While HBO has refreshed the hit Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon for Season 2, co-host Miguel Sapochnik will not be returning.
48-year-old Sapochnik directed the pilot episode of House of the Dragon and co-hosted the show with Ryan Condal on the first season.
The series – set nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones – brought in Alan Taylor, who will serve as executive producer and director for Season 2, to order Friday.
Miguel leaving: While HBO has refreshed the hit Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon for Season 2, co-host Miguel Sapochnik won’t be returning
New series: The series – set nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones – brought in Alan Taylor, who will serve as executive producer and director for Season 2, to order Friday
Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Sapochnik spent a huge three years trying to bring the show to life, although he is now moving on.
Series creator Ryan Condal will now serve as sole host for the second season and continues to work closely with author George RR Martin.
Sapochnik will continue to be an executive producer for the duration of the series, and he’s signed a first-of-its-kind deal with HBO to develop new projects.
Moving on: Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Sapochnik spent a huge three years trying to bring the show to life, though he’s now moving on.
Sapochnik said: ‘Working in the Thrones universe over the past few years has been an honor and privilege, especially spending the last two seasons with the amazing cast and crew of House of the Dragon.
“I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished with Season 1 and overjoyed at the overwhelming response from viewers,” he added.
“It was hard to decide to continue, but I know it’s the right choice for me, personally and professionally,” he added, before referring to Alan Taylor’s addition to the team. creation.
Honors: ‘Working in the Thrones universe over the past few years has been an honor and privilege, especially spending the last two seasons with the amazing cast and crew of House of the Dragon,” Sapochnik said. in a statement
Overjoyed: “I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved with Season 1 and overjoyed at the overwhelming response from viewers,” he added.
‘However, in doing so, I take great comfort in knowing that Alan will be joining the series. He’s someone I’ve known and respected for a long time, and I believe this precious series couldn’t be in safer hands,’ he said.
Sapochnik concluded: “I am delighted to continue to be a part of HBO and the House of the Dragon family, of course, I wish Ryan and his team every success and all the best with season 2 and beyond. again.
Taylor added, ‘It’s been a pleasure and an honor to be back on HBO, immersed in the world of the Targaryens, and I look forward to working closely with Ryan as House of the Dragon develops into its second season.’
Consolation: ‘As I did, however, I was deeply comforted knowing that Alan would be joining the series. He is someone I have long known and respected, and I believe this precious series could not be in safer hands,’ he said.
‘Ryan, Miguel and George have crafted an extraordinary story, in a rich and compelling world. Coming back to Westeros will be a huge undertaking and I am looking forward to this challenge,’ he added.
House of the Dragon is set 172 years before the events of HBO’s Game of Thrones, and George R.R. Martin’s books have been adapted since.
The film is set during the reign of House Targaryen across the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, guarded by their mighty dragons.
The Rich World: ‘Ryan, Miguel and George deliver an extraordinary story, in a rich and fascinating world. Going back to Westeros will be a huge undertaking and I am looking forward to the challenge,’ he added
Reign: The show is set during the reign of House Targaryen over the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, guarded by their mighty dragons
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