‘Game of Thrones’ prequel production paused due to COVID

A model of one of Daenerys Targaryen's dragons is seen at photo call to launch Game of Thrones Season 5 at the at Sydney Opera House on April 10, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.
A model of one of Daenerys Targaryen's dragons is seen at photo call to launch Game of Thrones Season 5 at the at Sydney Opera House on April 10, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo credit Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
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A positive COVID case has halted the production of the upcoming “Game of Thrones” prequel, “House of the Dragon.”

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In a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, HBO said a member of the production team tested positive for the virus — although they did not specify the individual.

“As part of the rigorous testing implemented for all production employees, a Zone A production member on House of the Dragon tested positive for COVID-19. In compliance with industry guidelines, the production member is in isolation, and close contacts will be required to quarantine,” the network’s statement read.

The filming, which is taking place in the UK, is slated to resume on Wednesday following a two-day pause.

The highly-anticipated spinoff is co-created by “Game of Thrones” novelist George R.R. Martin and original series writer and producer Ryan Condal.

The series will focus on the story of the Targaryen family and is set 300 years before the action of the original show.

“House of the Dragon” is one of six “Game of Thrones” offshoots that are being planned at HBO.

The show is set to premiere in 2022.

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