Game of Thronesarchitect George R.R.

It starts with what George has done.

What I think it is.

Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen—named for Aegon the Conqueror—in House of the Dragon.

Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen—named for Aegon the Conqueror—in House of the Dragon.Photo: Ollie Upton/HBO

You know sometimes really grilling him, going, I dont understand, whats happening here.

And then other times going, I think that it could mean this.

But its really taking that text and treating it like its real history, he explained.

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And so then theres that as well.

For me, its about making sure that I respect George and I respect the text.

And then also, it still has to be a dramatic story.

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