NEW YORK: Fantasy writer George R.R. Martin has signed a five-year deal with HBO studio which has raised hopes among Game of Thrones lovers for more adventures set among the dragons and warring families of Westeros.
The 72-year-old is already working on the prequel series House of the Dragon set 300 years earlier, which is expected to air next year. The news was confirmed by WarnerMedia, that a five-year deal has been signed to develop content for HBO and HBO Max.
However, the original Game of Thrones redefined must-watch “event TV” for the streaming generation and bagged a staggering 59 Emmys, meaning further installments are all-but-certain.
Other projects reportedly in development include seafaring spin-off 9 Voyages from the creators of popular TV historical drama Rome, and a gritty underworld tale set in Westeros capital King’s Landing called Flea Bottom.
A Dunk and Egg TV series based on Martin’s novellas about a knight and his squire has long been rumored, while an animated drama spanning thousands of years has also been mooted.
