Way back in 2012,Game of ThronesauthorGeorge R.R. Martinhinted that he was discussing possibilities for aprequel series, set 100 years before the show, following two characters in Westeros named Dunk and Egg. This potential series would be based on novellas the author has published, but we never heard much further about this show. Last year, these rumors surfaced again, hinting that the network would debut a prequel series after the flagshipGame of Thronesseries comes to an end. Earlier today, HBO programming presidentCasey Bloysteased that the network is still in talks to put together a prequel series.
Entertainment Weeklyspoke withCasey Bloystoday, after the network renewedWestworld,DivorceandInsecure. The programming president revealed that the network is still talking about a prequel series withGeorge R.R. Martin, although nothing is set in stone quite yet. Here’s whatCasey Bloyshad to say about a potentialGame of Thronesprequel series.
“I would say it’s still kind of preliminary ongoing talks. There are areas we are exploring, but I wouldn’t point to any one and say, ‘This is what we’re going to do.'”
HBO has previously confirmed that Season 8 will in fact be thefinal season, and that Season 7, which is currently in production, will be shorter than seasons past. The network has stated that Season 7 will span seven episodes, down from the 10-episode seasons of the first six seasons, airing in the summer of 2017. The eighth and final season will follow in 2018, but the episode count hasn’t been confirmed for the final season.
“I’ll take as much as we can get. I want everything I can get for HBO, I’ll just leave it at that.”
Game of Thrones Season 7is starting production later than usual, to shoot scenes during the actual winter. This means the show will get a summer premiere next year instead of its usual spring launch date. Production continues onGame of ThronesSeason 7 in several locations around the world including Northern Ireland and Spain.
