SKY has introduced some House of the Dragon fun to the remote ahead the show’s big return.
The Game of Thrones prequel is back with a second series on Monday.
Makers HBO have already green lit a third series, which stars Brit talent including Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy.
As a prequel, the story in House of the Dragon takes place around 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
The original show, which aired from 2011 to 2019, was itself based on the novel series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin.
The plot of House of the Dragon portrays the decline of House Targaryen.
This bloodline was most notably represented in Game of Thrones by Daenerys Targaryen – portrayed by Emilia Clarke – a lead character throughout the show’s run.
Central figures in House of the Dragon’s first series include King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine), as well as his younger brother Prince Daemon Targaryen (played by former Doctor Who star Matt Smith).
Eager fans can catch brand new episodes of series two at 2am on Sky Atlantic each week at the same time as they’re broadcast in the US.
Otherwise, you can wait until they are shown later in the day at 9pm and on-demand.
To mark the show’s return, Sky has introduced some new House of the Dragon themed voice commands.
They work on Sky’s main three boxes, Sky Stream, Sky Glass and Sky Q.
Just say “Hello Sky” followed by one of the following phrases to go directly to the show’s dedicated page.
- Team Green
- House Green
- Alicent
- Hightower
- Team Black
- House Black
- Rhaenyra
- Westeros
- Targaryen
- House of the Dragon collection
Who stars in House of the Dragon?
A prequel to smash-hit fantasy series Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon premiered in August 2022. The show features an ensemble cast playing characters in the fictional setting of Westeros. Let’s take a look at some of the famous faces in House of the Dragon.
Paddy Considine: Actor, director and screenwriter Paddy received the role of King Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon and led the ensemble in sesason one. Paddy’s film credits include Hot Fuzz and The World’s End, while his other TV work ranges from Peaky Blinders, The Outsider and The Third Day. He is also known for his collaborations with director Shane Meadows.
Matt Smith: Matt became the youngest ever actor to play Doctor Who, when he nabbed the role as a 29-year-old in 2009. Now a few years removed from the beloved BBC show, he is now playing the unpredictable Prince Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Matt also starred as Prince Philip in The Crown, receiving a Primetime Emmy award nomination for his performance.
Olivia Cooke: From Oldham in Greater Manchester, Olivia Cooke has enjoyed success on both sides of the pond. She had a starring role as Emma Decody in Bates Motel from 2013 to 2017. Prior to starring as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, Olivia also appeared in period drama Vanity Fair and the sci-fi film Ready Player One, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Rhys Ifans: Before playing Ser Otto Hightower, Rhys Ifans was no stranger to blockbuster franchises. He’s played Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and Marvel Comics villain Dr Curt Connors/Lizard. He portrayed Mycroft Holmes in CBS series Elementary. Rhys also starred in films such as Notting Hill, Kevin & Perry Go Large and Enduring Love.
Emma D’Arcy: Before landing the role of Princess/Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma had appeared as a main cast member in Wanderlust and Truth Seekers. Their film credits include 2020’s Misbehaviour opposite a cast including Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Greg Kinnear, Keeley Hawes, Jessie Buckley, Phyllis Logan and Lesley Manville.