Pictures published: This is how spectacular the dragons look in the “Game of Thrones” prequel

The makers of the planned “Game of Thrones” prequel are giving more and more details about the new series.

Now there are the first pictures of the dreaded Targaryen dragons.

"Game of Thrones"

ended in 2019 after the 8th season.

Thanks to a planned prequel, fans can return to the world of the fantasy hit.

Although a spin-off was rejected by the broadcaster HBO several months ago *, the second series

definitely to be produced - and as the title suggests, the

and its dragons are in the foreground of the prequel.

However, fans should not be prepared for a start in 2021.

Publication in mid-2022 is currently more realistic.

Nevertheless, HBO is already working hard on the upcoming episodes.

The makers also share the progress online, because now there are

.

Game of Thrones prequel: This is what the Targaryen dragons look like

Fans of

and the

already know that the Targaryen house is best known for its dragons.

The family ruled Westeros for several years and they are feared by the people above all because of their flying beasts.

In the main series

, however, the dragons are considered to be extinct.

People are all the more surprised when

travels back to their homeland with three adult creatures from exile.

The dragons of the "Game of Thrones" protagonist look completely different.

Accordingly, the beasts of the prequel

not be copies of the three known flying monsters.

Instead, they get a whole new look, which the first pictures of the kites already show:

Dragons are coming. # HouseoftheDragon begins production in 2021. pic.twitter.com/Bxl763FVdY

- Game of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) December 3, 2020

“The dragons are coming.

The production of

begin in 2021 ”, writes the official Twitter account of

.

In the photos you can see two orange, red-brownish dragons.

The two will probably appear in the prequel, although their appearance could change in the course of production.

"House of the Dragon" is based on a book

The upcoming “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” will also be based on a book by George RR Martin.

Fans can order the novel “Fire and Blood” (promotional link) in the original English language on Amazon.

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Game of Thrones Prequel: That's the plot

The prequel

is set to take place 300 years before the events of

and cover the tenure of King Viserys, who is described as warm and friendly.

As can be seen from a description of the action, his good-natured manner could cause him problems.

takes on the leading role of Viserys Targaryen

.

Additional cast members will likely be announced over the next few months.

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