“House of the Dragon” co-creator, writer, executive producer and showrunner Ryan Condal has extended his overall deal with HBO. The news comes after the resounding success of the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel and the initial Season 2 renewal on the cable network.
Kondal, who previously served as a co-showrunner with director Miguel Sapochnik, previously inked a deal with HBO in 2020, right after “HOTD” received a direct-to-series order. The series, which was also developed by writer George R.R. Martin, was the first to win after several unsuccessful spinoffs, including a pilot starring Naomi Watts.
“When I picked up that paperback copy of ‘Game of Thrones’ two decades ago, I wasn’t even sure I’d make it as a screenwriter. Co-producing a series set in Westeros, here’s myself To discover, is almost beyond thought. I’m incredibly lucky,” Kondall said in a statement. “I’m grateful to George R.R. Martin for believing in me and HBO for trusting me. I’m thrilled to partner with HBO to tell the next chapter in the Targaryen saga, and I hope this is just one of many to come.
Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO programming and head of HBO drama series and films, said, “Ryan Condall is a prodigious talent. He has a fantastic ability to tell stories, create worlds, and shape characters, as well as the universes of George R.R. Martin. The years we have spent working with him at ‘House of the Dragon’ have reaffirmed our desire to expand our partnership with him now and in the years to come.
Upon its August 21 premiere, “House of the Dragon” attracted the largest audience for a new original series in HBO’s history. The series now averages 29 million viewers per episode in the US
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