Intense and Brutal Conflict Unleashed in First ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer
Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower gear up for an intense and savage conflict in the thrilling season 2 trailer of 'House of the Dragon'
The season 2 trailer for the Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon, unveiled at HBO's CCXP23 panel in São Paulo, Brazil, promises an immersive journey into an epic civil war in Westeros. Featuring dramatic clips of beloved characters, the one-minute teaser sets the stage for an intense and gripping new season.
It has been over a year since the show first aired. In the House of the Dragon's debut season, the drama followed the Targaryen family 200 years before the events in Game of Thrones. Chaos ensued after King Viserys’ death, as Alicent Hightower assisted her son Aegon II Targaryen in taking the Iron Throne, despite his half-sister Rhaenyra being named Viserys’ heir. Rhaenyra attempted to negotiate with her younger brother to avoid a war, but the death of Lucerys Velaryon at the hands of Aemond Targaryen’s dragon put an end to any peaceful relations between her and Alicent's family.
The House of the Dragon season 2 trailer shows a brooding Rhaenyra looking out at the water while Aegon approaches the Iron Throne. Otto Hightower is heard talking about the mistakes made following King Viserys’ death.
They are getting ready for the upcoming conflict. The troops are equipped with green shields and black flags to show their loyalties. Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) is seen putting on his armor, while Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) is shown beheading someone, presumably a supporter of Rhaenyra.
Alicent remains unfazed by the bloodshed, acknowledging that the war will inevitably lead to casualties and the eventual rise of a victor to the throne.
Meanwhile, Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best) conveys to Rhaenyra, "There is no war more detestable to the gods than a war between family, and no war more violent than a war between dragons."
New promotional posters for season 2 appear to feature Rhaenyra and Alicent with distinct catchphrases. Rhaenyra's poster showcases "Fire to fire," while Alicent's displays "Blood for blood."
Emma D’Arcy in ‘House of the Dragon.’ Theo Whitman/HBO
HBO has announced new cast members for House of the Dragon‘s second season, in addition to releasing new posters and a trailer. The new additions include Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf, Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne.
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Previously announced new cast members include Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong.
House of the Dragon season 2, which will include eight episodes, is set to debut in summer 2024, two years after the first season debuted.
