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Olivia Cooke, Milly Alcock and Matt Smith led the stars attending the Sky Group Premiere of House Of The Dragon in Leicester Square, London on Monday. 

Australian actress Milly, 22, looked incredible in a sheer black layered gown with lace detail by Christian Dior, while boosting her height in a pair of chic heels. 

Milly, who plays princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the new Game Of Thrones prequel, accessorised with dainty silver De Beers jewellery as she walked the red carpet at the star-studded event.

The Sydney-born star opted for a bronzed makeup look with a pink lip and styled her short blonde locks in loose waves. 

Meanwhile Matt, 39, cut a dapper figure in a black suit, teamed with a white shirt and black tie, while accessorising with a silver chain. 

Matt's involvement was confirmed that December, with the actor taking a prominent role as Prince Daemon, the power hungry younger brother of King Viserys and Heir presumptive to the kingdoms of Westeros.

Beauty: Milly, who plays princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the new Game Of Thrones prequel, accessorised with dainty silver jewellery as she walked the red carpet at the star-studded event

Beauty: Milly, who plays princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the new Game Of Thrones prequel, accessorised with dainty silver jewellery as she walked the red carpet at the star-studded event

Wow! The Australian actress, 22, looked incredible in a sheer black layered gown with lace detail, while boosting her height in a pair of chic heels

Wow! The Australian actress, 22, looked incredible in a sheer black layered gown with lace detail, while boosting her height in a pair of chic heels

Beaming: The Sydney-born star opted for a bronzed makeup look with a pink lip and styled her short blonde locks in loose waves

Beaming: The Sydney-born star opted for a bronzed makeup look with a pink lip and styled her short blonde locks in loose waves

Role: Matt's involvement was confirmed that December, with the actor taking a prominent role as Prince Daemon, the power hungry younger brother of King Viserys and Heir presumptive to the kingdoms of Westeros

Role: Matt's involvement was confirmed that December, with the actor taking a prominent role as Prince Daemon, the power hungry younger brother of King Viserys and Heir presumptive to the kingdoms of Westeros

Looking good: The actor, 39, cut a dapper figure in a black suit, teamed with a white shirt and black tie, while accessorising with a silver chain

Looking good: The actor, 39, cut a dapper figure in a black suit, teamed with a white shirt and black tie, while accessorising with a silver chain

Winter is back: From Monday evening long awaited Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon is set to unpick the fraught, fractious and undeniably incestuous lives of Daenerys Targaryen's distant relatives

Winter is back: From Monday evening long awaited Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon is set to unpick the fraught, fractious and undeniably incestuous lives of Daenerys Targaryen's distant relatives

Beaming: Matt Smith and Anais Gallagher posed for a snap at the lavish event

Beaming: Matt Smith and Anais Gallagher posed for a snap at the lavish event

Olivia Cooke, who plays the ambitious Alicent Hightower in the new prequel, stood out in a figure-hugging red gown by John Galliano.

Emma D'Arcy, who played Rhaenyra Targaryen in the upcoming medieval fantasy TV show, showed of their edgy sense of style in an oversized white shirt, yellow sweater and black leather trouser. 

Emily Carey, starring as Alicent Hightower in House Of The Dragon, wowed in a bold red Fendi dress with a cape detail, teamed with chunky black heels. 

Also in attendance was Love Island's Luca Bish who walked the red carpet without Gemma Owen - after hinting he was finally ready to ask her to be his girlfriend. 

The fishmonger, 23, looked stylish in an all black ensemble and a pair of chunky trainers. 

Incredible: Olivia Cooke, who plays the ambitious Alicent Hightower in the new prequel, stood out in a figure-hugging red gown.

Incredible: Olivia Cooke, who plays the ambitious Alicent Hightower in the new prequel, stood out in a figure-hugging red gown.

Gorgeous: The star opted for a soft glam makeup look, while wearing her raven tresses in loose curls

Gorgeous: The star opted for a soft glam makeup look, while wearing her raven tresses in loose curls 

Star: Emma D'Arcy, who played Rhaenyra Targaryen in the upcoming medieval fantasy TV show, showed of their edgy sense of style in an oversized white shirt, yellow sweater and black leather trouser

Star: Emma D'Arcy, who played Rhaenyra Targaryen in the upcoming medieval fantasy TV show, showed of their edgy sense of style in an oversized white shirt, yellow sweater and black leather trouser

Looking good: The actor accessorised with a stylish pair of blue gloves and several silver earrings

Looking good: The actor accessorised with a stylish pair of blue gloves and several silver earrings

Amazing: Emily Carey, starring as Alicent Hightower in House Of The Dragon, wowed in a bold red dress with a cape detail, teamed with chunky black heels

Amazing: Emily Carey, starring as Alicent Hightower in House Of The Dragon, wowed in a bold red dress with a cape detail, teamed with chunky black heels

House Of The Dragon: Stars of the show Eve Best, Emily, Olivia, Emma and Milly posed for a photo together

House Of The Dragon: Stars of the show Eve Best, Emily, Olivia, Emma and Milly posed for a photo together

Solo: Also in attendance was Love Island's Luca Bish who walked the red carpet without Gemma Owen - after hinting he was finally ready to ask her to be his girlfriend

Solo: Also in attendance was Love Island's Luca Bish who walked the red carpet without Gemma Owen - after hinting he was finally ready to ask her to be his girlfriend

Loved-up: Luke Trotman appeared in high spirits as he hit the red carpet with his new fiancé Chelsea Menna

Loved-up: Luke Trotman appeared in high spirits as he hit the red carpet with his new fiancé Chelsea Menna 

Looking good: Strictly's Kai Widdrington beamed as he hit the red carpet while wearing an all black ensemble

Looking good: Strictly's Kai Widdrington beamed as he hit the red carpet while wearing an all black ensemble 

Loved-up: He was spotted arriving with his girlfriend Nadiya Bychkova, who cut a chic figure in a pale pink gown

Loved-up: He was spotted arriving with his girlfriend Nadiya Bychkova, who cut a chic figure in a pale pink gown 

Stunning: Lady Amelia Windsor looked incredible in a chic black midi dress and loafers at the glamorous event

Stunning: Lady Amelia Windsor looked incredible in a chic black midi dress and loafers at the glamorous event

Beauty: The star, who is a distant cousin of Prince Harry and Prince William, opted for a natural makeup look

Beauty: The star, who is a distant cousin of Prince Harry and Prince William, opted for a natural makeup look

From Monday evening long awaited Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon is set to unpick the fraught, fractious and undeniably incestuous lives of Daenerys Targaryen's distant relatives. 

While anticipation rapidly builds, one hopes an early thaw doesn't put a dampener on the expectations of those still recovering from the arguably rushed climax of its predecessor - but what can we expect from the new show?

With £16million spent on each of its ten one hour episodes, one would expect rather a lot. The HBO series was created by Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin and is based on his sprawling 2018 book Fire & Blood - a comprehensive history of the House Targaryen. 

Glam: Eve looked the epitome of chic in a black jumpsuit and gold heels, while carrying a small clutch bag

Glam: Eve looked the epitome of chic in a black jumpsuit and gold heels, while carrying a small clutch bag

Fashionista: Hana Martin turned heads in an eye-catching sheer mini dress, teamed with black platform trainers

Fashionista: Hana Martin turned heads in an eye-catching sheer mini dress, teamed with black platform trainers 

Stunning: Victoria Brown looked incredible in a glamorous black gown with a daring thigh-high split

Stunning: Victoria Brown looked incredible in a glamorous black gown with a daring thigh-high split 

Gorgeous: The model opted for a glam makeup look with a bold red lip, while styling her blonde locks in a low bun

Gorgeous: The model opted for a glam makeup look with a bold red lip, while styling her blonde locks in a low bun 

Work it: Tallia Storm showed off her toned physique in a figure-hugging black gown, teamed with chunky heels
Beaming: She was all smiles as she hit the red carpet at the lavish event

Work it: Tallia Storm showed off her toned physique in a figure-hugging black gown, teamed with chunky heels 

Beauty: The singer sported a bronzed makeup palette with a glossy nude lip, while styling her golden locks in loose curls

Beauty: The singer sported a bronzed makeup palette with a glossy nude lip, while styling her golden locks in loose curls 

Glam: Patricia Bright turned heads in a dazzling sheer black gown with a daring thigh-high split

Glam: Patricia Bright turned heads in a dazzling sheer black gown with a daring thigh-high split 

Set 200 years before the bloody battle for the seven kingdoms depicted in Game of Thrones, House Of The Dragon will document the events leading up to Martin's fictionalised War of Succession - a battle for the throne that is ominously referred to as the Dance of the Dragons. 

The bitter power struggle, documented in the final two chapters of Martin's novel, serves as the connective tissue linking House Of Dragon to Game Of Thrones by drawing attention to the plight of the Targaryen clan and detailing why only two family members - Daenerys and doomed brother Viserys - survived the cull.

With eight generations separating the new show from Game Of Thrones, one can expect little else in terms of back story, and those hoping for a glimpse of ancient Lannisters and Starks may well be disappointed. 

In accordance with the author's text, it will focus solely on the origins of dragon queen Daenerys and the relatives who helped build the ultimately flawed Targaryen empire. 

Young talent: Harvey Sadler, Leo Hart, Evie Allen, Shani Smethurst, Eva Ossei-Gerning and Leo Ashton on the red carpet (pictured L-R)

Young talent: Harvey Sadler, Leo Hart, Evie Allen, Shani Smethurst, Eva Ossei-Gerning and Leo Ashton on the red carpet (pictured L-R) 

Dapper: Chris Kowalski cut a smart figure in a checked waist coat and matching trousers, teamed with a white shirt and Chanel brooch

Dapper: Chris Kowalski cut a smart figure in a checked waist coat and matching trousers, teamed with a white shirt and Chanel brooch 

Looking good: Steve Toussaint stood out from the crowd in a bold red suit, teamed with a blue shirt and black dress shoes

Looking good: Steve Toussaint stood out from the crowd in a bold red suit, teamed with a blue shirt and black dress shoes

Couple: Josh Cuthbert looked dashing in a beige blazer, while Chloe Lloyd cut a chic figure in white suit and matching chunky heels

Couple: Josh Cuthbert looked dashing in a beige blazer, while Chloe Lloyd cut a chic figure in white suit and matching chunky heels

However building a cast to create the fictional universe in which it is set proved a challenge in itself, despite HBO green-lighting the series following the enormous success of Game Of Thrones over a six season run. 

With auditions beginning midway through the global coronavirus pandemic, it was October 2020 before celebrated British actor Paddy Considine signed on as King Viserys I Targaryen, the fifth king of the Seven Kingdoms.

Addressing his role, Smith admitted he's keen to do something entirely independent of Game Of Thrones, while still appealing to the same loyal fanbase. 

He told Sky News: 'I suppose that Thrones left a huge cultural footprint, and we're never going to be able to lay the same one, but we're trying to do something original and something new and something that feels like it speaks our own.' 

Release dateL House Of The Dragon airs from 22 August on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW

Release dateL House Of The Dragon airs from 22 August on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW

Beaming: Phillip Schofield cut a smart figure as he attended the premiere with his daughter Molly

Beaming: Phillip Schofield cut a smart figure as he attended the premiere with his daughter Molly 

Dashing: Matthew Needham cut a dapper figure navy suit blazer and trousers, teamed with a white shirt and black dress shoes

Looking good: Freddie Thorp looked effortlessly cool in a white vest which he donned underneath a shirt, teamed with a pair of black jeans

Wow! Dominique Tipper and Sope Dirisu looked amazing in their glam ensembles on the red carpet

Wow! Dominique Tipper and Sope Dirisu looked amazing in their glam ensembles on the red carpet

Stylish: Amber Le Bon showed of her incredible figure in a clinging black gown, teamed with edgy silver jewellery

Stylish: Amber Le Bon showed of her incredible figure in a clinging black gown, teamed with edgy silver jewellery 

Comical: Sam Thompson put on an animated display at the premiere while donning a maroon shirt

Comical: Sam Thompson put on an animated display at the premiere while donning a maroon shirt

Beaming: Jim Chapman and his stunning wife Sarah Tarleton were all smiles as they hit the red carpet

Beaming: Jim Chapman and his stunning wife Sarah Tarleton were all smiles as they hit the red carpet

Stylish: Jordan Hames showed off his impeccable sense of style in a red blazer, teamed with a black vest and trousers
Looking good: Stevie Ruffs showed off his sensational style in a quirky blue jacket, trousers and a pair of white trainers

Stylish: Jordan Hames showed off his impeccable sense of style in a red blazer, teamed with a black vest and trousers

Low-key: Rhys Ifans donned a casual navy jacket, matching trousers and a white t-shirt
Casual: Ewan Mitchell donned an all black ensemble including a leather jacket, a t-shirt and jeans

Low-key: Rhys Ifans donned a casual navy jacket, matching trousers and a white t-shirt

Strictly's Kai and Nadiya seemed in high spirits as they departed the after party hand-in-hand

Strictly's Kai and Nadiya seemed in high spirits as they departed the after party hand-in-hand

However Considine, whose character plays a pivotal role in shaping the fortunes of House Targaryan, admitted the expectations surrounding the show had played on his anxiety. 

He said: 'I'd be lying if I said there wasn't a bit, but I can't take that on. Maybe I'm not as wise as I thought I was, but, you know, it was already a phenomenon that existed, so I wasn't getting into something blindly, you know?

'But at the same time, I might be a bit naive in thinking I just do the work and let it speak for itself and then everyone will leave me alone.' 

Excitement: With £16million spent on each of its ten one hour episodes, one would expect rather a lot. The HBO series was created by Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin and is based on his sprawling 2018 book Fire & Blood

Excitement: With £16million spent on each of its ten one hour episodes, one would expect rather a lot. The HBO series was created by Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin and is based on his sprawling 2018 book Fire & Blood 

Emma D'Aarcy portrays Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the first-born child of King Viserys, who, by virtue of her family's incestuous bloodline, hopes to become the Seven Kingdoms' first Queen regnant. 

Taking another prominent role in the forthcoming show, Olivia Cooke will play Lady Alicent Hightower, the daughter of Ser Otto Hightower and referred to - somewhat uncharitably - as the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms.

Fans can also expect an appearance from Welsh star Rhys Ifans as Alicent's father Ser Otto Hightower, while Millie Alcock will play a young Rhaenyra Targaryen. 

Completing the cast are Sonyo Mizuno, who will play Mysaria, Prince Daemon's lover, and Eve Best and Steve Toussaint, who will portray married royals Princess Rhaenys Velaryon and Lord Corlys Velaryon.

House Of The Dragon airs from 22 August on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW. 

Here we go: While anticipation rapidly builds, one hopes an early thaw doesn't put a dampener on the expectations of those still recovering from the arguably rushed climax of its predecessor - but what can we expect from the new show?

Here we go: While anticipation rapidly builds, one hopes an early thaw doesn't put a dampener on the expectations of those still recovering from the arguably rushed climax of its predecessor - but what can we expect from the new show?



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