The forthcoming ‘Game Of Thrones’ prequel series ‘House Of The Dragon’ has confirmed and announced its on-air date. House Of The Dragon is due to air on August 21.

The series, taking place 200 years before the events of the flagship HBO show, is set to premiere in August via HBO Max.

House Of The Dragon is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood. It will focus on the House Targaryen.

Even the new character images from the show have also been circulated on social media. Let’s check them below-

He wrote, ‘That’s one hell of a list to be at the top of. Noting other inclusions like “Amazon’s new Tolkein series” and “Star Wars shows”.’

Martin added, ‘I know a lot of what you will be seeing. (I, um, wrote the book). Also … mum’s the word now, don’t tell anyone… I’ve seen a rough cut of the first episode. And loved it. It’s dark, it’s powerful, it’s visceral… just the way I like my epic fantasy.’

HE CONTINUED, ‘ANTICIPATING HOUSE OF THE DRAGON PRETTY EAGERLY MYSELF’.

He also praised the cast and crew that they were doing “an amazing job”.

‘Just as with Game Of Thrones, most viewers will only have heard of a few of the actors, but I think you are going to fall in love with a lot of them (Only to have your heart broken later when… but no, that would be telling). I think the Targaryens are in very good hands. Anticipate away. I do not think you will be disappointed.’

Martin recently shared his first impressions of House Of The Dragon in a post on his website saying, that House Of The Dragon is at the top of IMDB’s list of most anticipated series for the year ahead.

Watch the trailer –