The creator of HBO’s forthcoming Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon has explained a key change from George RR Martin’s source material.
In House of the Dragon, the Velaryons will be reimagined as noble Black seafarers, who are also the wealthiest family in Westeros (aside from the crown).
House of the Dragon is set to air on HBO Max later this year, and will be set before the time of its hit fantasy GoT.
Thrones did face criticism during its time on air for a lack of Black and non-white characters.