George R.R. Martin Shares Interesting New Details About HBO's Upcoming GAME OF THRONES Prequel Series

George R.R. Martin Shares Interesting New Details About HBO's Upcoming GAME OF THRONES Prequel Series

In an informative new interview, A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin has shared a number of interesting new details about what to expect from HBO's upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series.

By RohanPatel - Jul 09, 2019 09:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Game of Thrones
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly recently caught up with A Song of Ice and Fire writer George R.R. Martin to talk about HBO's upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series, and learned a number of interesting things about what to expect when the show finally makes its way onto our screens in the not-so-distant future.

While not much is yet known about the cast of characters or the story the new series plans to tell, Martin shared plenty of insight on the prequel's setting, some of the families we may or may not be reintroduced to, some of the creatures we could see, and a small update on the potential title. 

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100 Kingdoms of Westeros


While we've come to know the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros over the past decade or so, the upcoming prequel will be set during a time when there are nearly a hundred kingdoms across the continent, which means fans can likely expect a lot more danger and political backstabbing as these vastly different empires battle for the right to rule the land.

We talk about the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros; there were Seven Kingdoms at the time of Aegon’s Conquest. But if you go back further then there are nine kingdoms, and 12 kingdoms, and eventually you get back to where there are a hundred kingdoms — petty kingdoms — and that’s the era we’re talking about here.

The Pack Survives


Game of Thrones concluded its run with four Stark children surviving, and it sounds like the new series will be introducing a whole new generation of the fan-favorite family. “The Starks will definitely be there,” says Martin before adding that their loyal direwolves and a number of other familiar creatures will also be making an appearance.

Obviously the White Walkers are here — or as they’re called in my books, The Others — and that will be an aspect of it. There are things like direwolves and mammoths.” However, it remains to be seen whether dragons will make the cut. 

No Lannisters


When the series picks up, don't expect to meet any new Lannisters as the house of lions won't be in power nor will they be residing at Casterly Rock just yet. However, just because they're not there at the beginning doesn't mean they can't be introduced a little later down the line, presumably in a future season.

The Lannisters aren’t there yet, but Castlery Rock is certainly there; it’s like the Rock of Gibraltar. It’s actually occupied by the Casterlys — for whom it’s still named after in the time of Game of Thrones.

No word on the Targaryens, but it doesn't look like they'll be a part of the series either for the time being. 

Ensemble Cast


Just like its predecessor, the new prequel series will be an ensemble piece and won't feature a true lead, despite some of the roles undoubtedly being larger than others.

I hesitate to use the word ‘lead.’ As you know for Game of Thrones, we never even nominated anybody for lead actress or lead actor [during awards season] until recently; it was always for supporting [categories] because the show is such an ensemble. I think that will be true for this show too. We don’t have leads so much as a large ensemble cast.

The cast will feature Naomi Watts, Naomi Ackie, Denise Gough, Jamie Campbell Bower, Sheila Atim, Ivanno Jeremiah, Georgie Henley, Alex Sharp, Toby Regbo, and Josh Whitehouse.

The Longest Night?


Even though the prequel series is already deep into production, HBO has remained tight lipped about a potential title - although Martin did previously reveal his preferred choice, The Long Night. However, after the third episode of Game of Thrones season eight used the same name as its episode title, it looks like the production team may be going in a slightly different direction.

I heard a suggestion that it could be called The Longest Night, which is a variant I wouldn’t mind. That would be pretty good.
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MrSocko
MrSocko - 7/9/2019, 9:42 AM
Wish I cared....
WakandanQueen
WakandanQueen - 7/9/2019, 9:46 AM
Martin knows he has 2 more books to finish, doesn't he?
Polaris
Polaris - 7/9/2019, 10:08 AM
@PeterCipher - Perfect lmao
BigMikeReviews
BigMikeReviews - 7/9/2019, 9:51 AM
It's a good time for all fantasy fans with the upcoming Lord of the Rings Amazon series, Netflix's Witcher show and HBO's Game of Thrones prequel
Polaris
Polaris - 7/9/2019, 10:09 AM
@BigMikeReviews - and the wheel of time!
Polaris
Polaris - 7/9/2019, 10:09 AM
Now, if we could only get a release date for the winds of winter... maybe the next decade
Battabing
Battabing - 7/9/2019, 10:54 AM
@Polaris - Some of us here, including Martin, will be dead before A Song of Ice and Fire is completed.
SerKurtWagner
SerKurtWagner - 7/9/2019, 11:25 AM
@Polaris - I mean, he told New Zealand they could arrest him if he didn’t bring a finished copy to the Hugos next year. But we all know how he is with deadlines...
Polaris
Polaris - 7/9/2019, 11:38 AM
@SerKurtWagner - I know! that gave me hope, because he always says he won't talk about dates anymore since he never finish on time, so for him to kinda give an estimate is a lot... but I also don't trust him, I've been burned too many times! lol
SerKurtWagner
SerKurtWagner - 7/9/2019, 3:45 PM
@Polaris - Indeed. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but after the way the show ended, the demand to get the books done will only get higher. Who knows, New Zealand might actually arrest him at this rate.
Polaris
Polaris - 7/9/2019, 5:32 PM
@SerKurtWagner - True, I for one want the books now more than ever, fingers crossed Martin doesn't let us (and New Zealand) down this time
SerKurtWagner
SerKurtWagner - 7/10/2019, 5:10 PM
@Polaris - Indeed. Surely he couldn't bare to let New Zealand down, of all places! They're basically southern Canada. Just imagine the sad looks on all the kiwis, kakapos and Taika if he did!
Polaris
Polaris - 7/10/2019, 6:20 PM
@SerKurtWagner - He wouldn't dare 🤣
SerKurtWagner
SerKurtWagner - 7/11/2019, 7:31 PM
@Polaris - Yep, can't disappoint Taika. I will say, I'm one of the lucky ones, getting into this late. I can't imagine what it's like for the people who have been waiting ten years.
Polaris
Polaris - 7/11/2019, 11:40 PM
@SerKurtWagner - I read the fifth book in 2012 I think and I feel like I've been waiting forever 😩
SerKurtWagner
SerKurtWagner - 7/14/2019, 4:21 PM
@Polaris - I can't imagine. Guess we'll all be crossing out collective fingers until next July.
knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 7/9/2019, 10:19 AM
i'm not sure what's worse George doing everything but his books or knowing @nomis is the only human being left that enjoyed the series finally ....
tmp3
tmp3 - 7/9/2019, 10:38 AM
OT: Warner's streaming service is called HBO Max; WILL have DCUniverse streaming shows
Battabing
Battabing - 7/9/2019, 10:59 AM
@tmp3 - Well, let me go cancel HBO Now now.
Typhoon20
Typhoon20 - 7/9/2019, 10:44 AM
Big fat meh.
CplHicks
CplHicks - 7/9/2019, 11:33 AM
@Mrcool210 - Why would Sony want that provision in there? They certainly must understand that they suck at making Spider Man movies and that they need Marvel to make money for them.
DwightKGroot
DwightKGroot - 7/9/2019, 11:32 AM
After the last season (especially the last episode), its just meh. I'll watch it, but I doubt I'll have the same excitement I had for Got pre S8.

For anyone assuming, the ending was fine, it's how we got there that was the issue. And there being zero payoff to Jon being a half Targaryen. No one even spoke of that in the Final Council meet.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 7/9/2019, 11:38 AM
Well as long as the previous showrunners aren't nowhere this then the prequel can end up performing better. But Martin must remember he still got two more books to finish.
campblood
campblood - 7/9/2019, 12:00 PM
After season 8 is anybody really looking forward to these
inkniron
inkniron - 7/9/2019, 4:21 PM
Josh Whitehouse is great on Poldark. Hopefully this gives him a chance to really shine
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