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JamesG · 05-04-2017, 04:15 PM

Four "Game of Thrones" Offshoot Series in the Works at HBO with George R. R. Martin
by Nellie Andreeva
May 4, 2017

As "Game of Thrones" is heading into the final chapters of its eight-season run on HBO, the premium cable network has revealed some information about its succession plan, signing deals with four writers to join George R. R. Martin in the development and writing of four offshoot series.

The network would not specify whether the series would be prequels, sequels, spin-offs or companion series to "Game of Thrones" — or all of the above — only noting that each project would “explore different time periods of George R. R. Martin’s vast and rich universe” in his epic fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire.

"Game of Thrones" creators/executive producers Dan Weiss and David Benioff, who are finishing up the upcoming seventh season and already are in the midst of writing and preparing for the series’ eighth and final season, are attached as executive producers on all projects alongside Martin but will not be involved in the writing.

The four potential offshoot series will be written by Max Borenstein (Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island), Jane Goldman (Kick-Ass, Kingsman, X-Men franchise), George R. R. Martin, Brian Helgeland (Mystic River, A Knight's Tale), and Carly Wray (Mad Men).

HBO stresses that all four projects are in development and that there is no set timetable for them, they will be evaluated when the scripts are completed. It is logical to assume that the network would like to have a new GoT-themed series launch behind the final season of the blockbuster mothership show.

HBO brass had hinted about trying to expand the popular "Game of Thrones" franchise with additional series, including a possible prequel or spin-off. Martin, who is under an overall deal at HBO, also had been alluding to new projects he has in the works at the network.

"Game of Thrones" is one of the biggest series on television alongside AMC’s "The Walking Dead", which too got a companion series with prequel "Fear the Walking Dead".

http://deadline.com/2017/05/game-of-...ff-1202084257/

TMC · 05-05-2017, 08:29 PM

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05-04-2017, 04:15 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,335	Four "Game of Thrones" Offshoot Series in the Works at HBO *Four "Game of Thrones" Offshoot Series in the Works at HBO with George R. R. Martin* by Nellie Andreeva May 4, 2017 As "Game of Thrones" is heading into the final chapters of its eight-season run on HBO, the premium cable network has revealed some information about its succession plan, signing deals with four writers to join George R. R. Martin in the development and writing of four offshoot series. The network would not specify whether the series would be prequels, sequels, spin-offs or companion series to "Game of Thrones" — or all of the above — only noting that each project would “explore different time periods of George R. R. Martin’s vast and rich universe” in his epic fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire. "Game of Thrones" creators/executive producers Dan Weiss and David Benioff, who are finishing up the upcoming seventh season and already are in the midst of writing and preparing for the series’ eighth and final season, are attached as executive producers on all projects alongside Martin but will not be involved in the writing. The four potential offshoot series will be written by Max Borenstein (Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island), Jane Goldman (Kick-Ass, Kingsman, X-Men franchise), George R. R. Martin, Brian Helgeland (Mystic River, A Knight's Tale), and Carly Wray (Mad Men). HBO stresses that all four projects are in development and that there is no set timetable for them, they will be evaluated when the scripts are completed. It is logical to assume that the network would like to have a new GoT-themed series launch behind the final season of the blockbuster mothership show. HBO brass had hinted about trying to expand the popular "Game of Thrones" franchise with additional series, including a possible prequel or spin-off. Martin, who is under an overall deal at HBO, also had been alluding to new projects he has in the works at the network. "Game of Thrones" is one of the biggest series on television alongside AMC’s "The Walking Dead", which too got a companion series with prequel "Fear the Walking Dead". http://deadline.com/2017/05/game-of-...ff-1202084257/

05-05-2017, 08:29 PM	#2
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