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Who is Ormund Hightower in House of the Dragon? His Game of Thrones origins explainedHouse of the Dragon season 3 introduces Ormund Hightower, played by James Norton, a character based on a minor figure in George R. R. Martin's 'Fire and Blood'. Showrunner Ryan Condal describes Ormund as the 'Tywin Lannister' of this world, possessing significant wealth, the largest standing army, and a dragon, making him a crucial new player in the ongoing conflict.
House of the Dragon season 3 makes huge changes to the Battle of the Gullet, but I love that it makes the death of one of my favorite characters even bleakerThis analysis discusses the significant changes made in House of the Dragon season 3's Battle of the Gullet compared to George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood, particularly regarding the death of Jacaerys Velaryon. The article argues that while the show's alterations make Jace's demise more bleak and anticlimactic, they effectively underscore the series' central theme of the devastating consequences of dragon warfare and family conflict.
House of the Dragon season 3, episode 1 confirms a book character isn't being adaptedThe first episode of House of the Dragon season 3 confirms that the character Nettles, a dragonseed from George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood, will not be adapted into the show. This deviates from the book where Nettles plays a significant role in the Battle of the Gullet and has a complex relationship with Daemon Targaryen.- House of the Dragon season 3, episode 1's blue dragon explained: how it links to a missing TargaryenThe article explains the identity of the blue dragon, Tessarion, featured in House of the Dragon season 3, episode 1. Tessarion is bonded with Prince Daeron Targaryen, a character absent from the show so far but expected to appear soon. The explanation draws from George R.R. Martin's book Fire and Blood.
House of the Dragon fans are debating one of the show's biggest changes to George R.R. Martin's book, and they…Fans of the HBO series House of the Dragon are debating a significant change from George R.R. Martin's book regarding the relationship between Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower. While the show depicts them as childhood best friends of the same age, differing from the book's portrayal of Alicent as Rhaenyra's older stepmother, fans largely agree the friendship should have ended by now, feeling the writers have not committed to the tragic potential of their evolving dynamic.
House of the Dragon season 3 showrunner Ryan Condal on what keeps him up at night making the Game of Thrones prequel, and the spin-off he wants to see next: "I think there's a really fascinating story to be told"House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal discusses the upcoming season 3, the challenges of adapting George R.R. Martin's 'Fire and Blood,' and his vision for future stories within the Game of Thrones universe. He expresses interest in a spin-off exploring the Targaryens' rule after their dragons are gone.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV and more (June 19-21)This week's streaming highlights from June 19-21 include the return of "House of the Dragon" season 3 on HBO Max, the new season of "Sugar" on Apple TV, and "The Agency" season 2 on Paramount Plus. Netflix adds the Harlan Coben adaptation "I Will Find You," while Hulu/Disney Plus features "The Season," and Prime Video presents "Your Fault: London."
House of the Dragon season 3 changes the Game of Thrones theme, and now we know whyThe iconic theme music for Game of Thrones will undergo a noticeable change in House of the Dragon season 3, with composer Ramin Djawadi adding drums to the beginning to reflect the season's darker tone. Showrunner Ryan Condal stated the change was made to mark the shift in tone for the upcoming season, which will feature one of the franchise's largest battles, the Battle of the Gullet.
House of the Dragon recap: 5 things to remember before season 3This recap of House of the Dragon covers key events leading into season 3, focusing on the ongoing civil war between the Targaryen factions, the Greens and the Blacks. It details the Triarchy Alliance, the Dragonseeds project to gain new riders, Daemon's vision and renewed loyalty, Aegon and Larys's plan to flee, and the meeting between Rhaenyra and Alicent.- Baldur’s Gate TV Show Gets A Positive-Sounding Update About The CastCraig Mazin, the showrunner for the upcoming Baldur's Gate TV series, has indicated a desire to feature the key cast members from Baldur's Gate 3 in the show. Samantha Béart, who voices Karlach in the game, shared this positive update, noting Mazin's personal outreach. Larian Studios' Swen Vincke also confirmed discussions with Mazin, who is a fan of the game, and stated that the game's endings were designed to allow for future narrative expansion.
House of the Dragon season 3 matches Rotten Tomatoes score of some of the best Game of Thrones seasonsHouse of the Dragon season 3 has achieved a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, matching the highest-rated seasons of Game of Thrones. This season's score surpasses its predecessors, with season 1 at 90% and season 2 at 84%. The current scores are based on the first four episodes of the new season, which adapts the Dance of the Dragons storyline.- House of the Dragon showrunner says major season 3 newcomer Ormund Hightower is "basically the Tywin Lannister of…House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal has introduced Ormund Hightower as a significant new character for season 3, describing him as the "Tywin Lannister" of this world due to his wealth, army, and dragon. Ormund, played by James Norton, is a cousin to Alicent Hightower and nephew to Otto Hightower, and his introduction is expected to complicate the ongoing conflict in Westeros.
House of the Dragon star says he was channeling God of War's Kratos for season 3's Battle of the Gullet:…House of the Dragon actor Abubakar Salim revealed he drew inspiration from God of War's Kratos for his portrayal of Alyn of Hull, particularly for the character's rage-fueled performance in the upcoming Battle of the Gullet. Salim noted the parallels between Kratos and Alyn as men wronged by their fathers seeking to start anew. The article also briefly mentions the live-action God of War TV show and a new game titled God of War Laufey.
Matt Smith still doesn't know if the House of the Dragon writers will give Daemon a book-faithful Gods Eye:…Matt Smith, who plays Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon, discussed his character's ultimate fate and the writers' approach to adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood. While Smith is unsure if the show will faithfully depict the book's climactic Gods Eye duel between Daemon and Aemond, he expressed hope that the storyline will be included. The article also mentions that House of the Dragon season 3 premieres on June 21 in the US on HBO.
The Batman actor Peter Sarsgaard joins The Last of Us season three, and he'll play a character we haven't seen beforePeter Sarsgaard has joined the cast of HBO's The Last of Us for its third season, portraying a new character named Amon, a leader of the religious cult The Seraphites. Season three will reportedly focus on Abby's story in Seattle and introduce other new characters from the games. While a release date is unconfirmed, the season is expected to be the show's last.
The Last of Us season 3 is adding The Batman star as another show-original Seraphite characterPeter Sarsgaard has been cast as Amon, a new Seraphite leader in HBO's The Last of Us season 3. This character is original to the show and does not appear in the Naughty Dog game. Production for season 3 began in March and is expected to continue until late 2026, with a premiere anticipated in 2027.
House of the Dragon star offers update on Sea Snake animated prequel show after recent meeting with George R.R. Martin: "Still a possibility"Actor Steve Toussaint, who plays Sea Snake in House of the Dragon, confirmed that the animated prequel series Nine Voyages is still in development after a recent meeting with George R.R. Martin. Toussaint expressed interest in voicing a younger Lord Corlys in the animated format, though he is unsure of the project's current stage. The series is one of several planned expansions of the Game of Thrones universe.
Colin Farrell is only in two scenes as the Penguin in The Batman 2, but he says the script is "terrifying"Colin Farrell, who plays the Penguin, revealed he will only appear in two scenes in the upcoming film The Batman 2. He described the script as "dark" and "terrifying," praising director Matt Reeves' work. The sequel is set to release on October 1, 2027, and will also feature Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent.- House of the Dragon showrunner says they've started showing scripts to HBO for season 4House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal has confirmed that script work for season 4, the show's final season, has begun and is being shared with HBO. Condal expressed excitement about concluding the story of the Dance of the Dragons, adapted from George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood, acknowledging the dark themes but aiming to avoid a bleak narrative.
House of the Dragon season 3 will show a different side to Rhaenyra as showrunner compares her arc to Jaime Lannister in…House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal discussed the evolving character arcs in season 3, particularly for Rhaenyra Targaryen, comparing her development to that of Jaime Lannister from Game of Thrones. Condal highlighted how characters are put through experiences to drive change, with Rhaenyra being a prime example. Star Emma D'Arcy teased a more active role for Rhaenyra in the upcoming season.