Summary
As the saying goes what is dead may never die, and that’s particularly true of theGame of Thronesfranchise. Among the many spin-offs currently in the works, reports have emerged that a feature film may also be on the way from Warner Bros.
Game of Throneswas an unprecedented success story for HBO, drawing millions of viewers over its eight-season run. The TV series was an adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s acclaimed fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, which chronicles the schemes of the warring houses of Westeros as they all seek to hold the highest power in the realm and claim the Iron Throne. Seasons 7 and 8 ofGame of Thronesnotably went off-book from Martin’s novels as the author is still yet to publish the latter two in his saga. However, that didn’t stop the HBO series from concluding and HBO has since putmany stories into development from Martin’s world.
A Game of Thrones Movie Is In Early Development
The latestGame of Thronesdevelopment is that a feature film may be coming, set in Martin’s fantasy world.The Hollywood Reporterclaimed that multiple sources said aGame of Thronesmovie is in early development at Warner Bros. The project is in such early development that a director and writer are yet to be attached and no plot details about the prospective film were revealed.
HBO already has multiple spin-offs in development in theGame of Thronesfranchise.House of the Dragonis the first of these to make it to air, with the second season concluding earlier this year and a third on the way. HBO will also soon releaseA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which is based on Martin’s novellaThe Tales of Dunk and Egg. A series focusing on the original Targaryen, Aegon the Conqueror, and his conquest of Westeros is also moving steadily forward with Mattson Tomlin (The Batman) attached as a writer. A Sea Snake series focused on the ventures ofHouse of the Dragon’sCorlys Velaryon is one of a few animatedGame of Thronesspin-offs also currently in development.
AGame of Thronesfeature film would be a first for the franchise, which up until this point has, only explored the television format. However, some episodes ofGame of Thronesin its later seasons were screened in cinemas to help promote the series.Game of Throneshas always managed to maintain a cinematic aesthetic thanks to its budget, meaning it should translate easily to the big screen when the time comes. However, it’s worth noting that manyGame of Thronesspin-offs have fallen apart over the years, so it’s possible this movie concept may never eventuate either.
There are so many corners of theGame of Thronesuniverse that are ripe for exploration, but which story is right for the big screen is the main question. Potentially theGame of ThronesJon Snow sequel that Kit Harington was attached tocould be a good choice, as audiences would likely return to the cinema to see their favorite characters on-screen again, particularly if the movie was to explore what happened after the events ofGame of Thrones.
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones, based on the Song of Ice and Fire book series by George R.R. Martin, tells the sprawling story of warring families in Westeros. This includes the Starks, the Lannisters, the Baratheons, and the Targaryens. Along with human conflicts, Westeros is also threatened by the re-emergence of dragons, and an undead enemy from beyond the Wall.
