Season 2 hasn't premiered yet, but the foundation is being laid for Seasons 3 (and 4!)

May 14, 2024 | 06:56am

House Of The Dragon Season 3 Is Deep Into Writing Phase

Season 2 hasn't premiered yet, but the foundation is being laid for Seasons 3 (and 4!)

For comparison, the main Game of Thrones series had eight seasons. Martin previously said he wanted at least 10 seasons of the show.

Emma D'Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, told EW that Season 1 of House of the Dragon was relatively easier to shoot because that season had time jumps. The show began with Milly Alcock playing Rhaenyra, before D'Arcy came in later in the season to play the adult version in four episodes.

"Four episodes? Lovely. Do a bit of work, a few weeks off, it's perfect," D'Arcy said of making Season 1. But for Season 2, there are no time jumps, so D'Arcy is playing the role the entire time--and it was taxing. "It was so exhausting, but also nice," she said.

Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower, spoke about the challenging nature of filming Season 2.

"Oh my God, by the end of season 2, I was a fucking shell of myself. I was a husk. I could not form a sentence. I was so tired. I need to implement some way of getting through Season 3, if there's a Season 3, to really harness as much energy as possible. It is a behemoth."

House of the Dragon returns on June 16. Beyond that series, HBO is producing another show, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which is slated for release in 2025.

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