HBO wants a replacement for Game of Thrones and they're going to get one. The network is currently in the process of developing four different spinoffs from different writers in a move to expand the world created by George R.R. Martin. None of them have been greenlit as of yet, but given the talent involved, it wouldn't actually be all that surprising to see all of them ultimately receive a series order.
The ideas come courtesy of Max Borenstein (Kong: Skull Island), Jane Goldman (Kingsman: The Secret Service) with Martin, Brian Helgeland (A Knight's Tale), and Carly Wray (Mad Men) with Martin. The fact that the creator of the franchise is involved with two of the projects is obviously great news.
All HBO will say is that the shows will, "explore different time periods of George R. R. Martin’s vast and rich universe." Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss will be serving as executive producers, but they won't be writing and are unlikely to be involved in a significant manner. "There is no set timetable for these projects," HBO said. "We’ll take as much or as little time as the writers need and, as with all our development, we will evaluate what we have when scripts are in."
Various plans are in place, but it's hoped at least one of them will be an ongoing series similar to the one we have now. What would you guys like to see these shows tackle? Share your thoughts below.
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