"House of the Dragon" executive producer Miguel Sapochnik is stepping down from his duties as co-showrunner of the "Game of Thrones" prequel, HBO announced Wednesday.
Sapochnik has signed a first-look deal with HBO to develop new projects, the network said. He will remain as an executive producer of the drama, which premiered close to three weeks ago to record-setting ratings. Ryan Condal, who had shared showrunner duties with Sapochnik, will now be the sole showrunner, working closely with series co-creator and author George R.R. Martin and the rest of the producing team. Joining the executive producer ranks is Alan Taylor, who is directing multiple episodes.
"Working within the GOT universe for the past few years has been an honor and a privilege, especially spending the last two with the amazing cast and crew of 'House of the Dragon,'" Sapochnick said in a statement. "I am proud of what we accomplished with Season One and overjoyed by the enthusiastic reaction of our viewers."
