Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", streams June 16, 2024 on Max:
“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
- 4/20/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Take a look at footage from Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", streaming June 16, 2024 on Max:
“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’…
“…as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock…
‘…Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
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“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’…
“…as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock…
‘…Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 3/21/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", streams June 2024 on Max:
“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
- 3/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
BritBox is bringing more of Britain’s best across the pond and around the world! This month, the best-of-British TV and film streamer will be adding several titles, from critically acclaimed debuts to historical miniseries. Binge BAFTA-winning projects, including Michaela Coel’s “Chewing Gum,” the series finale of “There She Goes,” and get ready for this year’s Ee BAFTA Film Awards, which will once again be simulcast on the streamer on Sunday, Feb. 18 for BritBox subscribers in the United States, Canada, and five other countries.
Ready to watch? Continue below to see The Streamable’s top picks for BritBox’s February additions, and find out everything joining the platform this month!
7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to BritBox in February 2024? “Chewing Gum” | Thursday, Feb. 1
The two-season comedy series won just as many BAFTAs for creator and star Michaela Coel, her...
Ready to watch? Continue below to see The Streamable’s top picks for BritBox’s February additions, and find out everything joining the platform this month!
7-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month BritBox.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to BritBox in February 2024? “Chewing Gum” | Thursday, Feb. 1
The two-season comedy series won just as many BAFTAs for creator and star Michaela Coel, her...
- 1/31/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
"Greeting peasants!" Entertainment Film Distributors in the UK have unveiled an official trailer for an indie comedy called Seize Them!, made by Nz filmmaker Curtis Vowell. This is the first big lead role for actress Aimee Lou Wood (as a Queen!) following her excellent turn in Living recently. It's set for release in April in the UK, but has no other dates set yet. Dark Ages Britain where Queen Dagan is toppled by a revolution led by Humble Joan. The Queen becomes a fugitive in her own land, and must face hardship and danger as she embarks on a voyage to win back her throne. A "comedy road movie set in the dark ages" – with her new friends, a castle worker and a shit shoveler, she begins her quest for justice. In addition to Aimee Lou Wood, this stars Lolly Adefope, Nicola Coughlan, Paul Kaye, John Macmillan, with Jessica Hynes and Nick Frost.
- 1/21/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
This March, stand-up, actor and Off Menu podcaster James Acaster can be seen in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire alongside Dan Aykroyd, Carrie Coon, Stranger Things’ Finn Wolfhard, and Paul Rudd. In the sequel to the Ghostbusters revival, Acaster plays boffin Lars Pinfield, a scientist described by writer-producer Jason Reitman as an “Egon Spengler type”.
One month later in April, Acaster fans will be chuffed to know that the mash king is back on the big screen in Andy Riley and Curtis Vowell’s historical comedy Seize Them!
Seize Them! is a who’s-who of British comedy, with a cast including Derry Girls, Bridgerton and soon-to-be Doctor Who guest star Nicola Coughlan, Sex Education and Living’s Aimee-Lou Wood, Ghosts and Saltburn’s Lolly Adefope, plus a Spaced reunion in the form of UK comedy stars Nick Frost and Jessica Hynes. See the first trailer below.
The film is the story of...
One month later in April, Acaster fans will be chuffed to know that the mash king is back on the big screen in Andy Riley and Curtis Vowell’s historical comedy Seize Them!
Seize Them! is a who’s-who of British comedy, with a cast including Derry Girls, Bridgerton and soon-to-be Doctor Who guest star Nicola Coughlan, Sex Education and Living’s Aimee-Lou Wood, Ghosts and Saltburn’s Lolly Adefope, plus a Spaced reunion in the form of UK comedy stars Nick Frost and Jessica Hynes. See the first trailer below.
The film is the story of...
- 1/19/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Historical British comedy Seize Them! lands in UK cinemas in April, and the trailer has landed.
Prolific comedy writer Andy Riley, along with his writing partner Kevin Cecil, has written for numerous comedy shows including Trigger Happy TV, So Graham Norton, Smack the Pony, The Armando Iannucci Shows, Black Books, Harry and Paul, Big Bad World and Veep. They also created and wrote the underrated Matt Berry sitcom Year of The Rabbit for Channel 4.
On the big screen, Cecil and Riley wrote the scripts for Gnomeo And Juliet and the sequel, Sherlock Gnomes.
Now, Riley has written the screenplay for Seize Them! a historical comedy with a huge ensemble cast of familiar faces from the British comedy scene. Originally set for release last year, we’re delighted to see it’s now returned to the cinema release schedule.
The synopsis reads as follows:
Brimming with warmth, humour and swordfights,...
Prolific comedy writer Andy Riley, along with his writing partner Kevin Cecil, has written for numerous comedy shows including Trigger Happy TV, So Graham Norton, Smack the Pony, The Armando Iannucci Shows, Black Books, Harry and Paul, Big Bad World and Veep. They also created and wrote the underrated Matt Berry sitcom Year of The Rabbit for Channel 4.
On the big screen, Cecil and Riley wrote the scripts for Gnomeo And Juliet and the sequel, Sherlock Gnomes.
Now, Riley has written the screenplay for Seize Them! a historical comedy with a huge ensemble cast of familiar faces from the British comedy scene. Originally set for release last year, we’re delighted to see it’s now returned to the cinema release schedule.
The synopsis reads as follows:
Brimming with warmth, humour and swordfights,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
In anticipation of Season 2 of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", streaming Summer 2024, take a look at the last episode of the series titled "The Black Queen", now streaming on HBO Max:
“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
- 12/1/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Sometimes, a new vicar arrives in a village and it's all sweet weirdoes and running jokes, like in The Vicar Of Dibley. But when Samantha Morton_ vibes. And we have an exclusive look at the trailer…
Adapted from Cj Tudor's novel, the show sees Morton’s Reverend Jack Brooks and her daughter Flo arriving in the village seeking a fresh start.
They soon find it's rife with conspiracies and secrets, and that uncovering the truth can be deadly in a community with a bloody past. The villagers are commemorating the death of two young Protestant martyrs who were betrayed and burned at the stake five hundred years ago by creating dolls and tossing them into fire – but it seems like the past isn't willing to stay buried…
The Burning Girls also features the likes of Paul Bradley, Janie Dee, Jane Lapotaire, John Macmillan, Rupert Graves, Elodie Grace Orkin, Safia Oakley-Green,...
Adapted from Cj Tudor's novel, the show sees Morton’s Reverend Jack Brooks and her daughter Flo arriving in the village seeking a fresh start.
They soon find it's rife with conspiracies and secrets, and that uncovering the truth can be deadly in a community with a bloody past. The villagers are commemorating the death of two young Protestant martyrs who were betrayed and burned at the stake five hundred years ago by creating dolls and tossing them into fire – but it seems like the past isn't willing to stay buried…
The Burning Girls also features the likes of Paul Bradley, Janie Dee, Jane Lapotaire, John Macmillan, Rupert Graves, Elodie Grace Orkin, Safia Oakley-Green,...
- 9/14/2023
- by James White
- Empire - TV
‘Supa Team 4‘ is a new Netflix series that follows four teenage girls living in a futuristic version of Lusaka, Zambia, who are recruited by a retired secret agent to save the world. The series is created by Malenga Mulendema, a Zambian filmmaker and writer, and it is the first superhero series to be produced in Africa.
It also features spectacular animation and a frenetic pace of editing.
The four girls in ‘Supa Team 4’ are all very different, but they are all united by their desire to make a difference in the world.
‘Supa Team 4’ is a fresh and exciting superhero story that is sure to appeal to fans of all ages. The series is full of action, adventure, and humor, and it features a diverse cast of characters that represent the richness and diversity of Africa.
Plot
Four teens are just trying to survive secondary school when...
It also features spectacular animation and a frenetic pace of editing.
The four girls in ‘Supa Team 4’ are all very different, but they are all united by their desire to make a difference in the world.
‘Supa Team 4’ is a fresh and exciting superhero story that is sure to appeal to fans of all ages. The series is full of action, adventure, and humor, and it features a diverse cast of characters that represent the richness and diversity of Africa.
Plot
Four teens are just trying to survive secondary school when...
- 7/20/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid - TV
“The Great” Season 3 contains some titanic shifts of character — and actors — so even though AP European History has already spoiled the broad strokes of the Hulu series, spoilers ahead.
Catherine (Elle Fanning) grieves in the last five episodes of the season, leading to an eventual, equally tragic and thrilling transformation that brings her closer to becoming a great ruler with a capital-g, capital-r. But underneath the ice — metaphorically speaking, not the literal ice-covered lake into which Peter (Nicholas Hoult) falls and drowns — showrunner Tony McNamara and casting director Dixie Chassay and her team did a lot to make sure the show always felt full even with Peter gone.
Some of this happens by keeping Hoult around, playing Peter’s double Pugachev, who rabble-rouses at the behest of Archie (Adam Godley) and then starts liking all this arousal a little too much. The show also makes strategic additions to the regulars of Catherine’s court.
Catherine (Elle Fanning) grieves in the last five episodes of the season, leading to an eventual, equally tragic and thrilling transformation that brings her closer to becoming a great ruler with a capital-g, capital-r. But underneath the ice — metaphorically speaking, not the literal ice-covered lake into which Peter (Nicholas Hoult) falls and drowns — showrunner Tony McNamara and casting director Dixie Chassay and her team did a lot to make sure the show always felt full even with Peter gone.
Some of this happens by keeping Hoult around, playing Peter’s double Pugachev, who rabble-rouses at the behest of Archie (Adam Godley) and then starts liking all this arousal a little too much. The show also makes strategic additions to the regulars of Catherine’s court.
- 6/16/2023
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
Multi-award-winning British actress Samantha Morton, and Ruby Stokes appear in the first set of spine-chilling images for Paramount+’s upcoming horror-thriller series “The Burning Girls”.
Morton will star as Reverend Jack Brooks — a single parent haunted by a tragedy from her previous church, who bears the onus of her husband’s death — while Stokes stars as Jack’s 15-year-old daughter Flo — a teenager who marches to the beat of her own drum.
“Set in Chapel Croft, a village haunted by a dark and turbulent history, ‘The Burning Girls’ sees Reverend Jack Brooks and her daughter Flo arrive in the hope of a fresh start. They soon find a village rife with conspiracies and secrets where uncovering the truth can be deadly in a community with a bloody past,” as per the logline.
Read More: ‘The Crowded Room’ Trailer: Tom Holland’s Past Unravels In Psychological Thriller Series
Jack Brooks, played by Samantha Morton,...
Morton will star as Reverend Jack Brooks — a single parent haunted by a tragedy from her previous church, who bears the onus of her husband’s death — while Stokes stars as Jack’s 15-year-old daughter Flo — a teenager who marches to the beat of her own drum.
“Set in Chapel Croft, a village haunted by a dark and turbulent history, ‘The Burning Girls’ sees Reverend Jack Brooks and her daughter Flo arrive in the hope of a fresh start. They soon find a village rife with conspiracies and secrets where uncovering the truth can be deadly in a community with a bloody past,” as per the logline.
Read More: ‘The Crowded Room’ Trailer: Tom Holland’s Past Unravels In Psychological Thriller Series
Jack Brooks, played by Samantha Morton,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
“House of the Dragon” looks set to, uh, cook up a storm at this year’s Emmys including bids for many of the cast. Among those most deserving of consideration is Olivia Cooke, who plays the older version of Queen Alicent Hightower in the HBO epic.
Set a century before “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” depicts the blossoming conflict between several major Westeros families after Paddy Considine‘s King Viserys names his daughter Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock/Emma D’Arcy) as his heir. This leads to various parties vying for the Iron Throne in the ongoing Targaryen war of succession. Alicent Hightower marries King Viserys and births a son, Aegon Targaryen (Ty Tennant/Tom Glynn-Carney), who later challenges for the throne.
As such, Cooke is a major player in “House of the Dragon” and appears in the last half of season one, starting with episode six’s “The Princess and the Queen.
Set a century before “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” depicts the blossoming conflict between several major Westeros families after Paddy Considine‘s King Viserys names his daughter Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock/Emma D’Arcy) as his heir. This leads to various parties vying for the Iron Throne in the ongoing Targaryen war of succession. Alicent Hightower marries King Viserys and births a son, Aegon Targaryen (Ty Tennant/Tom Glynn-Carney), who later challenges for the throne.
As such, Cooke is a major player in “House of the Dragon” and appears in the last half of season one, starting with episode six’s “The Princess and the Queen.
- 5/10/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
This article contains spoilers from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood and therefore may spoil portions of House of the Dragon season 2.
Close viewers of HBO’s Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon may have noticed a troubling trend with the House Velaryon of Driftmark. As season 1 of the prequel progressed, the ancient family with Valyrian roots (much like the Targaryens) seemed to be running low on potential heirs.
Lord Corlys Velaryon a.k.a. The Sea Snake (Steve Toussaint) is about as powerful as a Westerosi noble can be. Thanks to his fruitful voyages across The Narrow Sea, Corlys’s house is blessed with untold riches and influence. Yet, as we saw with his close call near the end of the season, Corlys can’t live forever. One day someone will have to succeed him as Lord of the Tides and sit atop the Driftwood Throne. Unfortunately,...
Close viewers of HBO’s Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon may have noticed a troubling trend with the House Velaryon of Driftmark. As season 1 of the prequel progressed, the ancient family with Valyrian roots (much like the Targaryens) seemed to be running low on potential heirs.
Lord Corlys Velaryon a.k.a. The Sea Snake (Steve Toussaint) is about as powerful as a Westerosi noble can be. Thanks to his fruitful voyages across The Narrow Sea, Corlys’s house is blessed with untold riches and influence. Yet, as we saw with his close call near the end of the season, Corlys can’t live forever. One day someone will have to succeed him as Lord of the Tides and sit atop the Driftwood Throne. Unfortunately,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
“Game of Thrones” consistently landed loads of Emmy nominations for each of its eight seasons, including several each time for its eclectic cast. Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) was consistently the pick of the bunch, contending each and every season and winning a whopping four times. Now, it’s the turn of the “Thrones'” prequel, “House of the Dragon,” to step into the Emmy spotlight.
Here are five cast members who deserve Emmy consideration.
Emma D’Arcy
D’Arcy plays the older version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, who is at the center of the entire series. D’Arcy, who is non-binary, imbued Rhaenyra with a steely power and held a commanding presence while on screen. She is a strong contender for Best Drama Actress, ranking just behind Melanie Lynskey (“Yellowjackets”) and Imelda Staunton (“The Crown”) and just ahead of Bella Ramsey (“The Last of Us”), Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), and Sharon Morgan...
Here are five cast members who deserve Emmy consideration.
Emma D’Arcy
D’Arcy plays the older version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, who is at the center of the entire series. D’Arcy, who is non-binary, imbued Rhaenyra with a steely power and held a commanding presence while on screen. She is a strong contender for Best Drama Actress, ranking just behind Melanie Lynskey (“Yellowjackets”) and Imelda Staunton (“The Crown”) and just ahead of Bella Ramsey (“The Last of Us”), Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), and Sharon Morgan...
- 3/24/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Take a look at the season finale episode of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon", titled "The Black Queen", now streaming on HBO Max:
“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
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“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
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- 12/30/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Click here to read the full article.
The first scene Kristen Bell shot in Claire Scanlon’s new comedy, The People We Hate at the Wedding, is one that more than a few might describe as a bit of a nightmare.
“It was 7 a.m. and they threw me in the Thames River,” Bell explained with a smile on Wednesday night while standing on the red carpet in Westwood, host of the Prime Video premiere. “That river is neither warm nor clean but the minute we were done with that scene, we realized, oh, the rest of the movie is going to be a breeze.”
Call it a reward for a dirty job done early, the rest of Bell’s experience on the film played like a “dream come true.” That was thanks, in large part, to her co-stars. Based on the book by Grant Ginder and penned by writer-producer...
The first scene Kristen Bell shot in Claire Scanlon’s new comedy, The People We Hate at the Wedding, is one that more than a few might describe as a bit of a nightmare.
“It was 7 a.m. and they threw me in the Thames River,” Bell explained with a smile on Wednesday night while standing on the red carpet in Westwood, host of the Prime Video premiere. “That river is neither warm nor clean but the minute we were done with that scene, we realized, oh, the rest of the movie is going to be a breeze.”
Call it a reward for a dirty job done early, the rest of Bell’s experience on the film played like a “dream come true.” That was thanks, in large part, to her co-stars. Based on the book by Grant Ginder and penned by writer-producer...
- 11/17/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Click here to read the full article.
The invitation is extravagant: sturdy paper, elegant typeface, a hint of rosemary perfume. On it a generous request, although to Alice (Kristen Bell) and Paul (Ben Platt), it reads as a threat: The pleasure of their company? To celebrate the marriage of their rich half-sister, Eloise (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) to her equally wealthy fiancé Ollie (House of the Dragon’s John MacMillan)? “It would be an honor to have you there,” says the accompanying handwritten note. Alice and Paul — fierce in their disdain for their estranged sibling, dramatic in their expressions — would rather set themselves on fire.
But they won’t. They will fly to London, where Eloise lives, and attend the wedding. They will acknowledge their sibling’s nuptials and make small talk with her future in-laws. They will show up in the most literal sense of the phrase, but they certainly won’t be happy about it.
The invitation is extravagant: sturdy paper, elegant typeface, a hint of rosemary perfume. On it a generous request, although to Alice (Kristen Bell) and Paul (Ben Platt), it reads as a threat: The pleasure of their company? To celebrate the marriage of their rich half-sister, Eloise (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) to her equally wealthy fiancé Ollie (House of the Dragon’s John MacMillan)? “It would be an honor to have you there,” says the accompanying handwritten note. Alice and Paul — fierce in their disdain for their estranged sibling, dramatic in their expressions — would rather set themselves on fire.
But they won’t. They will fly to London, where Eloise lives, and attend the wedding. They will acknowledge their sibling’s nuptials and make small talk with her future in-laws. They will show up in the most literal sense of the phrase, but they certainly won’t be happy about it.
- 11/17/2022
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In her new movie "The People We Hate at the Wedding," Kristen Bell plays a character who's a major mess. Alice is having an affair with her married boss, she refuses to settle down, and she's working a job she hates. It's quite different from where Bell finds herself - married, with two kids and a thriving career. But she tells Popsugar it still wasn't a stretch to get into her character's mindset.
"I think about making bad decisions each and every day, each and every moment," Bell says. "So it was very easy. There's a properly dysfunctional person that lives inside my head." She adds that the character's surroundings always help too; it was easy for her to channel Alice's insecurities when she's in her sterile office environment talking to her boss, for example.
Bell loves the movie because it's "so heartfelt, but not saccharine." She explains, "It is biting,...
"I think about making bad decisions each and every day, each and every moment," Bell says. "So it was very easy. There's a properly dysfunctional person that lives inside my head." She adds that the character's surroundings always help too; it was easy for her to channel Alice's insecurities when she's in her sterile office environment talking to her boss, for example.
Bell loves the movie because it's "so heartfelt, but not saccharine." She explains, "It is biting,...
- 11/16/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Spoilers ahead for season 1 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."
Cynthia Addai-Robinson has spent a lot of time in the fantasy realm. She played Naevia in "Spartacus," Amanda Waller in "Arrow," and now Tar-Míriel in Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," which just completed its first season. Now she's starring in the Prime Video comedy "The People We Hate at the Wedding" along with Kristen Bell ("The Good Place"), Allison Janney ("Mom"), and Ben Platt ("Dear Evan Hansen"). The film tells the story of Eloise (Addai-Robinson), who clashes with her family on the eve of her wedding. It's a big departure in terms of recent projects, and a whole lot of fun.
I got a chance to speak to Addai-Robinson about her role in the film, working with comedy heavy hitters, and how she's been speaking with a British accent for quite a while now.
Cynthia Addai-Robinson has spent a lot of time in the fantasy realm. She played Naevia in "Spartacus," Amanda Waller in "Arrow," and now Tar-Míriel in Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," which just completed its first season. Now she's starring in the Prime Video comedy "The People We Hate at the Wedding" along with Kristen Bell ("The Good Place"), Allison Janney ("Mom"), and Ben Platt ("Dear Evan Hansen"). The film tells the story of Eloise (Addai-Robinson), who clashes with her family on the eve of her wedding. It's a big departure in terms of recent projects, and a whole lot of fun.
I got a chance to speak to Addai-Robinson about her role in the film, working with comedy heavy hitters, and how she's been speaking with a British accent for quite a while now.
- 11/11/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
House of the Dragon The Black Queen Featurette — HBO‘s House of the Dragon: Season 1, Episode 10: The Black Queen TV show featurette has been released. Cast and crew House of the Dragon stars Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, Theo Nate, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Continue reading: House Of The Dragon: Season 1, Episode 10: The Black Queen Featurette – Inside the Episode [HBO]...
- 10/27/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Warning: The below article contains descriptions of violence, miscarriage, and abuse.
"House of the Dragon" flew onto our screens and did the impossible -- it made us (mostly) forget about that terrible, horrible, no good, very bad final season of "Game of Thrones." But more importantly, it made us excited to return to Westeros. The captivating characters in "House of the Dragon" and the nuanced storytelling are all part of what makes this HBO series soar. Plus, it has dragons galore!
You can't tell a "Game of Thrones" story without conflict, and most Westeros conflicts inevitably devolve into bloodshed. That probably has something to do with everyone wearing swords like they are some kind of belt accessory. Here, we'll rank this debut season's best fight scenes and their action set pieces. One note: Of the 12 items on this list, one-third of them include Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel). (That dude loves to mix it up!
"House of the Dragon" flew onto our screens and did the impossible -- it made us (mostly) forget about that terrible, horrible, no good, very bad final season of "Game of Thrones." But more importantly, it made us excited to return to Westeros. The captivating characters in "House of the Dragon" and the nuanced storytelling are all part of what makes this HBO series soar. Plus, it has dragons galore!
You can't tell a "Game of Thrones" story without conflict, and most Westeros conflicts inevitably devolve into bloodshed. That probably has something to do with everyone wearing swords like they are some kind of belt accessory. Here, we'll rank this debut season's best fight scenes and their action set pieces. One note: Of the 12 items on this list, one-third of them include Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel). (That dude loves to mix it up!
- 10/25/2022
- by Eric Pierce
- Slash Film
The dust and dragon scales have barely settled on “House of the Dragon” Season 1, but fans are already clamoring for Season 2 while staring down their first free Sunday night in months. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel is already renewed for a second season, but how exactly will the war amid House Targaryen play out? Who will live? Who will die? Will viewers ever see a baby dragon?
Here’s everything we hope to see in “House of the Dragon” Season 2.
1. Lucerys Avenged
Sweet, strong (sorry) Lucerys Velaryon died horribly and too young, a pawn in the war against his mother and an indescribable loss for her. His is the first major death in the war and the series and will undoubtedly lead to massive repercussions for both sides. The Blacks may come for Aemond directly, or for Vhagar, or for the entirety of Aegon’s family as they avenge...
Here’s everything we hope to see in “House of the Dragon” Season 2.
1. Lucerys Avenged
Sweet, strong (sorry) Lucerys Velaryon died horribly and too young, a pawn in the war against his mother and an indescribable loss for her. His is the first major death in the war and the series and will undoubtedly lead to massive repercussions for both sides. The Blacks may come for Aemond directly, or for Vhagar, or for the entirety of Aegon’s family as they avenge...
- 10/25/2022
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Early during season 1 of “House of the Dragon”, HBO renewed the “Game of Thrones” prequel, confirming that the series would return for a second season. Based on George R.R. Martin’s novel, “Fire & Blood”, which is a history book recounting notable events in Westeros in the 200 years before the original series, “Hotd” will continue to explore the in-fighting and intrigue surrounding House Targaryen.
With season 1 ending in dramatic fashion, with everyone in Westeros seemingly taking sides in the newfound battle between the Black Council and Green Council, here’s what we know about what’s to come in season 2.
Plot and Timeline
After spending most of season 1 establishing the main players in the battle of succession to follow the death of King Viserys, season 2 will inch the series closer and closer to war.
“We will get to the spectacle,” co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal told The Times. (His co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik...
With season 1 ending in dramatic fashion, with everyone in Westeros seemingly taking sides in the newfound battle between the Black Council and Green Council, here’s what we know about what’s to come in season 2.
Plot and Timeline
After spending most of season 1 establishing the main players in the battle of succession to follow the death of King Viserys, season 2 will inch the series closer and closer to war.
“We will get to the spectacle,” co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal told The Times. (His co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik...
- 10/24/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
If you’ve been dragon your feet on HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, the time is nigh to binge all of Season 1’s 10 episodes, on HBO Max.
Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, as it tells the story of House Targaryen. The HBO series debuted on Aug. 21, with the season finale set for a Sunday, Oct. 23 release — meaning, you can sign up for HBO Max for a monthly rate as low as 9.99, get your binge on, and then move on (if you...
Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, as it tells the story of House Targaryen. The HBO series debuted on Aug. 21, with the season finale set for a Sunday, Oct. 23 release — meaning, you can sign up for HBO Max for a monthly rate as low as 9.99, get your binge on, and then move on (if you...
- 10/22/2022
- by How to Stream Team
- TVLine.com
Prime Video unveiled the trailer of the highly anticipated comedy film, ‘The People We Hate at The Wedding’. The film features Allison Janney, Kristen Bell, Ben Platt, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Dustin Milligan, Isaach De Bankolé, Karan Soni, Tony Goldwyn, Jorma Taccone, Julian Ovenden, and John Macmillan in pivotal roles.
The trailer gives a sneak peek into the the lives of the dysfunctional American siblings Alice (Kristen Bell) and Paul (Ben Platt), who along with their ever-optimistic mom (Allison Janney), are invited to the British wedding of their estranged half-sister Eloise (Cynthia Addai-Robinson). This poses a chance for them to reconnect as–more or less–adults and learn to love each other like they once did. The hilarious raunchy comedy promises to be an intriguing ride for viewers.
Directed by Claire Scanlon, and written by Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin and Wendy Molyneux, it is produced by Ashley Fox and Margot Hand. Based on the book by Grant Ginder,...
The trailer gives a sneak peek into the the lives of the dysfunctional American siblings Alice (Kristen Bell) and Paul (Ben Platt), who along with their ever-optimistic mom (Allison Janney), are invited to the British wedding of their estranged half-sister Eloise (Cynthia Addai-Robinson). This poses a chance for them to reconnect as–more or less–adults and learn to love each other like they once did. The hilarious raunchy comedy promises to be an intriguing ride for viewers.
Directed by Claire Scanlon, and written by Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin and Wendy Molyneux, it is produced by Ashley Fox and Margot Hand. Based on the book by Grant Ginder,...
- 10/20/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
House of the Dragon The Black Queen TV Show Trailer — HBO‘s House of the Dragon: Season 1, Episode 10: The Black Queen TV show trailer has been released. Cast and crew House of the Dragon stars Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, Theo Nate, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Matt Smith, Emma [...]
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- 10/18/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Take a look at the season finale episode of “House of the Dragon”, titled “The Black Queen airing October 23, 2022 on HBO:
“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
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“…it is the beginning of the long-awaited ‘Targaryen’ civil war called the ‘Dance of the Dragons’ as the ‘Black Council’ comes up with a counterattack against imminent threats.
Cast includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Bill Patterson, Gavin Spokes, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, and Theo Nate.
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- 10/17/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
As “House of the Dragon” Season 1 draws to a close, the 10 episodes will have covered over 20 years in the lives of these characters.
But you wouldn’t know it looking at some of them. There are characters who look unrecognizable from Episode 1 as well as new ones who have been introduced and recast faster than you can say “Which Aegon?” Still others are seemingly untouched by the passage of time. While certain recasting decisions make sense for the show’s timeline, others feel rushed and arbitrary, distracting from the central story.
Not only are characters aging rapidly and inconsistently, but the actors portraying them aren’t always the same age as the character, adding another layer of potential confusion for the audience. Hollywood loves to cast an adult as a teen, but when it comes to old and young teens aging just a few years, there’s not a big margin of error.
But you wouldn’t know it looking at some of them. There are characters who look unrecognizable from Episode 1 as well as new ones who have been introduced and recast faster than you can say “Which Aegon?” Still others are seemingly untouched by the passage of time. While certain recasting decisions make sense for the show’s timeline, others feel rushed and arbitrary, distracting from the central story.
Not only are characters aging rapidly and inconsistently, but the actors portraying them aren’t always the same age as the character, adding another layer of potential confusion for the audience. Hollywood loves to cast an adult as a teen, but when it comes to old and young teens aging just a few years, there’s not a big margin of error.
- 10/14/2022
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Solly McLeod (House of the Dragon) has signed with CAA.
McLeod most recently appeared in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon in the role of Ser Joffrey Lonmouth, a knight and love interest of Ser Laenor Velaryon (John MacMillan). He makes his first appearance in the third episode of Season 1 titled “Second of His Name.”
Up next, he will star opposite Viggo Mortensen in the western love story The Dead Don’t Hurt which begins production in Mexico this week. McLeod will bring to life the character Weston Jeffries, the wayward son of a powerful rancher in the film set around the Civil War.
In addition, McLeod will play the titular role in the four-part miniseries Tom Jones for ITV/PBS’ Masterpiece, set to air in the U.S. in 2023. The adaptation of Henry Fielding’s classic novel, The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling,...
McLeod most recently appeared in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon in the role of Ser Joffrey Lonmouth, a knight and love interest of Ser Laenor Velaryon (John MacMillan). He makes his first appearance in the third episode of Season 1 titled “Second of His Name.”
Up next, he will star opposite Viggo Mortensen in the western love story The Dead Don’t Hurt which begins production in Mexico this week. McLeod will bring to life the character Weston Jeffries, the wayward son of a powerful rancher in the film set around the Civil War.
In addition, McLeod will play the titular role in the four-part miniseries Tom Jones for ITV/PBS’ Masterpiece, set to air in the U.S. in 2023. The adaptation of Henry Fielding’s classic novel, The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The Game of Throne TV series was incredibly successful for HBO, but the series finale soured many people on the saga. Can a prequel lure disappointed viewers back to Westeros? Will House of the Dragon be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A fantasy series, the House of the Dragon TV show is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood novel and is a prequel to Game of Thrones. It stars Paddy Considine, 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, John Macmillan, Graham McTavish, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Nate, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson, Phia Saban, Gavin Spokes, and Savannah Steyn. The series...
A fantasy series, the House of the Dragon TV show is based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood novel and is a prequel to Game of Thrones. It stars Paddy Considine, 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, John Macmillan, Graham McTavish, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Nate, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson, Phia Saban, Gavin Spokes, and Savannah Steyn. The series...
- 10/11/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
House of the Dragon The Green Council TV Show Trailer — HBO‘s House of the Dragon: Season 1, Episode 9: The Green Council TV show trailer has been released. Cast and crew House of the Dragon stars Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, Theo Nate, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Matt Smith, Emma [...]
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- 10/11/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
House of the Dragon The Lord of the Tides TV Show Trailer — HBO‘s House of the Dragon: Season 1, Episode 8: The Lord of the Tides TV show trailer has been released. Cast and crew House of the Dragon stars Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Savannah Steyn, Theo Nate, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Continue reading: House Of The Dragon: Season 1, Episode 8: The Lord of the Tides TV Show Trailer [HBO]...
- 10/4/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" episode 5.
If there is one thing you don't want to do in Westeros, it's attend a wedding. Nothing good ever happens at those things, and they often end with more than a few corpses. In the fifth episode of the HBO prequel series "House of the Dragon," we get to attend the wedding of Princess and heir to the Iron Throne Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock through episode 5) and Ser Laenor Velaryon (Theo Nate through episode 5).
It's not the best match in many ways. Rhaenyra has the hots for her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith), and Laenor prefers men as romantic partners. Westeros isn't a friendly place for those in the LGBTQ+ community, but Rhaenyra suggests a compromise. They don't have a choice in this marriage that will bring their houses together, but Rhaenyra understands his feelings and wants romantic freedom of her own. They...
If there is one thing you don't want to do in Westeros, it's attend a wedding. Nothing good ever happens at those things, and they often end with more than a few corpses. In the fifth episode of the HBO prequel series "House of the Dragon," we get to attend the wedding of Princess and heir to the Iron Throne Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock through episode 5) and Ser Laenor Velaryon (Theo Nate through episode 5).
It's not the best match in many ways. Rhaenyra has the hots for her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith), and Laenor prefers men as romantic partners. Westeros isn't a friendly place for those in the LGBTQ+ community, but Rhaenyra suggests a compromise. They don't have a choice in this marriage that will bring their houses together, but Rhaenyra understands his feelings and wants romantic freedom of her own. They...
- 10/4/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Episode seven of "House of the Dragon" was one of the twistiest and most shocking yet, but it did leave a lot of viewers with a question about what might have been going on off-screen: Are Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) sleeping together? If they are, that would have inadvertently led to the fight that tore the Targaryen family apart. Let's consider the facts.
The relationship between the two started in earnest in episode five, after Criston slept with Rhaenyra (played then by Milly Alcock). Alicent speaks to him to see if he knows anything about Rhaenyra sleeping with her uncle, Daemon (Matt Smith), but Criston confesses to their own liaison instead. Alicent feels betrayed because she defended Rhaenyra's virginity to the king. At the end of the episode, Criston kills Rhaenyra's husband's lover, and he almost decides to kill himself, but Alicent stops him.
The relationship between the two started in earnest in episode five, after Criston slept with Rhaenyra (played then by Milly Alcock). Alicent speaks to him to see if he knows anything about Rhaenyra sleeping with her uncle, Daemon (Matt Smith), but Criston confesses to their own liaison instead. Alicent feels betrayed because she defended Rhaenyra's virginity to the king. At the end of the episode, Criston kills Rhaenyra's husband's lover, and he almost decides to kill himself, but Alicent stops him.
- 10/4/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
This post has spoilers for "House of the Dragon" episode 7.
For those who don't already know, House Targaryen's sigil is a three-headed dragon, and its words are "Fire & Blood." I don't know what that sounds like to you, but anyone who has been acquainted with the unhinged antics of the members of this noble Valyrian house already knows that most of its members are a hot mess. Daenerys Targaryen = hot mess. Jon Snow/Aegon Targaryen = hot mess who didn't know much but was still a hot mess. And then there's "House of the Dragon," the seriously superior spin-off (try saying that three times as fast) which showcases an unseen side of one of the most significant events in Targaryen history — The Dance of Dragons — which took place in the first place because of said hot messes.
Every episode shuffles the rank on which character is the most miserable or the...
For those who don't already know, House Targaryen's sigil is a three-headed dragon, and its words are "Fire & Blood." I don't know what that sounds like to you, but anyone who has been acquainted with the unhinged antics of the members of this noble Valyrian house already knows that most of its members are a hot mess. Daenerys Targaryen = hot mess. Jon Snow/Aegon Targaryen = hot mess who didn't know much but was still a hot mess. And then there's "House of the Dragon," the seriously superior spin-off (try saying that three times as fast) which showcases an unseen side of one of the most significant events in Targaryen history — The Dance of Dragons — which took place in the first place because of said hot messes.
Every episode shuffles the rank on which character is the most miserable or the...
- 10/4/2022
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
This post contains major spoilers for the latest episode of "House of the Dragon" and the book "Fire & Blood."
If there is one thing we know about "House of the Dragon" and its predecessor, "Game of Thrones," it's that endings for characters are rarely happy. Weddings, which are supposed to be celebrations, largely end in death. People are murdered all over the place for political expediency. Remarkably few are spared the consequences of politics and power.
While we can argue whether Sansa, Tyrion, and Bran are really as happy as Arya Stark out on the open sea, most of their fellow characters died miserably in "Game of Thrones." "House of the Dragon" wasn't shaping up to be any better ... until the end of episode seven. Unlike "Game of Thrones," I haven't read the book "House of the Dragon" is based on. So the shocking fate of one character left me bowled over,...
If there is one thing we know about "House of the Dragon" and its predecessor, "Game of Thrones," it's that endings for characters are rarely happy. Weddings, which are supposed to be celebrations, largely end in death. People are murdered all over the place for political expediency. Remarkably few are spared the consequences of politics and power.
While we can argue whether Sansa, Tyrion, and Bran are really as happy as Arya Stark out on the open sea, most of their fellow characters died miserably in "Game of Thrones." "House of the Dragon" wasn't shaping up to be any better ... until the end of episode seven. Unlike "Game of Thrones," I haven't read the book "House of the Dragon" is based on. So the shocking fate of one character left me bowled over,...
- 10/4/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
This post contains plenty of spoilers related to weddings and funerals in "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon." Proceed as you would down the church aisle, at your own risk.
In the world of Westeros, to paraphrase Billy Idol, it's always a nice day for a Red Wedding. You might think "it's your funeral" to show up at one, but as we learned this week in "Driftmark," the latest episode of "House of the Dragon," actual funerals in Westeros can be dangerous affairs, too.
Basically, anytime you get a bunch of family members together for a big occasion, happy or sad, it's going to go sour, so we shouldn't be surprised at the events that went down in "Driftmark." The funeral of Lady Laena Velaryon (Nanna Blondell) after her death by dragonfire turned into a real Old Testament, eye-for-an-eye affair. Perhaps the first sign of trouble was the way Laena's husband,...
In the world of Westeros, to paraphrase Billy Idol, it's always a nice day for a Red Wedding. You might think "it's your funeral" to show up at one, but as we learned this week in "Driftmark," the latest episode of "House of the Dragon," actual funerals in Westeros can be dangerous affairs, too.
Basically, anytime you get a bunch of family members together for a big occasion, happy or sad, it's going to go sour, so we shouldn't be surprised at the events that went down in "Driftmark." The funeral of Lady Laena Velaryon (Nanna Blondell) after her death by dragonfire turned into a real Old Testament, eye-for-an-eye affair. Perhaps the first sign of trouble was the way Laena's husband,...
- 10/4/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Fire & Blood book readers have been left blindsided by the ending of the latestHouse of the Dragon episode.
The HBO spin-off is based on George Rr Martin’s book, which charts the history of the Targaryens.
While the series has been whittling through events depicted in the novel for the past seven weeks, readers were surprised to see the show switch up one of its most brutal twists.
*Spoilers follow – you have been warned*
The moment in question surrounds Laenor, who is killed off so that his wife Rhaenyra can marry her uncle Daemon, which she believes will strengthen her claim to the throne.
The episode shows Rhaenyra (Emma D’’Arcy) conspiring with Daemon (Matt Smith) about convincing Laenor’s secret lover Ser Qarl Correy (Arty Froushan) to kill her husband Laenor (John MacMillan) in a duel.
In one moment, Daemon hints to Qarl that he should then cross the...
The HBO spin-off is based on George Rr Martin’s book, which charts the history of the Targaryens.
While the series has been whittling through events depicted in the novel for the past seven weeks, readers were surprised to see the show switch up one of its most brutal twists.
*Spoilers follow – you have been warned*
The moment in question surrounds Laenor, who is killed off so that his wife Rhaenyra can marry her uncle Daemon, which she believes will strengthen her claim to the throne.
The episode shows Rhaenyra (Emma D’’Arcy) conspiring with Daemon (Matt Smith) about convincing Laenor’s secret lover Ser Qarl Correy (Arty Froushan) to kill her husband Laenor (John MacMillan) in a duel.
In one moment, Daemon hints to Qarl that he should then cross the...
- 10/3/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
This article contains House of the Dragon episode 7 spoilers.
Laenor Velaryon is alive. This revelation sent shockwaves through the House of the Dragon viewing community, astonishing book readers and the unsullied alike. Before the moment where a newly shorn Laenor (played briefly but poignantly by John Macmillan) removed his hood, viewers were led to believe they were witnessing the darkest moment of cruel betrayals: Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), Princess of Dragonstone and wife of Laenor, appeared to conspire in the murder of her husband. And, indeed, someone was definitely lying dead in a fire, adorned in Laenor’s clothes.
Yet the son of Driftmark lives still, even if in doing so he has now abandoned his titles and ancestral home in favor of a life at sea and presumably in Essos—a land where a man’s gold is more valuable than his name.
It’s a shocking twist, not...
Laenor Velaryon is alive. This revelation sent shockwaves through the House of the Dragon viewing community, astonishing book readers and the unsullied alike. Before the moment where a newly shorn Laenor (played briefly but poignantly by John Macmillan) removed his hood, viewers were led to believe they were witnessing the darkest moment of cruel betrayals: Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), Princess of Dragonstone and wife of Laenor, appeared to conspire in the murder of her husband. And, indeed, someone was definitely lying dead in a fire, adorned in Laenor’s clothes.
Yet the son of Driftmark lives still, even if in doing so he has now abandoned his titles and ancestral home in favor of a life at sea and presumably in Essos—a land where a man’s gold is more valuable than his name.
It’s a shocking twist, not...
- 10/3/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 7.
An uncomfortable but inevitable romance has finally ignited in Westeros. It feels a bit wrong to have been rooting for Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith) all season, but at least House of the Dragon’s newest power couple aren’t twins? And the seventh episode definitely addresses the slow burn building of an alliance between the two rebellious dragonriders on their way to an epic “dance” of war.
But is it also true love?
Fire calls to fire, and if one overlooks their royally tangled bloodlines, the sexual tension between Rhaenyra and Daemon has simmered from the show’s start. In episode four, desire escalated when Daemon encouraged his young niece (then played by Milly Alcock) to sneak away from the palace in disguise and join him on a tour of the capital’s seedier side,...
An uncomfortable but inevitable romance has finally ignited in Westeros. It feels a bit wrong to have been rooting for Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith) all season, but at least House of the Dragon’s newest power couple aren’t twins? And the seventh episode definitely addresses the slow burn building of an alliance between the two rebellious dragonriders on their way to an epic “dance” of war.
But is it also true love?
Fire calls to fire, and if one overlooks their royally tangled bloodlines, the sexual tension between Rhaenyra and Daemon has simmered from the show’s start. In episode four, desire escalated when Daemon encouraged his young niece (then played by Milly Alcock) to sneak away from the palace in disguise and join him on a tour of the capital’s seedier side,...
- 10/3/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 7.
Both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon are no strangers to earth-shattering twists. Even with that in mind, however, the closing moments of episode 7 “Driftmark” are particularly shocking.
After a languid, damn near leisurely episode, the closing scenes of House of the Dragon‘s seventh installment step on the gas for a series of truly chaotic reveals. Uncle-niece duo Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) make their union official in the eyes of the gods. Simultaneously, something really bad happens to Rhaenyra’s current husband Ser Laenor Velaryon (John Macmillan)…or does it?
Things move swiftly here and there’s a decent chance you may have missed what really happened. With that in mind, let’s break down “Driftmark’s” ending and what it means for the series.
Daemon and Rhaenyra Get Married
After the chaos...
Both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon are no strangers to earth-shattering twists. Even with that in mind, however, the closing moments of episode 7 “Driftmark” are particularly shocking.
After a languid, damn near leisurely episode, the closing scenes of House of the Dragon‘s seventh installment step on the gas for a series of truly chaotic reveals. Uncle-niece duo Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) make their union official in the eyes of the gods. Simultaneously, something really bad happens to Rhaenyra’s current husband Ser Laenor Velaryon (John Macmillan)…or does it?
Things move swiftly here and there’s a decent chance you may have missed what really happened. With that in mind, let’s break down “Driftmark’s” ending and what it means for the series.
Daemon and Rhaenyra Get Married
After the chaos...
- 10/3/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Harvey Sadler, Emma D’Arcy, and Leo Hart in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 1 episode 7 (Photograph by Ollie Upton / HBO)
HBO’s House of the Dragon season one episode seven opens on Lady Laena’s funeral. But before we discuss that somber event, here’s a quick recap of the key events of episode six.
Episode six introduced the adult versions of Alicent and Rhaenyra, and the battle lines moved from being etched in pencil to drawn in ink. Prince Daemon lost his second wife, Lady Laena, who died after ordering her dragon to give her a dragonrider’s death by fire. And Larys Strong elevated his position by ordering the murder of his father and brother, effectively making himself Lord of Harrenhal while forcing Alicent to be in his debt.
And now, a recap of episode seven – “Driftmark.”
The Velaryons, Targaryens, and other key figures gather for Lady Laena’s funeral at Driftmark.
HBO’s House of the Dragon season one episode seven opens on Lady Laena’s funeral. But before we discuss that somber event, here’s a quick recap of the key events of episode six.
Episode six introduced the adult versions of Alicent and Rhaenyra, and the battle lines moved from being etched in pencil to drawn in ink. Prince Daemon lost his second wife, Lady Laena, who died after ordering her dragon to give her a dragonrider’s death by fire. And Larys Strong elevated his position by ordering the murder of his father and brother, effectively making himself Lord of Harrenhal while forcing Alicent to be in his debt.
And now, a recap of episode seven – “Driftmark.”
The Velaryons, Targaryens, and other key figures gather for Lady Laena’s funeral at Driftmark.
- 10/3/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Kids, they grow up so fast. After last week’s discombobulating decade-long time jump on House of the Dragon, the Targaryen and Velaryon broods have gone from mere babes (or glints in the eye) to rambunctious children. Drinking, wanking, fighting. And now that the dust has settled on that quantum leap, it’s time for them to take centre stage.
Bad Heir Days
But first, an olive branch. “It’s time that you came home,” Viserys (Paddy Considine) says to his brother, Daemon (Matt Smith). “I know we’ve had our differences but let them pass with the years.” Perhaps he’s forgotten that Daemon was expelled from court for trying to shag his niece. The same forgiveness cannot be said to stem from Daemon to Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), now returned as Hand. “No matter how fat the leech grows, it always wants for another meal,” Daemon whispers, with venom,...
Bad Heir Days
But first, an olive branch. “It’s time that you came home,” Viserys (Paddy Considine) says to his brother, Daemon (Matt Smith). “I know we’ve had our differences but let them pass with the years.” Perhaps he’s forgotten that Daemon was expelled from court for trying to shag his niece. The same forgiveness cannot be said to stem from Daemon to Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), now returned as Hand. “No matter how fat the leech grows, it always wants for another meal,” Daemon whispers, with venom,...
- 10/3/2022
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
Leo Hart stars as Young Jacaerys Targaryen in Episode 7 of House of the Dragon Season 1. Pic credit: HBO/Ollie Upton
Episode 6 of House of the Dragon saw a very interesting set-up within the marriage of Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Ser Laenor Velaryon (John MacMillan).
This had been explored earlier in Season 1 and had Rhaenyra and Laenor agreeing to marry but to explore other partners outside of the marriage due to Laenor being gay.
Rhaenyra also pursued her own love interests and Episode 6 revealed that her three children, Jacaerys (Leo Hart), Lucerys (Harvey Sadler), and Joffrey, were actually the offspring of Ser Harwin Strong (Ryan Corr) and not Laenor.
This was kept a secret as this sort of adultery with the princess is considered treason. However, rumors were already starting to spread because the children look nothing like their pale-haired parents.
Most notably in Episode 6, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel...
Episode 6 of House of the Dragon saw a very interesting set-up within the marriage of Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Ser Laenor Velaryon (John MacMillan).
This had been explored earlier in Season 1 and had Rhaenyra and Laenor agreeing to marry but to explore other partners outside of the marriage due to Laenor being gay.
Rhaenyra also pursued her own love interests and Episode 6 revealed that her three children, Jacaerys (Leo Hart), Lucerys (Harvey Sadler), and Joffrey, were actually the offspring of Ser Harwin Strong (Ryan Corr) and not Laenor.
This was kept a secret as this sort of adultery with the princess is considered treason. However, rumors were already starting to spread because the children look nothing like their pale-haired parents.
Most notably in Episode 6, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel...
- 9/30/2022
- by Rachel Tsoumbakos
- Monsters and Critics
Time jumps in television shows can be difficult to navigate, especially when recasting actors. In the case of "House of the Dragon," Milly Alcock and Emily Carey both gave fantastic performances as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower respectively, so saying goodbye to these two actors hasn't been easy for viewers. The show is well-written, but it's fair to say that Alcock and Carey are the reason we've all come to care so much about these two young women over the past five episodes. The show's sixth installment, "The Princess and the Queen," reintroduced us to these characters 10 years later, and while they do bear a rather striking resemblance to their teenage counterparts, they are now played by different actors.
Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke have moved into the roles of Rhaenyra and Alicent, who weren't the only younger characters to be recast. Siblings Laenor and Laena Velaryon are played by new performers as well.
Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke have moved into the roles of Rhaenyra and Alicent, who weren't the only younger characters to be recast. Siblings Laenor and Laena Velaryon are played by new performers as well.
- 9/27/2022
- by Jamie Gerber
- Slash Film
This post contains major spoilers for the latest episode of "House of the Dragon."
We knew the "House of the Dragon" time jump was coming, but did that make it sting any less? Definitely not. It was still jarring to see the show's talented young leads, Milly Alcock and Emily Carey, suddenly replaced by the (also-talented!) duo of Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke just after we'd gotten used to them. Since the battlefield-heavy "Game of Thrones" disoriented viewers with a surprise beheading near the end of its first season, it makes sense that the court-set drama "House of the Dragon" would throw us off kilter with something as surprisingly painful as the passage of time instead.
So what exactly has everyone in Westeros been up to during the time jump? While plenty of intrigue took place on screen this episode, from the disturbing self-immolation of Laena (Nanna Blondell) to the...
We knew the "House of the Dragon" time jump was coming, but did that make it sting any less? Definitely not. It was still jarring to see the show's talented young leads, Milly Alcock and Emily Carey, suddenly replaced by the (also-talented!) duo of Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke just after we'd gotten used to them. Since the battlefield-heavy "Game of Thrones" disoriented viewers with a surprise beheading near the end of its first season, it makes sense that the court-set drama "House of the Dragon" would throw us off kilter with something as surprisingly painful as the passage of time instead.
So what exactly has everyone in Westeros been up to during the time jump? While plenty of intrigue took place on screen this episode, from the disturbing self-immolation of Laena (Nanna Blondell) to the...
- 9/27/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
House of the Dragon viewers were reminded of a certainGame of Thrones character in the prequel’s latest episode.
Sunday night’s (25 September) episode of the spin-off series moved the story on in rapid fashion, jumping forward 10 years in time.
Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke officially succeeded Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Princess Rhaenyra and Queen Alicent respectively, and the episode revealed that, in the space of a decade, the former friends’ relationship has completely eroded.
If there was any chance of them ever reaching a truce, though, Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) shot it down in chilling fashion.
*Spoilers follow – you have been warned*
The episode filled viewers in on the fact that Larys’s brother Harwin (Ryan Corr) had fathered Rhaenyra’s children, despite her marriage to Laenor (John Macmillan). The identity of their father was an open secret in King’s Landing, and led to a fight...
Sunday night’s (25 September) episode of the spin-off series moved the story on in rapid fashion, jumping forward 10 years in time.
Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke officially succeeded Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Princess Rhaenyra and Queen Alicent respectively, and the episode revealed that, in the space of a decade, the former friends’ relationship has completely eroded.
If there was any chance of them ever reaching a truce, though, Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) shot it down in chilling fashion.
*Spoilers follow – you have been warned*
The episode filled viewers in on the fact that Larys’s brother Harwin (Ryan Corr) had fathered Rhaenyra’s children, despite her marriage to Laenor (John Macmillan). The identity of their father was an open secret in King’s Landing, and led to a fight...
- 9/27/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Tolstoy once wrote that “all happy families are alike, but every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way”. It is a credo that George Rr Martin, author of the Game of Thrones series, carried through into his novels. And here, in the first episode where House of the Dragon takes a significant jump forward in time, the mantra is as true as ever. This is now the story of three, deeply unhappy, families.
Family affair
The first of these families is headed by Princess Rhaenyra (now played by Emma D’Arcy) who has just given birth for the third time. Her sham marriage to Laenor Velaryon (John Macmillan) has necessitated the procreational skills of Ser Harwin Strong (Ryan Corr), eldest son of the Hand. “Healthy?” she asks the midwife, as the baby arrives. “Kicking like a goat, Princess,” the woman replies, earthily.
But the child, (fake) father and mother are...
Family affair
The first of these families is headed by Princess Rhaenyra (now played by Emma D’Arcy) who has just given birth for the third time. Her sham marriage to Laenor Velaryon (John Macmillan) has necessitated the procreational skills of Ser Harwin Strong (Ryan Corr), eldest son of the Hand. “Healthy?” she asks the midwife, as the baby arrives. “Kicking like a goat, Princess,” the woman replies, earthily.
But the child, (fake) father and mother are...
- 9/26/2022
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
Tolstoy once wrote that “all happy families are alike, but every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way”. It is a credo that George Rr Martin, author of the Game of Thrones series, carried through into his novels. And here, in the first episode where House of the Dragon takes a significant jump forward in time, the mantra is as true as ever. This is now the story of three, deeply unhappy, families.
Family affair
The first of these families is headed by Princess Rhaenyra (now played by Emma D’Arcy) who has just given birth for the third time. Her sham marriage to Laenor Velaryon (John Macmillan) has necessitated the procreational skills of Ser Harwin Strong (Ryan Corr), eldest son of the Hand. “Healthy?” she asks the midwife, as the baby arrives. “Kicking like a goat, Princess,” the woman replies, earthily.
But the child, (fake) father and mother are...
Family affair
The first of these families is headed by Princess Rhaenyra (now played by Emma D’Arcy) who has just given birth for the third time. Her sham marriage to Laenor Velaryon (John Macmillan) has necessitated the procreational skills of Ser Harwin Strong (Ryan Corr), eldest son of the Hand. “Healthy?” she asks the midwife, as the baby arrives. “Kicking like a goat, Princess,” the woman replies, earthily.
But the child, (fake) father and mother are...
- 9/26/2022
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
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