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House of the Dragon will take place around 300 years before the Game of Thrones series, which ended in 2019.
And the star-studded cast were pictured on the set of the highly anticipated fantasy drama television series in Derbyshire, England on Friday.
Graham McTavish, who is yet to confirm his role in the prequel, donned full battle armour on horseback, while Olivia Cooke wore a period costume inside a horse-drawn carriage.
House of the Dragon: Graham McTavish (pictured), 60, donned full battle armour on horseback as filming got underway for the Game of Thrones prequel in Derbyshire, England on Friday
Graham, 60, certainly stood out in his metallic silver armour while on horseback.
The Scottish actor told Stylist in May that he’s yet to reveal anything about his character.
‘They’re lovely people. It’s great, but I can’t tell you too much. I can’t tell you really anything about the story! But it involves a lot of dragons,’ he said.
Sighting: Pictured close by was Olivia Cooke (pictured), 27, who plays the 27-year-old version of Queen of Westeros Alicent Hightower in the production
In character: The English actress wore an elegant pale green period costume in an ornate horse-drawn carriage, and her glossy auburn tresses were styled out and in soft curls
Co-star: Meanwhile Milly Alcock (pictured), who takes on the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen was seen saying goodbye to a dragon on screen, before meeting Olivia’s character
Pictured close by was Olivia, 27, who plays the 27-year-old version of Queen of Westeros Alicent Hightower in the production.
The English actress wore an elegant pale green period costume in an ornate horse-drawn carriage, and her glossy auburn tresses were styled out and in soft curls.
Meanwhile Milly Alcock, who takes on the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen was seen saying goodbye to a dragon on screen, before meeting Olivia’s character.
Inside look: Scenes saw Olivia’s character emerging from the ornate horse-drawn carriage
And… action! Australian actress Milly was seen saying goodbye to a dragon on screen
Delay: In July, production was paused after a person on set tested positive for Covid-19. It is understood that the production shut down for two days, according to The Hollywood Reporter
Milly, who hails from Australia, donned a brown suede cape and boots, and had her blonde locks styled out, with a small plait at the back.
In July, production was paused after a person on set tested positive for Covid-19.
It is understood that the production shut down for two days, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Stalling work: The delay was the latest to hit the movie industry after work on Bridgerton series two was also postponed amid positive coronavirus test results
Statement: A spokesperson for House of the Dragon told the publication at the time: ‘As part of the rigorous testing implemented for all production employees, a Zone A production member on House of the Dragon tested positive for COVID-19’
They continued: ‘In compliance with industry guidelines, the production member is in isolation, and close contacts will be required to quarantine’
The delay was the latest to hit the movie industry after work on Bridgerton series two was also postponed amid positive coronavirus test results.
A spokesperson for House of the Dragon told the publication at the time: ‘As part of the rigorous testing implemented for all production employees, a Zone A production member on House of the Dragon tested positive for COVID-19.
‘In compliance with industry guidelines, the production member is in isolation, and close contacts will be required to quarantine.’
MailOnline contacted a WarnerMedia representative for comment at the time.
Star-studded cast: Also announced as part of the star-studded cast for House of the Dragon are Get Even star Emily Carey, 18, who will portray the younger Alicent Hightower
Noteworthy role: Non-binary actor Emma D’Arcy is portraying the 28-year-old version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, whose uncle Prince Daemon Targaryen is played by Matt Smith
Plot: The show will depict the war of succession between Daenerys Targaryen’s ancestors Rhaenyra and Aegon II, two dragon-wielding heirs to the Iron Throne, in a civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons
More details: The Dance of the Dragons saw Rhaenyra and her half-brother Aegon II fight over their father Viserys I’s throne in a war that lasted three years, and led to untold death and misfortune to the Targaryen line
Also announced as part of the star-studded cast for House of the Dragon are Get Even star Emily Carey, 18, who will portray the younger Alicent Hightower.
Non-binary actor Emma D’Arcy is portraying the 28-year-old version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, whose uncle Prince Daemon Targaryen is played by Matt Smith.
The show will depict the war of succession between Daenerys Targaryen’s ancestors Rhaenyra and Aegon II, two dragon-wielding heirs to the Iron Throne, in a civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
The Dance of the Dragons saw Rhaenyra and her half-brother Aegon II fight over their father Viserys I’s throne in a war that lasted three years, and led to untold death and misfortune to the Targaryen line.
Seeking revenge: She was declared the heir to her father Viserys I, but upon his passing, Aegon II was hastily crowned and she swore revenge against him
Power struggle: Rhaenyra was shortly crowned queen with their father’s stolen crown, thus leading to a power struggle between the two
Supporting her campaign: Rhaenyra wed her uncle Daemon following the death of her first husband Ser Laenor Velaryon, prior to the Dance of the Dragons, and he helped support her campaign against her half-brother
Highly anticipated: Casting began last year, and the prequel is due to be released in spring 2022
Rhaenyra was declared the heir to her father Viserys I, but upon his passing, Aegon II was hastily crowned and she swore revenge against him.
She was shortly crowned queen with their father’s stolen crown, thus leading to a power struggle between the two.
Rhaenyra wed her uncle Daemon following the death of her first husband Ser Laenor Velaryon, prior to the Dance of the Dragons, and he helped support her campaign against her half-brother.
Casting began last year, and the prequel is due to be released in spring 2022.
Mysterious role: Graham is yet to reveal details on his role in the highly anticipated prequel
Tight-lipped: The Scottish actor told Stylist in May: ‘They’re lovely people. It’s great, but I can’t tell you too much. I can’t tell you really anything about the story! But it involves a lot of dragons’
Setting the scene: House of the Dragon will take place around 300 years before the Game of Thrones series, which ended in 2019
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