Fans have been waiting for HBO's "Game of Thrones" [1] prequel series, "House of the Dragon," [2] ever since the network announced it back in 2019. On March 30, the network shared the show's release date [3], along with some brand-new photos from the series. The new crop of pictures include shots of the "House of the Dragon" cast [4].
The upcoming series is based off of George R. R. Martin's 2019 novel "Fire & Blood" and will focus on House Targaryen. Set hundreds of years before the events of "Game of Thrones" [5], this prequel will chronicle the rise and fall of the troubled Targaryen dynasty. While we wait for the summer premiere, get an in-depth look at the series ahead.