The prequel series being developed by showrunner ( franchise) is dead, on Tuesday, the same day of a scheduled WarnerMedia press and investor presentation about HBO Max streaming service, where it was announced that a second prequel in the works written by Ryan Condal ( Colony) would move forward.Prequel House of the Dragon is in the works based on author ‘s November 2018 release, the first volume of a two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros. With Martin as executive producer, the second prequel is set during the fight for the Iron Throne between Targaryen claimants, which guarantees that dragons will play significant roles in the story. The news of the Goldman prequel’s demise echos problems that occurred with the original Game of Thrones pilot, which was recast and reshot before that series moved forward; however, there is no indication that the Naomi Watts–starring prequel pilot will get a do-over as the David Benioff and D.B. Weiss effort did.Martin responded to the news of Goldman’s project not moving forward.“It goes without saying that I was saddened to hear the show would not be going to series. Jane Goldman is a terrific screenwriter, and I enjoyed brainstorming with her,” Martin wrote “I do not know why HBO decided not to go to series on this one, but I do not think it had to do with House of the Dragon.
This was never an either/or situation. If television has room enough for multiple CSIs and Chicago shows well, Westeros and Essos are a lot bigger, with thousands of years of history and enough tales and legends and characters for a dozen shows. Heartbreaking as it is to work for years on a pilot, to pour your blood and sweat and tears into it, and have it come to nought, it’s not at all uncommon. I’ve been there myself, more than once.
I know Jane and her team are feeling the disappointment just now, and they have all my sympathy with my thanks for all their hard work, and my good wishes for whatever they do next.”Read on for our blow-by-blow account of details released on the now-deceased prequel. R.I.P., little prequel.RELATED. (Photo by HBO)Martin anticipated delivery of Goldman’s prequel pilot, September 16.
Martin also gave an update on that is nearing a pilot order.“I can confirm that HBO put several Game of Thrones successor shows in development at one point,” the author wrote. “There were four to start with. I’ve said all that before. Jane Goldman’s as-yet-untitled show, which I am still not supposed to call The Long Night, is one of those. The pilot on that one wrapped a month ago and has been in post-production. I am expecting to see her first cut soon. (Last month in Belfast, I got a behind-the-scenes look at some of her sets, and they were spectacular).”Martin also took the opportunity to swat down some swirling rumors that, now in hindsight, seem to have had some basis in fact.“Some websites are suggesting that the news about Ryan’s show moving forward means that Jane’s show won’t.
If that’s so, no one has told me. I don’t think it’s so. I love what Ryan has done, but I’m excited about the possibilities for Jane’s series as well,” he wrote.
“The world of Ice & Fire is a world, boys and girls. Huge continents, ten thousand years of history, cities, deserts, oceans, mysteries, triumphs and tragedies. (Photo by Bantam)Though another of the Game of Thrones prequel series was reported dead earlier this year, Martin weighed in on the rumor mill in early May reassuring fans that three were, at the time, still kicking.“Oh, and speaking of television, don’t believe everything you read,” Martin. “Internet reports are notoriously unreliable. We have had five different GAME OF THRONES successor shows in development (I mislike the term ‘spinoffs’) at HBO, and three of them are still moving forward nicely. The one I am not supposed to call THE LONG NIGHT will be shooting later this year, and two other shows remain in the script stage, but are edging closer.
What are they about? I cannot say. But maybe some of you should and come up with your own theories.”(Oh, we have. See below.)Game of Thrones writer and co-executive producer Bryan Cogman, who has written 11 episodes of the series (including season 8’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”), told in April that his spin-off is no longer in the works.“My prequel show is not happening and will not happen. HBO decided to go a different way,” Cogman told the publication.
“It is a goodbye. I am done with Westeros.
It’s wonderfully bittersweet I’m eager to start the next chapter, but a part of my heart will always live with Game of Thrones.”. (Photo by All images courtesy HBO, except Naomi Ackie photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)In January 2019, HBO announced the addition of eight new cast members (clockwise from top left above):( Humans)( Monday)( Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald)Sheila Atim ( Harlots)( How to Talk to Girls at Parties)( Lady Macbeth)( Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald)( The Chronicles of Narnia films)HBO also announced that would direct the series premiere. Clarkson directed and executive-produced the pilots for The Defenders and Jessica Jones on Netflix, and the BBC/Netflix four-part limited series Collateral, starring Carey Mulligan and written by David Hare. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)King Kong star Watts was the first star attached to the prequel series, HBO announced on November 1, 2018. The network followed up the next day with news that Josh Whitehouse ( Poldark) has also been cast.Not much is known about the new show yet, but Watts’ character is described as “a charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret.” Watts was nominated for best actress Oscars for in 2013 and in 2004. HBO did not elaborate on Whitehouse’s role.“I could not be more excited,”, author of the Song of Ice and Fire book series upon which Game of Thrones is based, of Watts’ casting. “Welcome to Westeros, Naomi.”“Jane Goldman scripted the Long Night pilot and will be running the show,” he continued. “She and her team are busy in London right now, neck deep in casting, and I expect some more names will be announced soon.”.
(Photo by HBO)HBO ordered the first of the four Game of Thrones prequel scripts in the works to pilot in June 2018. The show was created by Martin and Goldman, who is known for her screenplays for, and the upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid film. Her Tomatometer average on 10 films is 73%. Goldman was to serve as showrunner.“I’ve consulted with all of the writers on all of the successor shows, and several of them have visited me in Santa Fe for long days of discussion,”, “and we’ve gone back and forth in email, text, and telephone, so I have definitely been involved but really, the accolades here should go to Jane. She has been an absolute thrill to work with and my god, what a talent.”SPOILER ALERT: While information that follows will be familiar to fans of the Song of Ice and Fire novels and their companion materials, some of it may be considered spoilers to anyone who has chosen not to read the book series.
(Photo by Helen Sloan/courtesy of HBO)The Pact: With around 1,000 or 2,000 years separating the Pact from the Long Night, the immediate events around the treaty won’t likely be seen (except perhaps in flashback like the Tower of Joy moments with young Ned and Lyanna Stark seen in Game of Thrones). The Pact was signed on the Isle of Faces in the center of the lake called Gods Eye.The prequel is set at least 6,000 years B.C., and — just to remind us of the timing — construction on the monstrous castle Harrenhal, a ruin in Game of Thrones, will begin on the north shore of Gods Eye around 42 years B.C. By King Harren Hoare. But who’s to say how the new series will play with the timing of events?The Long Night: A generation of the darkest, coldest winter in known history that saw the Others come down from Lands of Always Winter to devastate the world of men.Battle for the Dawn: Is the final battle of the Long Night — the outcome, of course, is clear given that the events of Game of Thrones happen.The Night’s King Rises: The thirteenth Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch breaks his vow and declares himself a king. The Starks of Winterfell and the King-Beyond-the-Wall, Joramun, join forces to take him down. House Reyne: Yes, those Reynes — of Castamere and Lannister fight-song infamy whose riches from mining surpassed even the Lannisters’.
(Photo by HBO)Asshai’i: The witches, wizards, shadowbinders, and others of the mystical city of Asshai, where Melisandre of Game of Thrones hailed from.Azor Ahai, Nissa Nissa & Lightbringer: The legendary hero from Asshai killed his wife Nissa Nissa to forge his greatsword of fire, Lightbringer. (Given that downer of a legend, he could be represented as something of an anti-hero.) He goes on to fight in the Long Night and is revered as the hero of the Essos god R’hllor, also known as the Lord of Light or the red god. As “the prince who was promised,” Azor Ahai’s reincarnation is the topic of much conversation and speculation in Game of Thrones.Early Valyrians: The shepherds who discover dragons and go on to found the Freehold of Valyria could possibly be represented in the prequel. (But, again, no Targaryens).Ghiscari: The people of the predominant culture in Essos at the time of the Age of Heroes were slavers.Antagonists? (Photo by HBO)The Others: “White Walkers” in Game of Thrones.
The Night King and his court are other Game of Thrones characters who could turn up in prequels. Remember that in the series, Leaf is shown stabbing a human captive with dragonglass turning him into the Night King to help fight the invading First Men. (Photo by HBO). The Wall under construction. Winterfell under construction.
Casterly Rock changing hands. The Reach, prosperous and led by the Kings of House Gardener. “North of the Wall” before the Wall. Wedding program wording for deceased parent. Asshai and the treacherous Shadow Lands (if we’re lucky). The Old Empire of Ghis. Yi Ti (fall of Great Empire of the Dawn/rise of the Golden Empire of Yi Ti).
“Valyria” before dragons and the Doom. Andalos, home of the Andals in EssosWant to see some of these places on maps? Try, or buy collection of 12 maps.Beyond: What Might a Sequel to This Prequel Hold? The arrival of the Targaryens & the Doom of Valyria: The burning, smoking dead Valyrian Freehold – the Targaryen homeland – met with a great catastrophe.
A series that clears up the mystery of exactly what happened would be most welcome. The Targaryens left Valyria with their dragons before the Doom, landing on Dragonstone and establishing their family.Aegon’s Conquest: Aegon would later conquer six of the seven kingdoms. A prequel sequel could show the last of the Kings of the Isles and the Rivers, Harren the Black; the construction of Harrenhal; and the great castle’s destruction by Aegon’s fierce and fabulous dragon Balerion the Black Dread, whose enormous skull rests under the Red Keep in the time of Game of Thrones.RELATED:Want to read more about the ancient Houses of Westeros, the locations, and events of A Song of Ice and Fire history? In addition to the novel series, you can visit, read through the, or pick up.