House of the Dragon Loses One Game of Thrones Leader, Gains Another

Would or not it’s a George R.R. Martin adaptation if there weren’t a number of folks vying for management? As the primary Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon, enjoys some huge early season success, one of many present’s co-creators, government producers and administrators, Miguel Sapochnik, is leaving.

“Working within the Thrones universe for the past few years has been an honor and a privilege, especially spending the last two with the amazing cast and crew of House of the Dragon,” Sapochnik mentioned in an announcement obtained by the Hollywood Reporter. “I am so proud of what we accomplished with season one and overjoyed by the enthusiastic reaction of our viewers. It was incredibly tough to decide to move on, but I know that it is the right choice for me, personally and professionally.”

Sapochnik has a first-look cope with HBO so he’ll nonetheless work with the corporate and stay, in title, as an government producer on the present. His co-creator, Ryan Condal, may also stay in that function with Sapochnik’s slot as government producer and director being taken over by Alan Taylor. Taylor was a significant director on Game of Thrones and went on to do a number of movies corresponding to Thor: The Dark World and Terminator Genisys.

“I am deeply comforted to know that Alan will be joining the series,” Sapochnik continues. “He’s someone I’ve known and respected for a long time, and I believe this precious series could not be in safer hands. I am so glad to remain a part of the HBO and House of the Dragon family and, of course, I wish Ryan and his team success and all the best with season two and beyond.”

That’s appropriate. In case you missed it, even earlier than the second episode aired, HBO renewed House of the Dragon for season two and Taylor will probably be a significant participant in that. “It’s a pleasure and an honor to be back at HBO, immersing myself in the world of the Targaryens, I look forward to working closely with Ryan as House of the Dragon grows into its second season,” Taylor mentioned. “Ryan, Miguel, and George have launched an extraordinary story, in a rich and fascinating world. Returning to Westeros will be a huge undertaking and I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

Continuing the success of the present will definitely be a problem—but if the primary two episodes are any indication, everybody concerned is as much as that problem. House of the Dragon airs Sunday nights on HBO.

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