House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal has called Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin’s criticisms of the series’ second season “disappointing” following remarks the author published last year.

"House of the Dragon" showrunner Ryan Condal addressed his creative tension with "Game of Thrones" author and creator George R.R. Martin in a recent interview, saying it began behind-the-scenes of the HBO fantasy series because Martin became "unwilling to acknowledge the practical issues at hand.

They could smell the blood from season 2's dogfight over Rook’s Rest, and after watching the pieces slowly fall into place, they are hungry for more. There are practical reasons for that wait. Part of it is the adaptation process.

House of the Dragon season 3 has added two new cast members to its line-up, and one of them is a "fan-favorite" Game of Thrones character. The new season, which has now started filming, is bringing Ser Roderick Dustin and Ser Torrhen Manderly to the screen.

The third season of House of the Dragon is closer to becoming a reality. Tommy Flanagan has joined the cast of the next installment of the Game of Thrones prequel that is all about the Targaryen family.