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George R.R. Martin has introduced the world to a lore that people will undoubtedly be grateful for in the years to come. The tremendous success ofGame of Thronesglobally has paved the way for the birth of numerous other shows and spin-offs. However, the author recently revealed why he isn’t jumping on the bandwagon of showrunners spawned from his novels. It’s because he’s currently engaged in writing a new book! Exciting stuff indeed.
The Winds of WinterKeeps George R.R. Martin from Taking the Reins Behind the Scenes of GOT Spin-offs
After the huge success of theGame of Thronesseries, HBO was eager for more, and so were the fans. Thus,George R.R. Martin,the creator of this universe, pitched two new ideas,House of the DragonandDunk and Eggfor spin-off shows.
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Ultimately, as people now know,House of the Dragonwon the favor of HBO. However, Martin decided not to take on the opportunity to run the show behind the scenes. In August 2022, about a month before the premiere of theHouse of the Dragonspinoff, George R.R. Martin, graced theGame of Ownspodcast (viaWinter is Coming), and that is where he revealed the real reason behind his decision. He said,
“They responded to [the idea for House of the Dragon] right away,–I was involved in it from the first.—There’s part of me that would love to be actually writing and running all of these shows…but I can’t! You may not know this, but there’s this book that I’m writing…it’s a little late, but I gotta keep working on it and finishing it!”
While Martin could most certainly add an extra layer of magic to the shows, he’s already deep in the writing journey forThe Winds of Winter,his masterpiece in progress since 2011. Thus, he further revealed,
“Those are life-eating jobs–It’s 24/7 to be a showrunner…You’re the one they call at 2 in the morning when something has gone wrong in Morocco…There’s no way I could do that and hope to do any of the novels. So my part in all of these things is generating some ideas, helping setting up, keeping it consistent with the world, and finding good partners to work with.”
Although back in the day, he did juggle scripts forGame of Thrones,but now he’s steering clear of distractions to conjure up the long-awaited next chapter. So, while the idea of him directing the shows is pretty exciting, his writing journey must take priority.
What Fans Can Expect fromA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight?
HBO has been busy lately with another spinoff calledA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight,based on Martin’sDunk and Eggstories.
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And it offers to bring a new flavor profile to the table from theGame of Thronessaga excitement and is expected to bring a breath of fresh air. Martin mentioned on hisblogthat it’s set to premiere on HBO Max around late 2025.
“Knighthood and chivalry are central to the themes of these stories.”
Here’s a sneak peek into what’s coming up. It has been known so far that there are three short novells in theDunk and Eggseries, there are three exciting storiesThe Hedge Knight, The Sworn Sword,andThe Mystery Knight.These adventures are all packed into one book calledA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
The stories follow the journey of“Dunk,”who later becomes Ser Duncan the Tall, the leader of the Kingsguard, and“Egg,”who grows up to be King Aegon V Targaryen. They unfold about 90 years before the events inGame of Thrones. Fans are eagerly awaiting more details and are buzzing with excitement!
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
