The first look at the prequel to the iconic series has been revealed. Photo / Supplied
The first look at the prequel to the iconic series has been revealed. Photo / Supplied
George RR Martin has seen a rough cut of the 'Game of Thrones' spin-off series 'House of the Dragon' and "loved it".
The 73-year-old author wrote the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series of books that the HBO fantasy drama was based on, and has now teased the upcomingspin-off series – which tells the story of the Targaryen family – is set to be "amazing".
The first look at the prequel to the iconic series has been revealed. Photo / Supplied
In a post on his website in which he reflected on 'House of the Dragon' being named IMDb's "most anticipated new show" of 2022, he wrote: "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."
George went on to praise executive producers Ryan J Condal and Miguel Sapochnik for their work on the series, and said the show was "in very good hands".
He added: "Ryan and Miguel have done an amazing job. And the cast … 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."
Game of Thrones author, George RR Martin. Photo / Supplied
The author concluded his post by telling fans to "anticipate away" ahead of the show's premiere and said, "I do not think you will be disappointed".
