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Why ' House of the Dragon' Creator Miguel Sapochnik Is Stepping Down After Season 1
By Katherine StinsonSep. 1 2022, Published 5:34 p.m.
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Scores of Game of Thrones fans, still hurt by the botched final season, watched the HBO series premiere of the prequel series House of the Dragon with a wary eye, not eager to be hurt again by unmatched expectations. However, there was a different team of showrunners behind House of the Dragon and, well, it showed in terms of quality.
So why is House of the Dragon's co-showrunner and director Miguel Sapochnik stepping down after only one season? Article continues below advertisement
Miguel gained (positive) attention among Game of Thrones fans after directing some of the original series' best episodes, including, "Hardhome," "Battle of the Bastards," "The Door," and many others.
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Dylan Patel 1 minutes ago
He also directed all ten episodes of House of the Dragon Season 1. So why is he stepping down when H...
He also directed all ten episodes of House of the Dragon Season 1. So why is he stepping down when House of the Dragon has already been renewed for a second season?
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Christopher Lee 11 minutes ago
Source: Ollie Upton / HBO
Miguel stepped down from 'HOTD' before Season 1, Episode 3 even ...
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Per the same report, Miguel also has a first-look deal with HBO, which will give him creative leeway...
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Miguel stepped down from 'HOTD' before Season 1, Episode 3 even aired. Article continues below advertisement
The real reason why Miguel Sapochnik is stepping down from ' House of the Dragon '
According to a story from The Hollywood Reporter, anonymous sources told the outlet that Miguel was stepping down because he needed a well-earned break after spending three years on House of the Dragon Season 1.
Per the same report, Miguel also has a first-look deal with HBO, which will give him creative leeway to develop new projects. He will, however, still be an executive producer on House of the Dragon for the rest of the series. Naturally, fans immediately speculated that Miguel left to work on another highly anticipated Game of Thrones spinoff — the Jon Snow sequel.
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Oliver Taylor 1 minutes ago
Other Twitter users advocated for Miguel to helm a future Star Wars project. One fan summed up the p...
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Other Twitter users advocated for Miguel to helm a future Star Wars project. One fan summed up the prospect of Miguel's replacement by simply writing, "As long as it isn't D&D." (This refers to David Benioff and D.B.
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Who will replace Miguel on ' House of the Dragon'
The House of the Dragon co-creator Ryan Condal will take over as House of the Dragon's sole showrunner for Season 2. Miguel's fellow former Game of Thrones director Alan Taylor will join Season 2 as an executive producer.
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Elijah Patel 4 minutes ago
Alan will also direct multiple episodes of House of the Dragon Season 2. Per a report from E!...
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Victoria Lopez 3 minutes ago
News, Miguel had this to say about his departure in an official statement: "Working within the GOT u...
Alan will also direct multiple episodes of House of the Dragon Season 2. Per a report from E!
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Emma Wilson 5 minutes ago
News, Miguel had this to say about his departure in an official statement: "Working within the GOT u...
News, Miguel had this to say about his departure in an official statement: "Working within the GOT universe for the past few years has been an honor and a privilege."
Miguel continued, "I am so proud of what we accomplished with season one and overjoyed by the enthusiastic reaction of our viewers. It was incredibly tough to decide to move on, but I know that it is the right choice for me, personally and professionally ...
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Alexander Wang 3 minutes ago
I am deeply comforted to know that Alan will be joining the series. He's someone I've known and resp...
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Sophia Chen 2 minutes ago
I believe this precious series could not be in safer hands."
New House of the Dragon episodes air Su...
I am deeply comforted to know that Alan will be joining the series. He's someone I've known and respected for a long time ...
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Victoria Lopez 8 minutes ago
I believe this precious series could not be in safer hands."
New House of the Dragon episodes air Su...
I believe this precious series could not be in safer hands."
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