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HBO's megahit series "Game of Thrones" was so successful that there's been a nonstop churn of spinoffs in development ever since it ended. Now, though, something different is stirring: a "Game of Thrones" movie. According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO has been "quietly developing at least one film" set in the historical fantasy world created by author George R.R. Martin. There are currently no writers, directors, or cast members attached to the project(s), nor any specifics about the story, but there's certainly no shortage of source material. 

This isn't the first time the possibility of movies has been floated. Martin said in 2014 that ideas like a big screen conclusion for "Game of Thrones" were being "actively discussed," and showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss wanted to wrap up the series with a movie trilogy.

HBO's parent company is Warner Bros. Discovery, which has become focused on straddling its franchises across film and television.

You may be able to see the wonders of Westeros on the big screen someday soon.

A movie set in the world of HBO’s Game of Thrones is in early development at Warner Bros., according to The Hollywood Reporter. Now when we say “early development,” we mean “early”: No cast, writer or director has been attached to the project as of yet, and no storyline has been revealed. But “the company is keen on exploring the idea of Westeros invading cinemas” with at least one movie, THR says.

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Deadline reports that Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has cast 3 Body Problem's Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knolle. The 12-year-old's star is on the rise after playing Follower in D.B. Weiss, David Benioff, and Alexander Woo's splashy Netflix series but this is her biggest role to date.

As the trade explains, "In [the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic book], the bad guy is Krem of the Yellow Hill, who kills a young alien girl’s father. She draws Supergirl into the conflict. Knolle is a noble and honorable warrior who travels across the galaxy with Supergirl to hunt Krem for killing her father in cold blood."

This movie appears to be a direct adaptation of Tom King and Bilquis Evely's comic of the same name, so Ridley will likely have a major role as Ruthye in this story alongside Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El.

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A movie extending the Game of Thrones franchise, based on the hugely popular fantasy books by George R.R. Martin, is in very early development at Warner Bros., sources have confirmed to Deadline.

Warner Bros declined to comment. From what we hear, there have only been preliminary discussions on the subject of a Game of Thrones movie for now, so there are no creative attachments to speak of. It’s also unclear what creative direction a film would take in comparison to the HBO series, which adapted Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire book series.

News of the potential project comes five years following the conclusion of the David Benioff and D.B. Weiss-created Game of Thrones, which brought forth huge viewership and ample accolades for the premium cabler, including 59 Emmys.

A cultural phenomenon running for eight seasons between 2011 and 2019, the show traverses the continents of Westeros and Essos,...

Exclusive: Sources tell us that 3 Body Problem actress Eve Ridley has landed the part of Ruthye Mary Knolle in DC Studios and Warner Bros’ Craig Gillespie-directed Supergirl.

The movie is based on Tom King’s 2022 comic book series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which Bilquis Evely illustrated. Ana Nogueira adapted the comic book for the big screen. In that comic, the bad guy is Krem of the Yellow Hill, who kills a young alien girl’s father. She draws Supergirl into the conflict. Knolle is a noble and honorable warrior who travels aross the galaxy with Supergirl to hunt Krem for killing her father in cold blood.

Deadline first told you that Rust and Bone actor Matthias Schoenaerts landed the role of Krem. House of the Dragon‘s Milly Alcock won the Supergirl title role after a big search. She’s also appearing in another DC project before making her big-screen debut as Supergirl.

Game of Thrones became one of the most-watched TV series when it was first released, and the show had everything needed to become a success. Fans enjoyed the high-stakes political drama, filled with dragons and other myths. Similarly, its spin-off series House of the Dragon also quickly gained prominence among Got fans.

However, most could miss an interesting parallel between two prominent characters from both shows. Daenerys’s tragic loss of her dragon in season 7 when she did not heed Tyrion Lannister’s advice sharply mirrored Aegon II’s misfortune. Both characters had to face heavy losses because they paid no mind to their counsel and instead acted on impulse.

The surprising connection between the parent show and its prequel

David Benioff and D. B. Weiss‘s fantasy drama series, Game of Thrones won the audience’s hearts with its fascinating storyline. Despite the spectacular cast and their brilliant performances,...

In a surprise to no one, the Rey film, which disappeared after being pushed back for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” has hit yet another setback. This time, the new writer, who Lucasfilm and Kathleen Kennedy got to replace the other two writers they fired, has also left the film.

Steven Knight was brought in March 2023 to replace the original writers Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson. Lindelof has said publically that he was asked to leave Star Wars.

This isn’t even the first time this has happened. Kathleen Kennedy has a trail of people who either quit or were fired for “creative differences.”

There is a list of 18 from 2022, which has increased since then! Some of the people removed include,

Michael Arndt, Gary Whitta, Gareth Edwards, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Colin Trevorrow, Josh Trank, Stephen Daldry, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, Stephen Schiff, J.D. Dillard and Matt Owens, Stuart Beattie,...

"Game of Thrones" had its share of recastings -- they were inevitable with a production and an ensemble as sprawling as the show had. The series had two Daario Naharises (Ed Skrein and then Michiel Huisman) and three Gregor Cleganes. After season 2, "Game of Thrones" also recast both of the younger Lannister-Baratheon siblings, Myrcella (Aimée Richardson and then future "First Omen" star Nell Tiger Free) and King Tommen (Callum Wharry and Dean Charles Chapman). Even Daenerys Targaryen was played by Tamzin Merchant, not Emilia Clarke, in the unaired (and then remade) "Game of Thrones" pilot.

One "Game of Thrones" recasting might have slipped your notice, though, because both successive actors were buried beneath make-up. That recasting would be the Night King, leader of the undead White Walkers. In seasons 4 and 5, the Night King was played by Welsh actor Richard Brake; you might recognize him as Joe Chill (murderer of Bruce Wayne's parents) from "Batman Begins,...

Exclusive: The Black List has named the six projects chosen for the 2024 Writers Lab. Now in its 11th year, the project provides creative mentorship and professional support to up-and-coming feature writers as they further develop their works during a weeklong workshop in Ojai, Calif.

The participating writers and their projects are: Jade Song (Chlorine), Colton Childs (Fake-a-Wish), Caitlin Gallo and Brittany Harris (Last Refrain), Emily Adams (Margot), Danny Hogan (The Preserve) and Theo Wanderydz (Wetiko).

The Black List received more than 1,700 script submissions for the program.

During the Lab, each writer will develop their screenplay through peer workshops and one-on-one sessions with working professional screenwriting mentors, including David Coggeshall (The Deliverance), Kiwi Smith (Legally Blonde), Jonathan Stokes (El Gringo), Victoria Strouse (Family Switch), Michael Vukadinovich (Greedy People) and Scott Myers of the website Go Into The Story.

Below are the 2024 Writers Lab projects and bios of their respective writers:

Chlorine:...

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Netflix’s Death by Lightning limited series about the assassination U.S President James Garfield has revealed the final list of cast and characters. The streamer also announced filming has finished up in Hungary.

Created by Mike Makowsky (Bad Education) and based on Candice Millard’s Destiny Of The Republic, the series “brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him.” Makowsky serves as writer and executive produces along with Game of Thrones‘ David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Bernie Caulfield and Matt Ross also executive produce, with Ross directing all episodes.

Death by Lightning New Cast and Characters:

o Archie Fisher (Last Days of John Allen Chau) as ‘Joe Brown’

o Barry Shabaka Henley (Bob Hearts Abishola) as ‘Senator Blanche Bruce,...

Netflix has added to the cast for its limited series Death By Lightning, from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

Joining Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman and Betty Gilpin in the series about U.S. President James Garfield is Vondie Curtis Hall, Archie Fisher, Barry Shabaka Henley and Željko Ivanek. The latest additions to the series that has completed production in Budapest, Hungary also include Kyle Soller, Ben Miles, Shaun Parkes and Alistair Petrie.

The historical series from director Matt Ross will see Fisher play Joe Brown, Shabaka Henley as Senator Blanche Bruce (replacing Stephen Mckinley Henderson due to scheduling conflict), Walking Dead: Dead City actor Ivanek playing Dr. Doctor Bliss, and Soller as Robert Todd Lincoln. Elsewhere, Miles is ‘George Scoville, Curtis Hall as Frederick Douglass, Parkes is Dr. Charles Purvis and Petrie has the role of John Sherman.

The Netflix series based on the...

Executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are turning their attention to a different type of political power play.

The Game of Thrones duo is joining forces with creator Mike Makowsky (Bad Education), director Matt Ross, and executive producer Bernie Caulfield to adapt Candice Millard’s 2011 novel, Destiny of the Republic, into a new series for Netflix.

“It’s been the thrill of a lifetime seeing this crack team come together to bring James Garfield and his cohort back from the annals of long-forgotten history,” Makowsky tells Tudum. “Six years into working on this project, it’s a story I still can’t believe is true — in all its wild, tragic glory — and it somehow feels even more relevant to our world today than ever before. I can’t wait for us to be able to finally share...

Another Netflix original from “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss is planned to debut in 2025. The political drama “Death by Lightning” has wrapped production in Budapest, Hungary and added eight new cast members, Netflix announced on Friday.

“Death by Lightning” comes from creator, writer and executive producer Mike Makowsky, who is best known for directing the HBO Hugh Jackman film “Bad Education.” The upcoming series tells the story of James Garfield, the reluctant 20th president of the United States. It chronicles how he comes to be assassinated by his greatest admirer, Charles Guiteau. The limited series is produced by Benioff and Weiss.

“Death by Lightning” has added Archie Fisher (“Last Days of John Allen Chau”) as Joe Brown, Barry Shabaka Henley (“Bob Hearts Abishola”) as Senator Blanche Bruce, Željko Ivanek (“Walking Dead: Dead City”) as Dr. Doctor Bliss, Kyle Soller (“Andor”) as Robert Todd Lincoln, Ben Miles (“The Crown”) as George Scoville,...

Netflix has revealed more of the cast for its upcoming series Death by Lightning, produced by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

Joining the limited series, which is set to debut next year, are Archie Fisher as Joe Brown, Barry Shabaka Henley (who replaced Stephen McKinley Henderson) as Senator Blanche Bruce, Željko Ivanek as Dr. Doctor Bliss, Kyle Soller as Robert Todd Lincoln, Ben Miles as George Scoville, Vondie Curtis Hall as Frederick Douglass, Shaun Parkes as Dr. Charles Purvis and Alistair Petrie as John Sherman.

The series from Mike Makowsky (Bad Education), which hails from Benioff and Weiss via their overall deal with Netflix, tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of Garfield’s assassination by Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen). It is based on the novel Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard.

Michael Shannon leads as the 20th Potus, and British up-and-comer Laura Marcus will play his daughter,...

Željko Ivanek (Damages), Barry Shabaka Henley (Bob Hearts Abishola) and Vonde Curtis Hall (Justified: City Primeval) are among newly revealed cast for Death by Lightning, Netflix’s limited series about President James Garfield and his admirer/eventual assassin, Charles Guiteau.

Based on Candace Millard’s 2011 book Destiny of the Republic, the Netflix series “brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (played by George & Tammy‘s Michael Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Succession‘s Matthew Macfadyen) — the man who would come to kill him.”

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When the dust finally settles on the fantasy phenomenon known as "Game of Thrones" and fans are able to look back without being clouded by emotion (along the lines of what's been happening recently with the 20th anniversary of "Lost" and its ongoing reappraisal), time may prove to be quite kind to the groundbreaking HBO series -- controversies and all. Some of those controversies have become an inextricable part of how we discuss and analyze the epic undertaking, like its iffy approach to depictions of sexual violence or the various ways the adaptation strayed from author George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. Others fall into a different and more nuanced category entirely, one that's worth dissecting even all these years later. In that light, a particularly odd scene from over a decade ago might be worth a second look.

No, we're not talking about Daenerys...

In 2019, George R.R. Martin watched, along with the rest of the world, as "Game of Thrones" ended not with a bang but with a whimper. According to the author, who penned the source material "A Song of Ice and Fire," he could have physically appeared in the final season if he'd wanted to ... but he declined the offer when it came from showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

"David and Dan invited me to a cameo in one of the final episodes, which I was tempted to do," Martin told Entertainment Weekly back in February of 2019, before the series finally concluded. "But I didn't think just for the sake of a cameo I could take the time to return to Belfast." Martin lives in New Mexico full time, and to be fair to the author, that's a really long trek to make just for a short appearance. There's also the...

This article contains discussions of sexual assault.

Once upon a time, "Game of Thrones" was the biggest television phenomenon any of us had seen in years — and then, in May of 2019, the eighth and final season concluded as we all looked around and collectively wondered what the hell happened to a once-great show. To say fans hated season 8 of "Game of Thrones" as well as the finale, "The Iron Throne," is an understatement; some people quite literally wrote a petition to HBO asking the network to do the whole final installment again so they could make it good in a second go-around, and if you ask any random viewer what they thought of the "Game of Thrones" finale, they'll probably tell you it stunk and then hold you captive in a conversation about why it stunk.

I am one of those viewers, to be perfectly clear. I friggin' loved "Game of Thrones" and yet,...

With author George R. R. Martin's fantasy saga "A Song of Ice and Fire" currently (and perhaps forever) unfinished, many mysteries remain unanswered. The TV adaptation "Game of Thrones," which deviated from the source material even before running out of it, can only fill in so many blanks.

Many questions burning brightest in my mind are about the Others: the ethereal ice beings that prowl beyond the Night Watch's Wall with an army of the undead at their control. The Others are supposedly the main villains of these books, but five tomes in, and they still feel like they're on the periphery of the story. Extremely little has been revealed about the Others -- their history, their culture, their goals, etc. Many of the most derided parts of the "Game of Thrones" ending come down to how it failed to give satisfying answers about the Others.

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When Game of Thrones was released in 2011, the world was hooked to George R.R. Martin’s amazing imagination. Although the finale may have been a bit of a letdown to some fans, the rest of the 8 seasons kept everyone at the edge of their seats. The series ended up being a full-blown hit globally. But that may have never happened if the author had decided to take the same route that J. K. Rowling did with the Harry Potter franchise.

George R. R. Martin at the 43rd Annual TusCon | Credits: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0

The feature films route may have worked wonders for fans of the wizarding world. However, Martin revealed that there was only one reason that he never wanted his books to be adapted into standalone films instead of a series.

Why George R. R. Martin did not want to create Game of Thrones...

The second season of House of the Dragon, though successful, was pretty lackluster when compared to its debut season. Season 2 peaked in the middle, then fell off at the end, something we have seen before in the case of Game of Thrones. And there’s good reason for that.

Rhaenyra with Syrax, Ulf with Silverwing and Hugh with Vermithor| HBO Max

A Song of Ice and Fire author George R. R. Martin, whose creations have been the basis for the two shows, has been pretty unhappy with the route showrunners have taken. Even his chosen one, Ryan Condal, seems to have strayed from the path.

George R. R. Martin picks out House of the Dragon‘s flaws Credits: George R.R. Martin via TIFF Originals / YouTube

When plans for House of the Dragon were put in place, George R. R. Martin had great hopes to correct the wrongs done to his previous brainchild,...

House of the Dragon recently concluded its second season, with the fantasy drama series receiving mostly positive reviews. However, it was also criticized for making unnecessary changes to the source material. Author George R.R. Martin himself recently criticized showrunner Ryan Condal for changing the infamous Blood & Cheese incident from book to screen.

House of the Dragon loosely adapted the Blood & Cheese incident in Season 2 (Credit: HBO).

During a recent interview, Condal defended his decision to change the incident while adapting it for television. Condal also explained why such changes were necessary and what drove him to make them. However, fans did not react kindly to Condal’s comments, making him one of the most hated creators in Westeros.

Ryan Condal Defended Changing Blood & Cheese Incident in House of the Dragon Season 2

Ryan Condal serves as the showrunner for HBO’s House of the Dragon, an adaptation of author George R.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a fantasy action adventure drama series developed by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. Based on the appendices of The Lord of the Rings by iconic author J.R.R. Tolkien, the Prime Video series is set thousands of years before the novels in Middle Earth’s second age and it follows the rise of the greatest villain the world has ever seen, Sauron while a group of unlikely heroes try to bring him down. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power stars Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Sophia Nomvete, Markella Kavenagh, Charlie Vickers, Maxim Baldry, and Nazanin Boniadi. So, if you loved fantasy worlds, great action, and a good vs evil story in The Rings of Power here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Were you a smidge disappointed by House of the Dragon Season 2?

Well, you’re certainly not flying those skies alone.

In fact, the hirsute, chronically suspendered genius/procrastinator who created the world of Westeros is calling the show out for making “misguided” changes to storylines originally found in his 2018 book Fire & Blood.

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In a new blog post, author and House of the Dragon executive producer George R.R. Martin revealed that he was not pleased with some of the changes in the show’s second season.

Specifically, like many other viewers, he took issue with the execution (no pun intended) of the infamous “Blood and Cheese” sequence.

Martin says he discussed the changes with co-ep Ryan Condal and now wishes that he’d insisted on sticking with his original vision.

Condal chose to eliminate a young character, Prince Maelor, who would barely have seen any...

If there’s one thing that drives every TV show fan crazy, it’s waiting for the next thing to drop. But the worst part? Waiting for the book that inspired a favorite show. How can the episodes keep coming if the story hasn’t even been finished in the books yet? Game of Thrones fans have been dealing with this for years, and most of them seem to have finally had enough.

Still from Game of Thrones (Credits: HBO)

George R. R. Martin has been asked about this countless times, but there’s never been a clear answer as to why it’s taking him so long to finish just one book. This has dragged on for so long that people still joke about it and criticize him to this day.

Why Can’t George R. R. Martin Finish The Winds of Winter? George R. R. Martin – Credits: Gage...

Game of Thrones was known for its utter disregard for fan-favorite characters and brutal on-screen deaths. The show’s first season finale proved to fans that the series was not messing around and would not hesitate to kill even its biggest stars. While the later seasons may have become fan-pleasing, the deaths in the initial seasons set it apart.

Actress Sibel Kekilli, who played Shae in the show, reportedly begged the creators to not kill her off in the show. The character who becomes close to Tyrion Lannister and eventually betrays him, is strangled to death by the Imp after he escapes from prison, which is one of the most harrowing moments of the show.

Sibel Kekilli Begged Game of Thrones Creators To Not Kill Shae Tyrion Lannister and Shae in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Sibel Kekilli played the role of Shae, a young pr*stitute who takes a...

Emilia Clarke’s Game of Thrones aired its final season in 2019 and fans still can’t get over how bad the final season was. Unlike the critical acclaim for its seven seasons, the eighth season let down fans with numerous creative decisions about the character arcs and plot. One of the lead stars believed the ending of the series to be a joke until he realized that it was not.

Emilia Clarke in a still from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

Isaac Hempstead Wright couldn’t initially believe that Bran Stark got to ascend the throne and become the king of the six kingdoms. Before the finale, fans expected Kit Harington’s Jon Snow or Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen to sit on the Iron Throne. However, Jon kills Daenerys and Drogon destroys the Iron Throne in the series finale.

While Emilia Clarke Defends Game Of Thrones, Her Co-Star’s...

Game of Thrones was the crown jewel of HBO with its interesting storylines and stunning visuals. Further, it brought George R. R. Martin’s fantasy novels to life, filled with political intrigue and epic battles. While the initial seasons truly captivated the viewers, the final season was an utter disappointment, not just for the audience but for the Got actors as well.

Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

In this kit, Harington was among the first to express his disappointment with the concluding season. In a past interview, he talked about a particular scene that he really wanted to happen, but unfortunately it did not.

Kit Harington Wanted to Fight Vladimir Furdik in Got

The eighth season of Game of Thrones was released all the way back in 2019, and even after five years, viewers cannot forgive and forget the blunder that happened with the show.

George Lucas created Star Wars, a global cultural phenomenon that remains popular even today. However, few fans might know that Lucas also assisted in the making of the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. The filmmaker helped direct the premiere of the show’s eighth and final season and interacted with its stars.

Star Wars co-creator George Lucas admired Game of Thrones (Credit BBC Newsnight).

In a behind-the-scenes clip, Lucas was seen speaking with Kit Harington. However, the acclaimed director did not have kind words for the actor, which might have surprised Harington since his performance as Jon Snow received positive reactions from critics and fans. Here is what George Lucas said to Kit Harington on the sets of Game of Thrones.

George Lucas Had a Rude Awakening in Store For Game of Thrones Star Kit Harington

Filmmaker George Lucas directed 1977’s Star Wars, which spawned one of the most commercially successful multi-media franchises.

Hannah Waddingham has been riding the wave of success of her Emmy-winning Ted Lasso role. Waddingham’s role as AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton happened thanks to D. B. Weiss and David Benioff of Game of Thrones. The actress played the role of Septa Unella starting in the fifth season of the series.

Hannah Waddingham in a still from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

The high-profile TV roles also brought her some movies with top Hollywood actors. She recently played a role in Ryan Gosling’s The Fall Guy and is set to play a role in Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible 8. Interestingly, Ted Lasso is heading towards a fourth season, with Waddingham possibly returning to her role.

Hannah Waddingham Has To Thank Game Of Thrones For Her Ted Lasso Role Hannah Waddingham in Ted Lasso | Credits: AppleTV+

Hannah Waddingham had a more light-hearted role in Ted Lasso compared...

Game of Thrones broke all records with its intricate storytelling when it premiered in 2011. Further, it also presented a star-studded ensemble, including Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. His character Jamie Lannister had a morally complex role on the hit show. However, off-screen, the actor had a more lighter side to him and was constantly pranking his crew members and even the show’s creators.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister and Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones | HBO

One such hilarious prank of his featured a mail to the showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. And triggered a massive panic within HBO, sending the entire network in a frenzy.

Unlike His Character on Screen Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Is a Prankster in Real Life

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau brought Jamie Lannister to life in Game of Thrones. Playing such a character on screen and depicting controversial topics like incest was not easy. However,...

Based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels, Game of Thrones was a breakthrough for HBO. Debuting in 2011, It straddled multiple eras of its network’s ownership and technology.

The series showed that massive audiences would respond to fantasy series with dense mythologies. It also included a massive number of characters and place names.

And even though the series eventually got beyond Martin’s published books, many fans were dissatisfied with how the series ended. But Game of Thrones remains mostly well-remembered.

(Ollie Upton/HBO)

As with most popular franchises in the present day, the overseers of what is now Warner Bros. Discovery have sought to extend the franchise in additional directions and indefinitely into the future.

Even though George R.R. Martin still has to finish the A Song of Ice and Fire series, he has written several other works set...

There are many Game of Thrones spin-off shows in the works. The main two of focus right now are House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, but that doesn’t stop fans from looking at others. One that many fans want to see is a Jon Snow spin-off series.

Kit Harington was set to reprise the role of Jon Snow in a Game of Thrones spin-off series. The news broke in June 2022, and there was immediately speculation and discussion about it. While some fans made it clear they wanted an Arya spin-off instead, others were excited to see what Jon’s life north of The Wall was like.

The Game of Thrones Jon Snow spin-off series is no longer in the works

The bad news came in April 2024. Harington shared with Variety that the spin-off series was no longer in the works.

In June, it was in development,...

HBO is known for some of the greatest dark fantasy drama shows ever made and since all of its content is available on Max (formerly known as HBO Max). From the very brilliant (until its last couple of seasons) fantasy series Game of Thrones and its prequel series House of the Dragon, we have picked out all of the best fantasy shows that are available on Max to binge right now.

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His Dark Materials is a British fantasy and mystery adventure drama series created by Jack Thorne. Based on a trilogy of fantasy novels of the same name by author Philip Pullman, the HBO series is set in an alternate world and it follows the story of Lyra, a young orphan girl who grew up with the scholars of a college in Oxford as she goes on a life-changing adventure to find her missing best friend.

The Emmys have officially announced the nominated producers for the drama, comedy, and limited series categories, revealing some exciting surprises that many viewers — and even industry professionals — might not have anticipated.

Matty Matheson, known for his standout role as Fak in comedy frontrunner “The Bear,” missed out on a supporting comedy actor nomination. However, he received his first Emmy nom as a producer for the hit culinary show, which could bring him his first win.

Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Primetime Emmy predictions in the major categories.

Perhaps not a household name, but producer Garrett Basch, who landed his first nod for “The Night of” in 2017, made history as the first producer to have three scripted shows nominated in the same year. He received noms for the Netflix limited series “Ripley” and the FX comedies “Reservation Dogs” and “What We Do in the Shadows.” Basch’s FX colleague,...

Game of Thrones was once the most-watched show in the world, but when the final season dropped, all the hype took a nosedive. Before, people couldn’t wait for Sundays to come around, and fans would talk about the show for a whole week. But when it ended, the negative reviews came pouring in.

Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones (HBO)

Despite the mixed opinions, the show remains one of HBO’s most iconic, still getting talked about even nearly five years after its final episode. The cast, especially Kit Harington, felt the impact the most. Jon Snow was a key character in the story, so what does the actor have to say about the show’s ending and his role?

Game of Thrones Finale Was Already Doomed By The Entire Cast And Crew Kit Harington as Jon Snow (HBO)

It’s undeniable that Game of Thrones...

You’d think after eight seasons of being under the gun during production of “Game of Thrones” that showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss would have found luxurious the extended pandemic writing process for Netflix series “3 Body Problem.” But that’s not how Benioff experienced it.

“It didn’t feel that way,” he said on a Zoom with co-creator Alexander Woo. “We were champing at the bit. We had a year-long negotiation to get the rights but meanwhile the three of us were not only doing zooms, we actually started writing just because we were so antsy to get going. And then we had [the pandemic]: it took a very long time before we finally got on set. Even though we had all that time, we still ended up having to rewrite everything. And go back for reshoots. Like a first season of any show, you’re trying to figure it out.

“As an editor, you’re the first audience,” declares “3 Body Problem” editor Michael Ruscio about the essential role that his craft plays in shaping the narrative and amplifying emotion of every scene. For our recent webchat, Ruscio (who received his first career Emmy nomination to date for the Netflix sci-fi blockbuster) adds, “You’re also needing to continually shed, detach and look at it again, and then another time, and then another time,” he explains about the painstaking process of chiseling a scene into its final product. “Sometimes you’ll take the material home where you’re not in the editing bay, and then look at it there, where you can’t touch any buttons and see how does this work for an audience? I think you do have to trust the intelligence of the audience,” he says. “We didn’t feel like we needed to spell it out and...

“It never gets old! I’m always happy to hear the news,” declares eight-time Emmy-winning music editor David Klotz about receiving his 23rd career Emmy nomination to date, this time for Netflix’s sci-fi blockbuster “3 Body Problem.” For our recent webchat he adds, “We worked really hard; myself along with the sound editing team on the show. A lot of the same crew that I worked with from ‘Game of Thrones’ were on this, so we had a shorthand between us, and also with our producers, executive producers and showrunners. I feel like that gave us a head start, creatively, jumping into it.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.

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“3 Body Problem” scored six Emmy nominations this year; for Best Drama Series and for the show’s editing, cinematography, main title design, sound mixing and the team’s sound editing team,...

House of the Dragon finally redeemed Game of Thrones for its terrible ending and it seems that the fans of the high fantasy series are getting back up on the Got train. Based on George R.R. Martin‘s book Fire & Blood, the Game of Thrones prequel series takes place 200 years before the events of the original series and it revolves around the internal conflicts of the House of Targaryen. House of the Dragon stars Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Otta Hightower, Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon, Eve Best as Rhaenys Velaryon, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, and Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole. So, if you loved the high fantasy, political drama, brutal violence, and medieval setting in House of the Dragon here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Eiza González is in negotiations to join James Marsden and Vince Vaughn in Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice for 20th Century Studios.

BenDavid Grabinski, who created Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off animated series, wrote the script for the action comedy and will direct the feature that is heading towards an August start in Winnipeg, Canada.

While plot details are vague, the project is described as a buddy action comedy set in the criminal underworld that, according to sources, has a time travel element. In fact, sources say that Vaughn may be playing the two Nicks in the title.

Andrew Lazar, who last worked on true-life swimming drama Nyad, is producing.

González currently stars in 3 Body Problem, which hails from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and True Blood producer Alexander Woo. Since its premiere in March, the show has been renewed for two...

Eiza González is in negotiations to co-star opposite Vince Vaughn and James Marsden in the 20th Century pic Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. BenDavid Grabinski will write and direct, with Andrew Lazar producing.

Deadline first reported in May that 20th Century landed the project following a heated bidding war. While plot details are vague, the spec is described as a buddy action comedy set in the criminal underworld.

González currently stars in Netflix’s Emmy-nominated drama series 3 Body Problem from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and True Blood producer Alexander Woo. Since its premiere, the show has been renewed for two more seasons.

Up next, González will be seen in the boxing limited series La Maquina opposite Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna. The show will debut as Hulu’s first Spanish-language series. In 2025, she will reteam with Guy Ritchie in Lionsgate’s In the Grey...

Avid viewers of House of the Dragon need to be extra cautious scrolling through social media in the next couple of days. Unfortunately, several leaked clips from the season finale episode of the famed fantasy series have been making rounds online.

Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith in House of the Dragon / HBO

There will be dozens of spoilers everywhere, and even though it’s not an entire episode, fans are still warned about it. The epic ending will be officially released on HBO this coming Sunday.

Beware Of Spoilers For House of the Dragon Season Finale

A TikTok account is said to have spread the leaked footages from House of the Dragon, and they easily spread across various social media platforms, including Twitter/X and Facebook. As per Variety, the now-suspended account “posted 14 videos and roughly 30 minutes of footage” and they were viewed approximately 50,000 to 100,000 times.

This is not a new occurence for the franchise.

In the end, Ramsay Bolton received the fate he truly deserved, but the actor who brought this monstrous character to life on screen, Iwan Rheon, might have preferred facing dragons over the hounds that met him on screen.

Iwan Rheon as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones | HBO

The story of how Rheon learned about his character’s grim end is almost as amusing. As during a conference call, the Game of Thrones creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, humorously announced, “Ramsay makes it to the Iron Throne!”

How Did Iwan Rheon’s Ramsay Bolton Die in Game of Thrones? Did the Audience Find It Fitting?

Ramsay Bolton’s demise was a gruesome death that’s for sure. After being defeated in the Battle of the Bastards by Jon Snow, Ramsay was taken captive by Sansa Stark, his wife played by Sophie Turner. In a chilling act of revenge, Sansa...

Fans Almost Missed George R.R. Martin's Cameo in House of the Dragon's Latest Episode - Main Image

Game of Thrones has always been more of a serious show in HBO’s lineup, but the series has been known to make the odd cameo or two—like Ed Sheeran playing a Lannister soldier in the original series.

Interestingly, the latest episode of House that Dragons Built revealed that series co-creator George R.R. Martin makes a cameo in the current season, and it’s been right under fans’ noses.

George R.R. Martin’s Cameo in House of the Dragon

A segment in the latest episode of House that Dragons Built gives an in-depth look at the making of the weirwood tree in Harrenhal—specifically, the one in the courtyard that Daemon and Alys sometimes find themselves in front of.

The weirwood trees are known for having faces carved into them.

It’s no secret that the ending of Game of Thrones was universally criticized, leaving many fans, and even the cast, disappointed. Lena Headey, who portrayed Cersei, had different expectations for her character, envisioning a dramatic showdown with Arya. However, the showrunners, D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, didn’t take this route.

Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones Season 8 [Credit: Home Box Office Inc.]While Headey wasn’t thrilled with how her character’s story concluded, she understood the immense pressure the showrunners were under. Here’s what she had to say about her character’s final moments.

Lena Headey Wanted a Cersei Lannister vs. Arya Stark Showdown to End It All, Just Like the Fans!

At the Austin Film Festival in 2023, where Game of Thrones star Lena Headey was promoting her directorial debut The Trap, The Hollywood Reporter asked the actor the question that was floating on everybody’s minds, her...

George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Fire and Ice gave way to a whole fantasy world we now know as Westeros. From fire-breathing dragons to all-knowing crows to walking zombies, they have it all. The fair maiden, the lone wolf, the court politics, the secrecy, war, blood, death, and gore – any of it is hardly amiss. The book was adapted into Game of Thrones by HBO, and it became one of the most popular TV shows of all time.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones season 5 | HBO

While the show has multiple important characters, all with their own stories, at the center of the center is the mother of dragons – Daenerys Targaryen – played by the immensely talented Emilia Clarke. From the very first episode of the show, till the last, the actress gave more than what was asked of her. And that is why, she...

Every Game of Thrones fan knows how crucial Catelyn Stark is to the story, especially when it comes to the Red Wedding scene, and for those who’ve read the books. The Stark family matriarch has always been a key figure, and even years after the series ended, she’s still remembered fondly. This isn’t just because of the character’s importance but also thanks to the actress who played her.

Still from Game of Thrones (HBO)

Whether it’s good or bad, the cast is defined by the seasons and episodes. Unlike movies, TV series make audiences recognize actors for their long-term roles. So it’s a bit strange to think that the mother of the famous Stark could have been played by anyone other than Michelle Fairley.

Michelle Fairley Wouldn’t Have Been Catelyn Stark In Game of Thrones Jennifer Ehle in Fifty Shades of Grey (Universal Pictures)

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The Latest Episode of House of the Dragon is Getting Review Bombed - Main Image

It’s no joke that review bombing has become a tactic for anyone who is against ‘woke’ material online, and it’s happened for woman-centric shows like She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Ms. Marvel, and even Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Even the latest season of The Boys was getting anti-woke sentiments when it became pretty clear that the show was making fun of the right-wing audience.

Now the latest series to get the review bombing treatment is House of the Dragon, and it was all because of one little kiss.

House of the Dragon Gets Review Bombed

The latest episode of Hotd, Smallfolk was one of the slower episodes of the season, but it definitely saw the culmination of something the show was building toward—a romance between Rhaenyra and the ‘White Worm’ Mysaria.

Exclusive: Netflix has found the actor set to play President Garfield’s daughter in upcoming biographical series Death By Lightning produced by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

British up-and-comer Laura Marcus (The Serpent Queen) will portray Mollie Garfield opposite Michael Shannon, who leads as the 20th Potus.

The series from Mike Makowsky (Bad Education), which is being EP’d by Game of Thrones and 3 Body Problem‘s Benioff and Weiss via their overall deal with Netflix, tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of Garfield’s assassination by Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen).

Garfield was President in 1881 and was assassinated later that year, having previously served nine terms as a Congressman. He was elected as a Senator but declined this when he became President, despite having not sought the office. He was shot by Guiteau, who felt he had played a major role in Garfield’s election. The...