After only two episodes of spectacular success, director Miguel Sapochnik, showrunner of House of the Dragon alongside Ryan Condal announced he was leaving the show. Recall that the role of the showrunner is one of the most crucial since he has to guarantee consistency of the program at the level of the different episodes.
The showrunner exhausted from preparation
Hollywood reporter announced the news on August 31. According to the magazine, the showrunner has decided to leave his post after dedicating himself to him three grueling years of preparation. However, he would reach an agreement with HBO, thereby maintaining the status of executive producer until the end of the series.
At the controls of the spin-off of game of ThronesSo we’ll find Ryan Condal now only showrunner in the series. It will continue to work close cooperation with the living legend (for a long time, we hope) George RR Martin, author of Fire and blood from which the series is inspired. Hollywood reporter reported Miguel Sapochnik’s statement:
“Working in the world of Thrones the last few years have been an honor and a privilege, especially spending the last two with the incredible cast and crew of House of the Dragon. I am so proud of what we have achieved with the first season and am thrilled with the enthusiastic response from our viewers. Was incredibly difficult to decide to go onbut I know it is the right choice for me, personally and professionally. “
The arrival of a Game of Thrones veteran
Despite this unexpected departure, House of the Dragon stay in good hands. The production has hired a new collaborator, closely linked to the success of game of Thrones. Alan Taylor thus becomes the executive producer of the e series will direct several episodes of the second season.
The latter is known for directing seven episodes of game of Thronesincluding the last two of the first season, whose role was decisive for the entry of the series in the legend. Taylor’s work for The Sopranos also earned him an Emmy on HBO. Hollywood reporter Miguel Sapochnik’s enthusiastic statement about Alan Taylor reported thus: “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 think so valuable series it couldn’t be in better hands. “
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