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Game of Thrones Prequel: Can Evil Empire Become Heroes?
6 Mar
Summary
- New films will depict Targaryen conquest of Westeros.
- Targaryens used dragons as weapons of mass destruction.
- Screenplays may reframe conquest as heroic for modern audiences.
Warner Bros. is developing films based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" universe, focusing on Aegon Targaryen's conquest of Westeros approximately 300 years before "Game of Thrones." This era, detailed in "The World of Ice & Fire" and "Fire & Blood," saw Aegon arrive from Dragonstone with three dragons to demand surrender, resorting to burning castles when met with refusal.
The existing lore depicts the Targaryens as autocratic rulers, potentially making their conquest an act of imperial expansion rather than heroism. Modern blockbusters often favor underdog protagonists, necessitating a narrative shift. Screenwriters may portray Aegon as a reluctant unifier or re-imagine defeated kings as tyrants.
Alternatively, a new hero could be introduced, perhaps an apprentice or a courtier, to guide the narrative. Regardless of the approach, the films promise a grand spectacle with dragons and epic battles. However, the core challenge remains: convincing audiences to cheer for an "evil empire" winning through sheer force.
