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While HBO has already renewed its hit Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon for Season 2, co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik will not be returning.
The 48-year-old Sapochnik directed the pilot episode of House of the Dragon and served as co-showrunner alongside Ryan Condal for the first season.
The series – which is set nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones – has brought on Alan Taylor, who will serve as executive producer and director for Season 2, which was ordered on Friday.
Miguel leaves: While HBO has already renewed its hit Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon for Season 2, co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik will not be returning
New series: The series – which is set nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones – has brought on Alan Taylor, who will serve as executive producer and director for Season 2, which was ordered on Friday
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Sapochnik spent a whopping three years trying to bring the show to life, though now he is moving on.
Series creator Ryan Condal will now serve as the sole showrunner for the second season and continue to work closely with author George R.R. Martin.
Sapochnik will remain on board as an executive producer throughout the duration of the series, and he has signed a first-look deal with HBO to develop new projects.
Moving on: Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Sapochnik spent a whopping three years trying to bring the show to life, though now he is moving on
‘Working within the Thrones universe for the past few years has been an honor and a privilege, especially spending the last two with the amazing cast and crew of House of the Dragon,’ Sapochnik said in a statement.
‘I am so proud of what we accomplished with Season 1 and overjoyed by the enthusiastic reaction of our viewers,’ he added.
‘It was incredibly tough to decide to move on, but I know that it is the right choice for me, personally and professionally,’ he added, before addressing the addition of Alan Taylor to the creative team.
Honor: ‘Working within the Thrones universe for the past few years has been an honor and a privilege, especially spending the last two with the amazing cast and crew of House of the Dragon,’ Sapochnik said in a statement
Overjoyed: ‘I am so proud of what we accomplished with Season 1 and overjoyed by the enthusiastic reaction of our viewers,’ he added
‘As I do so, though, I am deeply comforted to know 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 could not be in safer hands,’ he said.
‘I am so glad to remain a part of the HBO and House of the Dragon family and, of course, I wish Ryan and his team success and all the best with season 2 and beyond,’ Sapochnik concluded.
Taylor added, ‘It’s a pleasure and an honor to be back at HBO, immersing myself in the world of the Targaryens, I look forward to working closely with Ryan as House of the Dragon grows into its second season.’
Comforted: ‘As I do so, though, I am deeply comforted to know 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 could not be in safer hands,’ he said
‘Ryan, Miguel and George have launched an extraordinary story, in a rich and fascinating world. Returning to Westeros will be a huge undertaking and I’m looking forward to the 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 it was adapted from.
The show is set during the reign of House Targaryen over the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, secured by their mighty dragons.
Rich world: ‘Ryan, Miguel and George have launched an extraordinary story, in a rich and fascinating world. Returning to Westeros will be a huge undertaking and I’m looking forward to the challenge,’ he added
Reign: The show is set during the reign of House Targaryen over the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, secured by their mighty dragons
Source: | Dailymail.co.uk
