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George R.R. Martin is teasing a project with Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams.

The author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the fantasy novel that inspired the HBO drama series created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, hinted he was working with Williams on something.

“We also got together with Maisie Williams for pizza and pasta, and talked about — well, no, better not get into that, do not want to jinx it,” Martin wrote in his blog as he recounted his travels in London. “But it could be so much fun.”

Martin didn’t specify what the project with Williams was about or whether it involved a Game of Thrones sequel. Williams played Arya Stark throughout the show’s eight-season run on HBO.

HBO head Casey Bloys commented earlier in the day on how it to work with Martin on the multiple projects set in the Game of Thrones universe.

Doomer TV is an odd sort of fictional proof that in the land of the free and the home of the brave, things can still go south quickly.

Most people in America have never experienced the hardship of third-world nations, their economies, or totalitarian despotism.

Seneca, a philosopher and satirist in ancient Rome, put it simply: “I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent — no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.”

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The exceptions, of course, are migrants and U.S. Service members, but Doomer TV likely hits closer to home for them than it does for most.

The Covid-19 pandemic is as close to the fictional universes of The Last of Us and Station Eleven that modern generations in America will get… hopefully.

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Late last week, we learned that Lucasfilm and Kathleen Kennedy have turned to Dark Phoenix director Simon Kinberg to write and produce a new Star Wars trilogy.

There have been conflicting reports about whether these movies will serve as Episodes 10, 11, and 12 in the Skywalker Saga. However, most outlets have since confirmed they won't be a continuation of that story.

According to a new piece from Variety (via SFFGazette.com), the news came as a surprise to executives at Lucasfilm and Disney, but is "considered internally to be in deep development and not nearly ready to be made public." In other words, this could be another announced Star Wars project that fails to ever come to fruition.

The trade acknowledges that many in the industry were shocked by Kinberg's hiring, particularly as his track record as a writer is spotty at best.

Despite that, his history working on franchises means "Kinberg...

Game of Thrones established itself as one of the most successful fantasy drama TV series with its epic world-building. The show had a high-stakes narrative, political drama, captivating characters, and a dash of supernatural creatures. However, not everything from the TV series was made-up or unrealistic.

George R. R. Martin accepted on several occasions that he drew inspiration from other writers and real-world scenarios for A Song of Ice and Fire. Fans and history buffs soon noticed that the fictional struggle for ascension resembled the events of the Wars of the Roses. Now Sophie Turner and Kit Harington are reuniting for a film project which shares this special connection with Got.

The actual figures and war that inspired the events of Westeros Lena Headey in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

George R. R. Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire became a worldwide sensation when it was adapted into...

We’re now five years removed from “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.” While there have been plenty of new “Star Wars” television shows on Disney+ — some of them even stellar — there’s still no clear answer to what Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm want to do with the film arm of the massive franchise.

This week, the latest writer looking to bring the films back to the big screen is Simon Kinberg, the writer behind many of the X-Men movies. No one knows what those movies are going to be about just yet either, or when they could come out.

But the questions about where this franchise is going next have been percolating for years, to the point that we’ve bemoaned its lack of direction and lost potential on several occasions. “The Rise of Skywalker,” of course, was already the product of whiplash to fan reaction and backlash to “The Last Jedi,...

Simon Kinberg, the prominent producer, writer, and director best known for his work on the “X-Men” franchise, has signed a deal to develop a new trilogy of “Star Wars” films that he will write and produce, Deadline reports. Kinberg will produce with Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy.

Deadline reports that the film will be a continuation of the “Skywalker Saga,” but adds that insiders dispute this, saying that it will be a new saga. (Several other trade reports also suggested this will be its own standalone trilogy.)

Kinberg has prior experience working in a galaxy far, far away; he co-created the popular 2014-2018 animated series “Star Wars Rebels” with Dave Filoni (now Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm) and Carrie Beck, and was a creative consultant on the franchise-reviving “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Kinberg also earned an Academy Award nomination for producing “The Martian,” produced “Deadpool,” “Deadpool 2,” and “Logan,” rebooted “The Twilight Zone,...

Simon Kinberg, the writer of Fox’s “X-Men” movies, is the latest in a long carousel of writers and producers who will try their hand at bringing “Star Wars” back to the big screen.

Kinberg will develop, write, and produce a new trilogy of “Star Wars” films for Lucasfilm, according to a report first in Deadline. Though there’s some difference of opinion in the trades as to whether the series will continue the Skywalker Saga and be Episodes X-xii or will be focused on a new group of characters.

While there have been a plethora of “Star Wars” series on Disney+ in the last five years, there hasn’t been a single theatrical “Star Wars” movie since the Skywalker Saga concluded with “Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” back in 2019. There have though been a lot of start and stop efforts, with a slew of filmmakers and writers coming and going over the years.

Potentially big news for "Star Wars" fans today as Lucasfilm is developing not just one new movie in the franchise, but an entire trilogy. According to Deadline, mega-producer and writer/director Simon Kinberg has signed a deal with Lucasfilm to develop a new trilogy of films set in a galaxy far, far away.

Plot details remain under wraps, but the outlet states that this could potentially be another sequel trilogy that would pick up after the events of 2019's "Star Wars: Episode IX -- The Rise of Skywalker." The outlet also cautions that the notion of this being "Episode X," so to speak, has been disputed. It's also worth noting that Lucasfilm is already developing a new movie with Daisy Ridley returning as Rey that will focus on her training a new Jedi Order. Still, while it's hard to say precisely what is going on here, it's worth looking at...

The Force is strong with Simon Kinberg.

Lucasfilm has hired the prolific writer and producer to write and produce a new trilogy of “Star Wars” films. An early report insinuated are that this will actually be chapters 10 – 12 of the Skywalker Saga, continuing the path that most recently concluded with “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in 2019. But there are others that insist this is a standalone series, something akin to the trilogies that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and, separately, Rian Johnson, were working on for the company. It is being referred to as a “new saga.”

Kinberg is no stranger to “Star Wars.” Following the acquisition of Lucasfilm by Disney, Kinberg was part of a small brain trust that was working on new projects for the studio. He consulted on J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and co-created the animated series “Star Wars: Rebels” with Dave Filoni.

Simon Kinberg is heading into hyperspace, signing an expansive deal to write and produce a Star Wars feature trilogy.

Kinberg would spearhead the launching of a new saga in the beloved galaxy far, far away, and will write the scripts for what Lucasfilm hopes would chart a brand new path forward for the sci-fi space opera universe.

Lucasfilm topper Kathleen Kennedy will also produce the new trilogy.

The new story is not meant to be a continuation of the Skywalker Saga, the name of the overall arc of the popular and pop culture-dominating Star Wars movies known as Episodes 1 through 9. The intent here is to have brand new characters and a new story, and not have it be a continuation, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. (Although that does not mean that some characters could not or would not pop up.)

Kinberg already has strong Star Wars ties. He co-created the...

“X-Men” alum Simon Kinberg is preparing to visit a galaxy far, far away.

Lucasfilm is developing a new “Star Wars” trilogy with Kinberg set to write and produce the three films with studio chief Kathleen Kennedy. This will begin a new series with new characters after “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Oscar Isaac, concluded the original nine-chapter “Skywalker Saga” in 2019. Though plot details haven’t been revealed, Lucasfilm has disputed the notion, first suggested by Deadline in their initial report of the forthcoming trilogy, that Kinberg’s movies will continue the story that George Lucas began with 1977’s “A New Hope,” introducing Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia.

Disney currently has Jon Favreau’s “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” a continuation of the Disney+ series about the helmet-wearing bounty hunter (played by...

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Sometimes, you just don't get things right the first time around. The showrunners of "Game of Thrones," Dan Benioff and D.B. Weiss, know this better than most; the first pilot they shot for HBO's hit series apparently really, really stunk, leading to a reshoot that cost the premium network $10 million.

In James Hibberd's oral history of the series, titled "Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon," the journalist spoke to basically everybody involved with that disastrous first pilot, from Benioff and Weiss themselves to the episode's actors to series author George R.R. Martin. So, what happened here? Apparently, the original "Game of Thrones" pilot shoot was plagued with problems ranging from a rogue horse to weird costumes, the story didn't come across clearly to anybody who watched it, and on top of all of that,...

A 'Game of Thrones' movie is in the works.Warner Bros. have reportedly been quietly developing at least one film set in the fantasy universe created by author George R.R. Martin.However, sources told The Hollywood Reporter the project is in "very early stage" development and currently has no filmmaker, cast or writer attached but the studio are keen to explore the idea of bringing the saga to the big screen.'Game of Thrones' showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss famously wanted to conclude the series - which aired on HBO for eight seasons from 2011 to 2019 - with three feature films instead of its final six-episode run, and George himself was keen on the idea of a movie.He told The Hollywood Reporter in 2014: "It might need a feature to tie things up. Something with a feature budget, like $100 million for two hours. Those dragons get real big,...

Bei Warner finden derzeit erste Planungen für einen auf den Fantasy-Romanen von George R.R. Martin basierenden Kinofilm statt.

Emilia Clarke und Kit Harington in einer Folge der siebten Staffel von „Game of Thrones“ (Credit: HBO)

Fünf Jahre nach dem Ende der Serie plant Warner offenbar einen „Game of Thrones“-Kinofilm. Wie US-Branchenmedien berichten, befindet sich das Projekt in einem sehr frühen Entwicklungsstadium. Wer von kreativer Seite an dem Projekt beteiligt sein wird, steht noch nicht fest.

Die auf den Fantasy-Romanen von George R.R. Martin basierenden HBO-Serie von David Benioff und D.B. Weiss umfasst acht Staffeln, die von 2011 bis 2019 im Pay-tv bei TNT Serie und im Free-tv bei RTL2 ausgestrahlt wurden und aktuell auf der Sky-Streamingplattform Wow verfügbar sind.

Die auf den fiktiven Kontinenten Westeros und Essos spielende Serie wurde insgesamt mit 59 Emmys ausgezeichnet.

HBO's megahit series "Game of Thrones" was so successful that there's been a nonstop churn of spinoffs in development ever since it ended. Now, though, something different is stirring: a "Game of Thrones" movie. According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO has been "quietly developing at least one film" set in the historical fantasy world created by author George R.R. Martin. There are currently no writers, directors, or cast members attached to the project(s), nor any specifics about the story, but there's certainly no shortage of source material. 

This isn't the first time the possibility of movies has been floated. Martin said in 2014 that ideas like a big screen conclusion for "Game of Thrones" were being "actively discussed," and showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss wanted to wrap up the series with a movie trilogy.

HBO's parent company is Warner Bros. Discovery, which has become focused on straddling its franchises across film and television.

You may be able to see the wonders of Westeros on the big screen someday soon.

A movie set in the world of HBO’s Game of Thrones is in early development at Warner Bros., according to The Hollywood Reporter. Now when we say “early development,” we mean “early”: No cast, writer or director has been attached to the project as of yet, and no storyline has been revealed. But “the company is keen on exploring the idea of Westeros invading cinemas” with at least one movie, THR says.

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Deadline reports that Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has cast 3 Body Problem's Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knolle. The 12-year-old's star is on the rise after playing Follower in D.B. Weiss, David Benioff, and Alexander Woo's splashy Netflix series but this is her biggest role to date.

As the trade explains, "In [the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic book], the bad guy is Krem of the Yellow Hill, who kills a young alien girl’s father. She draws Supergirl into the conflict. Knolle is a noble and honorable warrior who travels across the galaxy with Supergirl to hunt Krem for killing her father in cold blood."

This movie appears to be a direct adaptation of Tom King and Bilquis Evely's comic of the same name, so Ridley will likely have a major role as Ruthye in this story alongside Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El.

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A movie extending the Game of Thrones franchise, based on the hugely popular fantasy books by George R.R. Martin, is in very early development at Warner Bros., sources have confirmed to Deadline.

Warner Bros declined to comment. From what we hear, there have only been preliminary discussions on the subject of a Game of Thrones movie for now, so there are no creative attachments to speak of. It’s also unclear what creative direction a film would take in comparison to the HBO series, which adapted Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire book series.

News of the potential project comes five years following the conclusion of the David Benioff and D.B. Weiss-created Game of Thrones, which brought forth huge viewership and ample accolades for the premium cabler, including 59 Emmys.

A cultural phenomenon running for eight seasons between 2011 and 2019, the show traverses the continents of Westeros and Essos,...

Exclusive: Sources tell us that 3 Body Problem actress Eve Ridley has landed the part of Ruthye Mary Knolle in DC Studios and Warner Bros’ Craig Gillespie-directed Supergirl.

The movie is based on Tom King’s 2022 comic book series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which Bilquis Evely illustrated. Ana Nogueira adapted the comic book for the big screen. In that comic, the bad guy is Krem of the Yellow Hill, who kills a young alien girl’s father. She draws Supergirl into the conflict. Knolle is a noble and honorable warrior who travels aross the galaxy with Supergirl to hunt Krem for killing her father in cold blood.

Deadline first told you that Rust and Bone actor Matthias Schoenaerts landed the role of Krem. House of the Dragon‘s Milly Alcock won the Supergirl title role after a big search. She’s also appearing in another DC project before making her big-screen debut as Supergirl.

Hey kids, who wants some free psychic damage to finish out your Thursday? It's just as easy as reading the following sentence: Warner Bros. Discovery is apparently putting a film version of Game Of Thrones into development.

Now, while that shakes through your system, consider this: THR reports that Wbd doesn't have a script,...

Game of Thrones became one of the most-watched TV series when it was first released, and the show had everything needed to become a success. Fans enjoyed the high-stakes political drama, filled with dragons and other myths. Similarly, its spin-off series House of the Dragon also quickly gained prominence among Got fans.

However, most could miss an interesting parallel between two prominent characters from both shows. Daenerys’s tragic loss of her dragon in season 7 when she did not heed Tyrion Lannister’s advice sharply mirrored Aegon II’s misfortune. Both characters had to face heavy losses because they paid no mind to their counsel and instead acted on impulse.

The surprising connection between the parent show and its prequel

David Benioff and D. B. Weiss‘s fantasy drama series, Game of Thrones won the audience’s hearts with its fascinating storyline. Despite the spectacular cast and their brilliant performances,...

In a surprise to no one, the Rey film, which disappeared after being pushed back for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” has hit yet another setback. This time, the new writer, who Lucasfilm and Kathleen Kennedy got to replace the other two writers they fired, has also left the film.

Steven Knight was brought in March 2023 to replace the original writers Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson. Lindelof has said publically that he was asked to leave Star Wars.

This isn’t even the first time this has happened. Kathleen Kennedy has a trail of people who either quit or were fired for “creative differences.”

There is a list of 18 from 2022, which has increased since then! Some of the people removed include,

Michael Arndt, Gary Whitta, Gareth Edwards, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Colin Trevorrow, Josh Trank, Stephen Daldry, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, Stephen Schiff, J.D. Dillard and Matt Owens, Stuart Beattie,...

"Game of Thrones" had its share of recastings -- they were inevitable with a production and an ensemble as sprawling as the show had. The series had two Daario Naharises (Ed Skrein and then Michiel Huisman) and three Gregor Cleganes. After season 2, "Game of Thrones" also recast both of the younger Lannister-Baratheon siblings, Myrcella (Aimée Richardson and then future "First Omen" star Nell Tiger Free) and King Tommen (Callum Wharry and Dean Charles Chapman). Even Daenerys Targaryen was played by Tamzin Merchant, not Emilia Clarke, in the unaired (and then remade) "Game of Thrones" pilot.

One "Game of Thrones" recasting might have slipped your notice, though, because both successive actors were buried beneath make-up. That recasting would be the Night King, leader of the undead White Walkers. In seasons 4 and 5, the Night King was played by Welsh actor Richard Brake; you might recognize him as Joe Chill (murderer of Bruce Wayne's parents) from "Batman Begins,...

Exclusive: The Black List has named the six projects chosen for the 2024 Writers Lab. Now in its 11th year, the project provides creative mentorship and professional support to up-and-coming feature writers as they further develop their works during a weeklong workshop in Ojai, Calif.

The participating writers and their projects are: Jade Song (Chlorine), Colton Childs (Fake-a-Wish), Caitlin Gallo and Brittany Harris (Last Refrain), Emily Adams (Margot), Danny Hogan (The Preserve) and Theo Wanderydz (Wetiko).

The Black List received more than 1,700 script submissions for the program.

During the Lab, each writer will develop their screenplay through peer workshops and one-on-one sessions with working professional screenwriting mentors, including David Coggeshall (The Deliverance), Kiwi Smith (Legally Blonde), Jonathan Stokes (El Gringo), Victoria Strouse (Family Switch), Michael Vukadinovich (Greedy People) and Scott Myers of the website Go Into The Story.

Below are the 2024 Writers Lab projects and bios of their respective writers:

Chlorine:...

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Netflix’s Death by Lightning limited series about the assassination U.S President James Garfield has revealed the final list of cast and characters. The streamer also announced filming has finished up in Hungary.

Created by Mike Makowsky (Bad Education) and based on Candice Millard’s Destiny Of The Republic, the series “brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him.” Makowsky serves as writer and executive produces along with Game of Thrones‘ David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Bernie Caulfield and Matt Ross also executive produce, with Ross directing all episodes.

Death by Lightning New Cast and Characters:

o Archie Fisher (Last Days of John Allen Chau) as ‘Joe Brown’

o Barry Shabaka Henley (Bob Hearts Abishola) as ‘Senator Blanche Bruce,...

Netflix has added to the cast for its limited series Death By Lightning, from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

Joining Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman and Betty Gilpin in the series about U.S. President James Garfield is Vondie Curtis Hall, Archie Fisher, Barry Shabaka Henley and Željko Ivanek. The latest additions to the series that has completed production in Budapest, Hungary also include Kyle Soller, Ben Miles, Shaun Parkes and Alistair Petrie.

The historical series from director Matt Ross will see Fisher play Joe Brown, Shabaka Henley as Senator Blanche Bruce (replacing Stephen Mckinley Henderson due to scheduling conflict), Walking Dead: Dead City actor Ivanek playing Dr. Doctor Bliss, and Soller as Robert Todd Lincoln. Elsewhere, Miles is ‘George Scoville, Curtis Hall as Frederick Douglass, Parkes is Dr. Charles Purvis and Petrie has the role of John Sherman.

The Netflix series based on the...

Executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are turning their attention to a different type of political power play.

The Game of Thrones duo is joining forces with creator Mike Makowsky (Bad Education), director Matt Ross, and executive producer Bernie Caulfield to adapt Candice Millard’s 2011 novel, Destiny of the Republic, into a new series for Netflix.

“It’s been the thrill of a lifetime seeing this crack team come together to bring James Garfield and his cohort back from the annals of long-forgotten history,” Makowsky tells Tudum. “Six years into working on this project, it’s a story I still can’t believe is true — in all its wild, tragic glory — and it somehow feels even more relevant to our world today than ever before. I can’t wait for us to be able to finally share...

Another Netflix original from “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss is planned to debut in 2025. The political drama “Death by Lightning” has wrapped production in Budapest, Hungary and added eight new cast members, Netflix announced on Friday.

“Death by Lightning” comes from creator, writer and executive producer Mike Makowsky, who is best known for directing the HBO Hugh Jackman film “Bad Education.” The upcoming series tells the story of James Garfield, the reluctant 20th president of the United States. It chronicles how he comes to be assassinated by his greatest admirer, Charles Guiteau. The limited series is produced by Benioff and Weiss.

“Death by Lightning” has added Archie Fisher (“Last Days of John Allen Chau”) as Joe Brown, Barry Shabaka Henley (“Bob Hearts Abishola”) as Senator Blanche Bruce, Željko Ivanek (“Walking Dead: Dead City”) as Dr. Doctor Bliss, Kyle Soller (“Andor”) as Robert Todd Lincoln, Ben Miles (“The Crown”) as George Scoville,...

Netflix has revealed more of the cast for its upcoming series Death by Lightning, produced by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

Joining the limited series, which is set to debut next year, are Archie Fisher as Joe Brown, Barry Shabaka Henley (who replaced Stephen McKinley Henderson) as Senator Blanche Bruce, Željko Ivanek as Dr. Doctor Bliss, Kyle Soller as Robert Todd Lincoln, Ben Miles as George Scoville, Vondie Curtis Hall as Frederick Douglass, Shaun Parkes as Dr. Charles Purvis and Alistair Petrie as John Sherman.

The series from Mike Makowsky (Bad Education), which hails from Benioff and Weiss via their overall deal with Netflix, tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of Garfield’s assassination by Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen). It is based on the novel Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard.

Michael Shannon leads as the 20th Potus, and British up-and-comer Laura Marcus will play his daughter,...

Željko Ivanek (Damages), Barry Shabaka Henley (Bob Hearts Abishola) and Vonde Curtis Hall (Justified: City Primeval) are among newly revealed cast for Death by Lightning, Netflix’s limited series about President James Garfield and his admirer/eventual assassin, Charles Guiteau.

Based on Candace Millard’s 2011 book Destiny of the Republic, the Netflix series “brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (played by George & Tammy‘s Michael Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Succession‘s Matthew Macfadyen) — the man who would come to kill him.”

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When the dust finally settles on the fantasy phenomenon known as "Game of Thrones" and fans are able to look back without being clouded by emotion (along the lines of what's been happening recently with the 20th anniversary of "Lost" and its ongoing reappraisal), time may prove to be quite kind to the groundbreaking HBO series -- controversies and all. Some of those controversies have become an inextricable part of how we discuss and analyze the epic undertaking, like its iffy approach to depictions of sexual violence or the various ways the adaptation strayed from author George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. Others fall into a different and more nuanced category entirely, one that's worth dissecting even all these years later. In that light, a particularly odd scene from over a decade ago might be worth a second look.

No, we're not talking about Daenerys...

In 2019, George R.R. Martin watched, along with the rest of the world, as "Game of Thrones" ended not with a bang but with a whimper. According to the author, who penned the source material "A Song of Ice and Fire," he could have physically appeared in the final season if he'd wanted to ... but he declined the offer when it came from showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

"David and Dan invited me to a cameo in one of the final episodes, which I was tempted to do," Martin told Entertainment Weekly back in February of 2019, before the series finally concluded. "But I didn't think just for the sake of a cameo I could take the time to return to Belfast." Martin lives in New Mexico full time, and to be fair to the author, that's a really long trek to make just for a short appearance. There's also the...

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Once upon a time, "Game of Thrones" was the biggest television phenomenon any of us had seen in years — and then, in May of 2019, the eighth and final season concluded as we all looked around and collectively wondered what the hell happened to a once-great show. To say fans hated season 8 of "Game of Thrones" as well as the finale, "The Iron Throne," is an understatement; some people quite literally wrote a petition to HBO asking the network to do the whole final installment again so they could make it good in a second go-around, and if you ask any random viewer what they thought of the "Game of Thrones" finale, they'll probably tell you it stunk and then hold you captive in a conversation about why it stunk.

I am one of those viewers, to be perfectly clear. I friggin' loved "Game of Thrones" and yet,...

With author George R. R. Martin's fantasy saga "A Song of Ice and Fire" currently (and perhaps forever) unfinished, many mysteries remain unanswered. The TV adaptation "Game of Thrones," which deviated from the source material even before running out of it, can only fill in so many blanks.

Many questions burning brightest in my mind are about the Others: the ethereal ice beings that prowl beyond the Night Watch's Wall with an army of the undead at their control. The Others are supposedly the main villains of these books, but five tomes in, and they still feel like they're on the periphery of the story. Extremely little has been revealed about the Others -- their history, their culture, their goals, etc. Many of the most derided parts of the "Game of Thrones" ending come down to how it failed to give satisfying answers about the Others.

The series expanded...

When Game of Thrones was released in 2011, the world was hooked to George R.R. Martin’s amazing imagination. Although the finale may have been a bit of a letdown to some fans, the rest of the 8 seasons kept everyone at the edge of their seats. The series ended up being a full-blown hit globally. But that may have never happened if the author had decided to take the same route that J. K. Rowling did with the Harry Potter franchise.

George R. R. Martin at the 43rd Annual TusCon | Credits: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0

The feature films route may have worked wonders for fans of the wizarding world. However, Martin revealed that there was only one reason that he never wanted his books to be adapted into standalone films instead of a series.

Why George R. R. Martin did not want to create Game of Thrones...

The second season of House of the Dragon, though successful, was pretty lackluster when compared to its debut season. Season 2 peaked in the middle, then fell off at the end, something we have seen before in the case of Game of Thrones. And there’s good reason for that.

Rhaenyra with Syrax, Ulf with Silverwing and Hugh with Vermithor| HBO Max

A Song of Ice and Fire author George R. R. Martin, whose creations have been the basis for the two shows, has been pretty unhappy with the route showrunners have taken. Even his chosen one, Ryan Condal, seems to have strayed from the path.

George R. R. Martin picks out House of the Dragon‘s flaws Credits: George R.R. Martin via TIFF Originals / YouTube

When plans for House of the Dragon were put in place, George R. R. Martin had great hopes to correct the wrongs done to his previous brainchild,...

House of the Dragon recently concluded its second season, with the fantasy drama series receiving mostly positive reviews. However, it was also criticized for making unnecessary changes to the source material. Author George R.R. Martin himself recently criticized showrunner Ryan Condal for changing the infamous Blood & Cheese incident from book to screen.

House of the Dragon loosely adapted the Blood & Cheese incident in Season 2 (Credit: HBO).

During a recent interview, Condal defended his decision to change the incident while adapting it for television. Condal also explained why such changes were necessary and what drove him to make them. However, fans did not react kindly to Condal’s comments, making him one of the most hated creators in Westeros.

Ryan Condal Defended Changing Blood & Cheese Incident in House of the Dragon Season 2

Ryan Condal serves as the showrunner for HBO’s House of the Dragon, an adaptation of author George R.

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Were you a smidge disappointed by House of the Dragon Season 2?

Well, you’re certainly not flying those skies alone.

In fact, the hirsute, chronically suspendered genius/procrastinator who created the world of Westeros is calling the show out for making “misguided” changes to storylines originally found in his 2018 book Fire & Blood.

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In a new blog post, author and House of the Dragon executive producer George R.R. Martin revealed that he was not pleased with some of the changes in the show’s second season.

Specifically, like many other viewers, he took issue with the execution (no pun intended) of the infamous “Blood and Cheese” sequence.

Martin says he discussed the changes with co-ep Ryan Condal and now wishes that he’d insisted on sticking with his original vision.

Condal chose to eliminate a young character, Prince Maelor, who would barely have seen any...

If there’s one thing that drives every TV show fan crazy, it’s waiting for the next thing to drop. But the worst part? Waiting for the book that inspired a favorite show. How can the episodes keep coming if the story hasn’t even been finished in the books yet? Game of Thrones fans have been dealing with this for years, and most of them seem to have finally had enough.

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George R. R. Martin has been asked about this countless times, but there’s never been a clear answer as to why it’s taking him so long to finish just one book. This has dragged on for so long that people still joke about it and criticize him to this day.

Why Can’t George R. R. Martin Finish The Winds of Winter? George R. R. Martin – Credits: Gage...

Game of Thrones was known for its utter disregard for fan-favorite characters and brutal on-screen deaths. The show’s first season finale proved to fans that the series was not messing around and would not hesitate to kill even its biggest stars. While the later seasons may have become fan-pleasing, the deaths in the initial seasons set it apart.

Actress Sibel Kekilli, who played Shae in the show, reportedly begged the creators to not kill her off in the show. The character who becomes close to Tyrion Lannister and eventually betrays him, is strangled to death by the Imp after he escapes from prison, which is one of the most harrowing moments of the show.

Sibel Kekilli Begged Game of Thrones Creators To Not Kill Shae Tyrion Lannister and Shae in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Sibel Kekilli played the role of Shae, a young pr*stitute who takes a...

Emilia Clarke’s Game of Thrones aired its final season in 2019 and fans still can’t get over how bad the final season was. Unlike the critical acclaim for its seven seasons, the eighth season let down fans with numerous creative decisions about the character arcs and plot. One of the lead stars believed the ending of the series to be a joke until he realized that it was not.

Emilia Clarke in a still from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Isaac Hempstead Wright couldn’t initially believe that Bran Stark got to ascend the throne and become the king of the six kingdoms. Before the finale, fans expected Kit Harington’s Jon Snow or Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen to sit on the Iron Throne. However, Jon kills Daenerys and Drogon destroys the Iron Throne in the series finale.

While Emilia Clarke Defends Game Of Thrones, Her Co-Star’s...

Game of Thrones was the crown jewel of HBO with its interesting storylines and stunning visuals. Further, it brought George R. R. Martin’s fantasy novels to life, filled with political intrigue and epic battles. While the initial seasons truly captivated the viewers, the final season was an utter disappointment, not just for the audience but for the Got actors as well.

Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

In this kit, Harington was among the first to express his disappointment with the concluding season. In a past interview, he talked about a particular scene that he really wanted to happen, but unfortunately it did not.

Kit Harington Wanted to Fight Vladimir Furdik in Got

The eighth season of Game of Thrones was released all the way back in 2019, and even after five years, viewers cannot forgive and forget the blunder that happened with the show.

George Lucas created Star Wars, a global cultural phenomenon that remains popular even today. However, few fans might know that Lucas also assisted in the making of the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. The filmmaker helped direct the premiere of the show’s eighth and final season and interacted with its stars.

Star Wars co-creator George Lucas admired Game of Thrones (Credit BBC Newsnight).

In a behind-the-scenes clip, Lucas was seen speaking with Kit Harington. However, the acclaimed director did not have kind words for the actor, which might have surprised Harington since his performance as Jon Snow received positive reactions from critics and fans. Here is what George Lucas said to Kit Harington on the sets of Game of Thrones.

George Lucas Had a Rude Awakening in Store For Game of Thrones Star Kit Harington

Filmmaker George Lucas directed 1977’s Star Wars, which spawned one of the most commercially successful multi-media franchises.

Hannah Waddingham has been riding the wave of success of her Emmy-winning Ted Lasso role. Waddingham’s role as AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton happened thanks to D. B. Weiss and David Benioff of Game of Thrones. The actress played the role of Septa Unella starting in the fifth season of the series.

Hannah Waddingham in a still from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

The high-profile TV roles also brought her some movies with top Hollywood actors. She recently played a role in Ryan Gosling’s The Fall Guy and is set to play a role in Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible 8. Interestingly, Ted Lasso is heading towards a fourth season, with Waddingham possibly returning to her role.

Hannah Waddingham Has To Thank Game Of Thrones For Her Ted Lasso Role Hannah Waddingham in Ted Lasso | Credits: AppleTV+

Hannah Waddingham had a more light-hearted role in Ted Lasso compared...

Game of Thrones broke all records with its intricate storytelling when it premiered in 2011. Further, it also presented a star-studded ensemble, including Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. His character Jamie Lannister had a morally complex role on the hit show. However, off-screen, the actor had a more lighter side to him and was constantly pranking his crew members and even the show’s creators.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister and Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones | HBO

One such hilarious prank of his featured a mail to the showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. And triggered a massive panic within HBO, sending the entire network in a frenzy.

Unlike His Character on Screen Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Is a Prankster in Real Life

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau brought Jamie Lannister to life in Game of Thrones. Playing such a character on screen and depicting controversial topics like incest was not easy. However,...

Based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels, Game of Thrones was a breakthrough for HBO. Debuting in 2011, It straddled multiple eras of its network’s ownership and technology.

The series showed that massive audiences would respond to fantasy series with dense mythologies. It also included a massive number of characters and place names.

And even though the series eventually got beyond Martin’s published books, many fans were dissatisfied with how the series ended. But Game of Thrones remains mostly well-remembered.

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As with most popular franchises in the present day, the overseers of what is now Warner Bros. Discovery have sought to extend the franchise in additional directions and indefinitely into the future.

Even though George R.R. Martin still has to finish the A Song of Ice and Fire series, he has written several other works set...

There are many Game of Thrones spin-off shows in the works. The main two of focus right now are House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, but that doesn’t stop fans from looking at others. One that many fans want to see is a Jon Snow spin-off series.

Kit Harington was set to reprise the role of Jon Snow in a Game of Thrones spin-off series. The news broke in June 2022, and there was immediately speculation and discussion about it. While some fans made it clear they wanted an Arya spin-off instead, others were excited to see what Jon’s life north of The Wall was like.

The Game of Thrones Jon Snow spin-off series is no longer in the works

The bad news came in April 2024. Harington shared with Variety that the spin-off series was no longer in the works.

In June, it was in development,...

HBO is known for some of the greatest dark fantasy drama shows ever made and since all of its content is available on Max (formerly known as HBO Max). From the very brilliant (until its last couple of seasons) fantasy series Game of Thrones and its prequel series House of the Dragon, we have picked out all of the best fantasy shows that are available on Max to binge right now.

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His Dark Materials is a British fantasy and mystery adventure drama series created by Jack Thorne. Based on a trilogy of fantasy novels of the same name by author Philip Pullman, the HBO series is set in an alternate world and it follows the story of Lyra, a young orphan girl who grew up with the scholars of a college in Oxford as she goes on a life-changing adventure to find her missing best friend.

The Emmys have officially announced the nominated producers for the drama, comedy, and limited series categories, revealing some exciting surprises that many viewers — and even industry professionals — might not have anticipated.

Matty Matheson, known for his standout role as Fak in comedy frontrunner “The Bear,” missed out on a supporting comedy actor nomination. However, he received his first Emmy nom as a producer for the hit culinary show, which could bring him his first win.

Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Primetime Emmy predictions in the major categories.

Perhaps not a household name, but producer Garrett Basch, who landed his first nod for “The Night of” in 2017, made history as the first producer to have three scripted shows nominated in the same year. He received noms for the Netflix limited series “Ripley” and the FX comedies “Reservation Dogs” and “What We Do in the Shadows.” Basch’s FX colleague,...