THE first official photos of the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of Dragon" were released on Wednesday.

The series set to debut next year on HBO MAX is based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," and set 300 years before the events of the award-winning "Game of Thrones." 

It tells the story of the House Targaryen and stars Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, and "The Crown" star Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen.

Steve Toussaint, Olivia Cooke, and Rhys Ifans also star in the prequel.