Thrones” subsided enough by 2022 that the world will be ready to return to Westeros? HBO is banking on that outcome. The cable network has a “Game of Thrones” prequel series called “House of the Dragon” in production now.
“House of the Dragon” will expand the world of the megahit fantasy series, telling a story about the golden-haired, dragon-riding royals of House Targaryen – the family that produced Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) – centuries before the events of “Game of Thrones.” It’s based on “Fire & Blood,” a novel by George R.R. Martin that was written as a companion to his “A Song of Ice and Fire” series. The first season will be 10 episodes long. It’s the first project to make it to series out of a number of “Game of Thrones” spin-offs HBO has in development.
“House of the Dragon” will expand the world of the megahit fantasy series, telling a story about the golden-haired, dragon-riding royals of House Targaryen – the family that produced Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) – centuries before the events of “Game of Thrones.” It’s based on “Fire & Blood,” a novel by George R.R. Martin that was written as a companion to his “A Song of Ice and Fire” series. The first season will be 10 episodes long. It’s the first project to make it to series out of a number of “Game of Thrones” spin-offs HBO has in development.
- 5/13/2021
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
We’re getting the first look at Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon. HBO has released the first official images of the series, which hails from George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik.
The images, shown below, feature series stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans and Steve Toussaint.
Co-created by Martin and Condal, House of the Dragon also stars Paddy Considine, Fabien Frankel, Eve Best and Sonoya Mizuno.
Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, which is set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. Considine plays King Viserys Targaryen, Cooke stars as Alicent Hightower, D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen and Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, known as the Sea Snake, who becomes Hand to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons.
The House of the Dragon...
The images, shown below, feature series stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans and Steve Toussaint.
Co-created by Martin and Condal, House of the Dragon also stars Paddy Considine, Fabien Frankel, Eve Best and Sonoya Mizuno.
Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, which is set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. Considine plays King Viserys Targaryen, Cooke stars as Alicent Hightower, D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen and Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, known as the Sea Snake, who becomes Hand to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons.
The House of the Dragon...
- 5/5/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
See Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen and more
HBO dropped three first-look images of its upcoming “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon,” on Wednesday, a week after revealing production on the spinoff had finally begun in the U.K.
Set 300 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen, the ancestors of Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen. The series is set to debut in 2022.
In the first of the three first-look photos released today, which you can see below, “House of the Dragon” cast members Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith are shown in character as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Prince Daemon Targaryen, respectively. The other two images show Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, a.k.a. The Sea Snake, and Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower.
HBO dropped three first-look images of its upcoming “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon,” on Wednesday, a week after revealing production on the spinoff had finally begun in the U.K.
Set 300 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen, the ancestors of Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen. The series is set to debut in 2022.
In the first of the three first-look photos released today, which you can see below, “House of the Dragon” cast members Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith are shown in character as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Prince Daemon Targaryen, respectively. The other two images show Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, a.k.a. The Sea Snake, and Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower.
- 5/5/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” at HBO has unveiled its first official images.
“House of the Dragon” is set a few hundred years prior to the events of “Game of Thrones” and tells the story of House Targaryen and the Targaryen civil war that became known as the “Dance of the Dragons.” The cast includes Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, and Fabien Frankel.
The photos feature: D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen; Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon; and Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Ifans as Otto Hightower.
See the photos below.
HBO has given “House of the Dragon” a 10-episode order with an eye toward a 2022 debut. The start of production was announced on April 26. It is based on George R.R. Martin’s book “Fire & Blood.” Martin recently...
“House of the Dragon” is set a few hundred years prior to the events of “Game of Thrones” and tells the story of House Targaryen and the Targaryen civil war that became known as the “Dance of the Dragons.” The cast includes Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, and Fabien Frankel.
The photos feature: D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen; Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon; and Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Ifans as Otto Hightower.
See the photos below.
HBO has given “House of the Dragon” a 10-episode order with an eye toward a 2022 debut. The start of production was announced on April 26. It is based on George R.R. Martin’s book “Fire & Blood.” Martin recently...
- 5/5/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
HBO series focuses on House Targaryen, the family that Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys belonged to
“Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” has officially begun production in the U.K.
On Monday, HBO released a photo of the cast at the show’s first table read, which you can see below:
Fire will reign...
“Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” has officially begun production in the U.K.
On Monday, HBO released a photo of the cast at the show’s first table read, which you can see below:
Fire will reign...
- 4/26/2021
- by Jennifer Maas and Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
The House of the Dragon is finally under construction.
HBO has revealed that the straight-to-series Game of Thrones prequel from George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, is now in production and will launch in 2022.
The cable network unveiled the news, with a picture of the cast at a socially distanced tabled read, on Twitter (see below).
House of the Dragon stars Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy and Fabien Frankel. Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best and Sonoya Mizuno also feature.
Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, which is set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. Considine plays King Viserys Targaryen, Cooke stars as Alicent Hightower, D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen and Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, known as the Sea Snake, who becomes Hand to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons.
HBO has revealed that the straight-to-series Game of Thrones prequel from George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, is now in production and will launch in 2022.
The cable network unveiled the news, with a picture of the cast at a socially distanced tabled read, on Twitter (see below).
House of the Dragon stars Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy and Fabien Frankel. Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best and Sonoya Mizuno also feature.
Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, which is set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. Considine plays King Viserys Targaryen, Cooke stars as Alicent Hightower, D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen and Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, known as the Sea Snake, who becomes Hand to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons.
- 4/26/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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