Months before its release date, House of the Dragon has reportedly begun development on Season 2 of the HBO series.

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While the first season has yet to hit screens, a second season may not come as a complete surprise to some.

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While details concerning the plot of the series remain scarce, actor Ryan Corr previously teased audiences can expect a show on as grand a scale as Game of Thrones at its height

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The show features a star-studded cast, with Paddy Considine playing King Viserys, Emma D'Arcy playing Princess Rhaenyra and Matt Smith portraying Prince Daemon Targaryen, the king's younger brother.

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Rhys Ifans is also starring in the show as Ser Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, with Olivia Cooke playing Ser Otto's daughter, Lady Alicent.

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