As oneGame of Thronesprequel dies, another rises from the ashes.
The spot-on title:House of the Dragon.
Also announced: Emmy-winningGoTdirector Miguel Sapochnik will serve as co-showrunner and direct the pilot.
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Sapochnik directed acclaimed episodes such as Battle of the Bastards, Hardhome and The Long Night.
The new prequel was co-created by authorGeorge R.R.
Martinand Ryan Condal (Colony) who will also be a showrunner on the series.
The prequel order is the latest in a dramatic succession ofGame of Thrones-related news over the last 24 hours.
Then the Goldman project which shot a full pilot in Northern Ireland this summer was scrapped.
Now HBOs other prequel has lept from development into an official series order.
