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House of the Dragon returns with Season 3 two years after Season 2; showrunner Ryan Condal says the long gap is due to a year of prep and shooting plus seven to eight months for dragon-heavy VFX, telling critics to “do the math.”
Vulture’s Roxana Hadadi argues that House of the Dragon season 3 finally fixes its momentum by embracing nihilism and centering on the interior battles of Rhaenyra and Alicent, delivering darker, more character-driven storytelling and spectacular dragon action; the premiere (June 21 on HBO) signals the best, most focused phase the prequel has seen since its start, with high-stakes politics, brutal warfare, and the cost of leadership driving the season forward.
THR critic Daniel Fienberg says Season 3 of House of the Dragon pivots toward sharper, more intimate storytelling, with the third and fourth episodes blending wit, political stakes, and strong performances (D’Arcy, Smith, Cooke). While the series remains crowded and occasionally rushed, the shift toward character-driven drama and a destabilizing social-political undercurrent suggests it might finally be hitting its stride—not just relying on dragon-filled spectacle.
Kit Harington and Peter Dinklage reunite for a candid interview about their Game of Thrones era—grueling shoots, Belfast locations, and the unflinching fame that followed—while open about Harington’s sobriety during the final season, taking a year off, and how aging and the media have shaped his choices. Dinklage discusses post-Thrones projects, avoiding typecasting, and maintaining a close bond with co-stars, as they address nudity on screen, parenting, and what’s next for both actors.
Emilia Clarke spoke publicly about surviving two brain hemorrhages in her twenties, describing years of fatigue and other symptoms she initially ignored. Now leading the brain-recovery charity SameYou, she credits neuroscience work with David Putrino at Mount Sinai for her renewed energy and sense of self after the trauma, and she spoke about the ongoing impact of brain injury while at Variety’s Power of Women London event.
Emilia Clarke says she’s finally grateful for Game of Thrones after the finale and her Emmy loss, while defending the showrunners and acknowledging past missteps; a federal judge rules the Kennedy Center cannot be renamed or closed for two years by its board without Congress approval; Jorge Gutiérrez withdraws from Amazon’s GenAI Creators’ Fund amid backlash over AI use; and Nick Bilton envisions a gonzo, multi‑platform future for 60 Minutes, though staff express concerns about the shift.
Emilia Clarke says she doesn’t regret joining big franchises, stressing that Thrones’ finale wasn’t her fault and joking about the mixed receptions to Solo: A Star Wars Story, Terminator Genisys, and Secret Invasion; she’s learned to be more selective now, grateful for Thrones and the experiences it opened up.
Emilia Clarke discusses the GoT salary rumors (captioning the $300k-per-episode figure as inflated), details two brain hemorrhages she suffered during the Thrones years and her brain-injury charity SameYou, and explains how she redefined success by saying no more often and choosing projects she genuinely enjoys—from Next Life to Ponies—while embracing producer roles and a career focused on process and personal fulfillment rather than chasing fame.
British actress Hannah Murray (Gilly) says she spent years in a wellness cult after embracing meditation, suffered a psychotic break and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, leading to hospitalization. Now out of acting and the wellness scene, she warns about the seductive lure of quick-fix wellness and its pervasiveness in society.
HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon will return for Season 3 on June 21 at 9 p.m. ET, with eight episodes streaming simultaneously on HBO Max and airing weekly until August 9, bolstered by a new teaser trailer.
HBO released a new trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3, highlighting an escalating Greens vs. Blacks war as dragons loom over brutal power plays. With Rhaenyra bolstered by Daemon and Alicent facing the consequences of her choices, the trailer promises darker stakes and more devastation before the Dance of the Dragons reaches its brutal peak; Season 3 premieres June 21.
At CCXP Mexico, HBO's House of the Dragon unveiled a new trailer for its third season, described as bigger, darker, and more brutal with more dragons and battles as it debuts June 21, 2026.
Warner Bros. announced the Game of Thrones feature’s title at CinemaCon as Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest, with Beau Willimon writing and the story centering on Aegon I Targaryen; the project is part of a 2027-and-beyond slate and could still change.
Michael Patrick, a Northern Ireland–born actor who appeared in Game of Thrones and co-wrote the BBC series My Left Nut, died at 35 after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease in February 2023. His wife Naomi Sheehan announced the death, saying he died in hospice care surrounded by family; his final social post noted a prognosis of about a year to live.
Irish-born actor Michael Patrick, known for his work on Game of Thrones and other TV roles, died at 35 in Northern Ireland after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease in February 2023; his wife Naomi Sheehan announced the news on Instagram, saying he passed peacefully in hospice surrounded by family and praising his inspiring spirit.