New stills from House of The Dragon provide the first look at King Jaehaerys Targaryen and his Great Council

Game of Thrones prequel House of The Dragon is on everyone’s lips right now, after the recent announcement of the release date by HBO. The series is slated for a release in August, and fans are really hyped up about it. Avid readers of George R. R. Martin’s works are looking forward to seeing some of their favorite characters from the novel Fire and Blood, as the show is based on an infamous incident from its storyline. And fans will be delighted to know that one more Targaryen king will make an appearance in the Game of Thrones prequel.

Entertainment Weekly recently made a trip to the set of House of The Dragon at the Leavesden Studios, and managed to get new snaps from the upcoming show. One of them includes the first look at King Jaehaerys Targaryen, played by Michael Carter, along with his Great Council of Harrenhal.

King Jaehaerys Targaryen with his Great Council of Harrenhal

Young Alicent and Rhaenyra

Young Rhaenyra Targaryen with the Iron Throne

Otto and a grown-up Alicent

Daemon Targaryen all suited up for tourney

Criston Cole vs Daemon Targaryen

Daemon Targaryen with a newly hatched egg

The Velaryons

Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower

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