“The House of the Dragon”, the new HBO Max series, is breaking records with the premiere of its first two chapters. However, one of the people responsible for this success of the “Game of Thrones” prequel, Miguel Sapochnik, has announced through a statement that he will be leaving his position as showrunner of the series for the second season. It will continue to collaborate with HBO, maintaining a preference agreement, through which the famous streaming platform will have priority in the choice of its projects in development.
“Working in the “Game of Thrones” universe in recent years has been an honor and a privilege.especially spending the last two with the extraordinary cast and crew of “House of the Dragon”. I am very proud of what we have achieved with the first season and I am very happy with the enthusiastic reaction of our viewers.. It was incredibly difficult to decide to move forward, but I know it’s the right decision for me, personally and professionally. In doing so, however, I am deeply comforted to know that Alan will be joining the series. He’s someone I’ve known and respected for a long time, and I believe this beautiful series could not be in better hands. I am very happy to continue being a part of the HBO family and of “The House of the Dragon” and, of course, I wish Ryan and his team success and all the best for the second season and beyond.”.
Sapochnik shared the creation of this first season with Ryan Condal, who will remain the only showrunner on the series.. In turn, he directed the pilot episode of “The House of the Dragon”, as well as doing it with some of the most emblematic episodes of “Game of Thrones”, such as “The Battle of the Bastards” or “Austere House”. . As reported exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter, the abandonment is due to three grueling years to put this new production into operation. However, as Sapochnik himself already mentioned in his statement, the arrival of Alan Taylor (“Thor: The Dark World”) as director and executive producer for the next season has been confirmed.
Alan Taylor is another “Game of Thrones” veteran.
An Emmy winner, Taylor has directed up to seven chapters of the hit series based on the books by George RR Martin, as well as doing so in key episodes of series such as “The Sopranos” or “Mad Men”. On this occasion, returns to Westeros as CEO and to direct several episodes of the second season of the Targaryen story.
“It is a pleasure and an honor to return to HBO, immersing myself in the world of the Targaryens. I’m looking forward to working closely with Ryan as “House of the Dragon” comes into its second season. Ryan, Miguel and George have created an extraordinary story, in a rich and fascinating world. Returning to Westeros will be a tall order and I can’t wait to take on the challenge.”Taylor said in a statement.
Source: E Cartelera
