London Premiere of 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Ignites Excitement with Stars Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, and Emma D’Arcy

Entertainment | June 11, 2024, 3:16 a.m.

House of the Dragon's season 2 U.K. premiere was a fiery spectacle in London’s Leicester Square, despite the rain earlier in the day. The red carpet event was attended by series stars like Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, and others, who delighted fans with a first look at the upcoming season. Excitement was high as the cast shared insights into their characters and teased the increase in dragon presence in season 2. The premiere, hosted by Sky, showcased the ongoing House Targaryen civil war, with Rhaenyra, Prince Daemon, and Alicent vying for the Iron Throne after King Viserys' death. The event marked a culmination of celebrations for the cast and crew, with showrunner Ryan Condal calling it a "home run celebration." Fans can expect an emotional rollercoaster in the new season, with themes of grief driving the tempestuous Targaryen battles.