‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ to have fewer sex scenes

The upcoming “Recreation of Thrones” prequel, “Home of the Dragon,” is slated to have much less intercourse than its predecessor.

In response to showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, the brand new HBO Max sequence will “pull again” on the variety of intimate scenes.

Sapochnik — who additionally directed a number of episodes of “GoT” — will maintain the scenes at bay, however gained’t steer clear of exploring the themes of intercourse and violence within the Targaryen household, he advised the Hollywood Reporter.

“If something, we’re going to shine a light-weight on that side,” Sapochnik mentioned of the sexual assaults that always occurred within the dad or mum sequence.

“Recreation of Thrones” aired on HBO from 2011 till 2019 and featured many sexually express plot strains together with rape and incest.

“You possibly can’t ignore the violence that was perpetrated on ladies by males in that point. It shouldn’t be downplayed and it shouldn’t be glorified,” Sapochnik famous.

He added that he and his co-showrunner Ryan Condal “fastidiously” and “thoughtfully” deliberate out the moments of sexual violence within the new sequence.

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“Home of the Dragon” premieres on HBO Max on August 21.
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The ten-episode sequence will happen 200 years earlier than the story of the Home of Targaryen and is predicated on creator George R.R. Martin’s e book “Fireplace & Blood.” 

It can additionally chronicle the occasions main as much as the Targaryen civil conflict, a okay a the “Dance of the Dragons.”

Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Greatest, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno and Rhys Ifans are all starring within the fantasy drama.

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Package Harington is ready to star in a sequel sequence that can be about his “GoT” character, Jon Snow.

One other “Recreation of Thrones” spinoff can also be in growth. It contains a story centered round Jon Snow — performed by Package Harington within the unique present.

His co-star Emilia Clarke and Martin revealed that Harington will reprise his position in an interview with the BBC final month. The novelist additionally confirmed the information on his weblog, writing: “Sure, there's a Jon Snow present in growth.”

“[Harington] has advised me about it. And I do know it exists,” the “Me Earlier than You” actress mentioned. “It’s taking place.”

“It’s been created by Package so far as I can perceive, so he’s in it from the bottom up,” she added. “So what you may be watching, hopefully, if it occurs, is licensed by Package Harington.”

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