The future of Game of Thrones got some massive updates recently, including information on three different spin-offs, and an update on the once-in-development Jon Snow sequel.
What are the status of the upcoming Game of Thrones spin-offs?
In a recent interview with A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin with The Hollywood Reporter, THR reported on a variety of new projects that are in the pipeline for the Game of Thrones universe. First up, the previously reported on Sea Snake series that was said to be in development. THR notes that the development of the project has “quietly shifted” from a live-action show to something animated, in an effort to keep costs down.
Another bigger project listed is said to be based on King Aegon Targaryen and his conquest of Westeros, that sets the stage for what would become Game of Thrones. A project based on that is said to be developed by HBO as either a drama series, or, as THR notes, as a “mammoth Dune-sized feature film.” The THR profile also touches on the once-in-development Jon Snow series, which may not be fully canceled just yet.
Jon Snow sequel potentially revived, adds additional character
The report notes that Martin has been resistant to sequels to Game of Thrones due to the fact that the endings to the show will differ greatly from the eventual books that Martin plans to write. “[The book’s ending is] going to be significantly different,” Martin said of that fact. “Some characters who are alive in my book are going to be dead in the show, and vice versa.”
However, THR’s report mentions that the Jon Snow sequel has actually been revived, with Drops of God writer Quoc Dang Tran coming aboard to potentially help make the series. The story is still being fleshed out, according to THR, and could even shift to add Arya Stark (played by Maisie Williams in Game of Thrones). An insider speaking to THR said that HBO was being cautious about the series for now, though, and are “keenly aware of how high the bar of execution needs to be.”
Unfortunately for those who may be hoping for Jon Snow to come back, though, star Kit Harington seems to be against that. In an interview with Variety last month, Harington said he had no desire whatsoever to return to the character, after having already played the role of Snow for over a decade.
“No, god no,” Harington said. “I don’t wanna go anywhere near it. I spent 10 years doing that. Thanks, I’m alright.”
(Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
