Unleashing the Roar: House Of The Dragon Showrunner's Surprising Revelation About the Dragon's Voice

Summary

House of the Dragon season 1 features unique dragons with their own personalities, reflecting the bond between Targaryens and their dragons.

Sound supervisor Al Sirkett discloses that the show's creators likened dragon roars to human expressions, like equating one dragon to an unsuccessful Caucasian male rapper.

As the Targaryen civil war reaches a boiling point in season 2 of House of the Dragon, there is a possibility of introducing more dragons with distinct personalities.

House of the Dragon's showrunners, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, provided unexpected descriptions for dragon roars, according to sound supervisor Al Sirkett. In House of the Dragon season 1, which is set before the Dance of the Dragons, House Targaryen still commands a number of dragons. Each dragon is distinct to a specific Targaryen, with key family members being connected to a particular dragon.

During an interview with Collider, Sirkett discloses that Condal and Sapochnik used human terms to describe the dragon roars in House of the Dragon. Sirkett explains how Sapochnik instructed sound designer Paula Fairfield to make Daemon Targaryen's dragon, Caraxes, sound like a "failed white boy rapper." Read Sirkett's full statement below.

A lot of people would think about the dragons and it's just a big roar, and [Paula] brought so much more than that. The descriptions provided by Ryan and Miguel for these dragon characters were never like, 'I want the dragon to be like this.' Instead, they described them in human terms. Caraxes was once described by Miguel as the failed white boy rapper - someone who thinks he's the coolest guy on the block, but actually comes off as a bit of an idiot. None of the other dragons really like him or want to hang out with him. That was the basis of it, and Paula took that and added her own unique touch. The roar she created wasn't necessarily funny, but the textures she used were slightly off-key and unexpected. This is what she brought to the game. And as a team, we all managed to push boundaries and create something different from what was seen in Game of Thrones.

Every Dragon In House Of The Dragon Is Unique

Sapochnik’s use of unconventional terminology to describe Caraxes is a reflection of how each dragon in House of the Dragon possesses their own unique personality. This notion is reinforced by the idea that a Targaryen rider and their dragon are intrinsically bound to one another, with every member of the House naturally forming a deep connection with their dragon companion. An illustrative instance of this phenomenon occurred when Aemond Targaryen assumed the role of Vhagar's rider, as it unfolded as a seamless and innate progression between the two.

In the second season of House of the Dragon, we can expect the continuation of the portrayal of various dragons and their distinct personalities. As the Dance of the Dragons officially commences, it is possible that additional dragons associated with House Targaryen will be introduced. These new dragons will likely possess their own unique characteristics to set them apart from the dragons already featured in the series.

Considering that both sides of the Targaryen civil war will utilize dragons, it is inevitable that casualties among these majestic creatures will occur during the conflict. However, it remains uncertain how many dragon deaths will be depicted in House of the Dragon season 2. As the Dance of the Dragons unfolds, Condal will likely maintain the trend of showcasing the dragons in House of the Dragon with individual personalities through their actions and powerful roars.

Source: Collider