George R.R. Martin's GAME OF THRONES Movie In The Works?

George R.R. Martin's GAME OF THRONES Movie In The Works?

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin discusses his involvement with a planned movie for the hit HBO fantasy drama and what the movie will include that was omitted from the cable show. Will Martin be involved in the film, or is his plate full with books and other projects?

By MarkJulian - Sep 30, 2015 08:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Game of Thrones
Source: Collider

Speaking to  with Daily Star (via Pajiba), Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin (GRRM) stated that there's a movie in the works but he will not be inovlved with it.  Said Martin, "There will be a movie but I will not be involved. I have too much to do. That is something HBO and DB and David are dealing with. I have two more books to finish and I still have so much to do."

What's even more interesting is that Martin stated that the movie will feature extensive flashblacks and focus on parts of the book that the show omitted. In theory, this opens the door for the return of  fan-favorite characters that have been killed off.  "They are looking at dipping back in time during certain periods of the series, which could be examined as a one off plot. That means that some of the big characters who fans have seen die on screen could be resurrected."

GRRM has taken to his official blog to refute this news but it's interesting that he says that a movie is not in the works as opposed to saying that he never made the above statements.  Perhaps the folks at HBO, made a phone call to GRRM to voice their displeasure over the leak?

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McGee
McGee - 9/30/2015, 8:17 AM
I knew it. Robert's Rebellion!!!
GrilledPopcorn
GrilledPopcorn - 9/30/2015, 8:18 AM
Yes, Robert's Rebellion!! I want to see L+R story!
McGee
McGee - 9/30/2015, 8:18 AM
I knew there was a reason they never showed that flashback they filmed with the Mad King killing off Ned's father and brother.
CplHicks
CplHicks - 9/30/2015, 8:21 AM
I always thought that to buy Martin a year's time to write the last book they could have done a season called "Robert's Rebellion" and just do a year on that. Then come back for the final season. But since they're flashing back to the Tower of Joy this year it wouldn't be worth it.
Don't know what story they would do a movie on.
Baka
Baka - 9/30/2015, 8:22 AM
Theres alot of lead up you could to Bobby B's Rebillion and the seeds that lead to the Targaeryns downfall.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 9/30/2015, 8:22 AM
I'd see it.

Baka
Baka - 9/30/2015, 8:22 AM
@CplHicks
Even if hes given time to get TWoW out he still has ADoS ahead of him
GrilledPopcorn
GrilledPopcorn - 9/30/2015, 8:23 AM
Yes, I want to see the Mad King and his maddening ways! I want to see Robert fighting Rhaegar at the trident place thing. I want to see the Mountain slaughtering Rhaegar's family!
McGee
McGee - 9/30/2015, 8:23 AM
They're gonna refilm that flashback with high profile actors.
Canon108
Canon108 - 9/30/2015, 8:24 AM
I always thought the movie would deal with the second half of the 7th book. That way they could do book 6 and half of 7 in seasons 6 and 7 then the movie could cover the climax. That would give Martin 3-4 more years to finish the novel before the film would come out.
Baka
Baka - 9/30/2015, 8:26 AM
@Omarvls
Far too much content for a mere film mark my words that will be the next ASoIAF show

Would anyone else like to see Dunk and Egg bought to the screen in some way or another?
Baka
Baka - 9/30/2015, 8:26 AM
@GrilledPopcorn
Do you think they'll make him as atrocious looking as he is in the book for the film?
Batman5
Batman5 - 9/30/2015, 8:28 AM
Deff down for this! The Robert's Rebellion idea is golden too. Ive always wanted to see that!
Baka
Baka - 9/30/2015, 8:29 AM
I would love it if they set a film or show in old valyria during its golden age before the doom wiped it out.
CAPTAINPINKEYE
CAPTAINPINKEYE - 9/30/2015, 8:30 AM
I like the tv series. Just make them longer. 10 episodes is too short. 15-20 episodes would be better.
Baka
Baka - 9/30/2015, 8:32 AM
@CAPTAINPINKEYE
Yes they have far too much content and it really showed in the latest season especially when they rushed Stannis and his army's long brutual march
Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 9/30/2015, 8:39 AM
Not suprised at all
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 9/30/2015, 8:40 AM
It'll be WB making it so it'll be terrible.



(Sarcasm for the uninitiated)
Baka
Baka - 9/30/2015, 8:41 AM
Or maybe the dance with dragons?
Hmm....
case
case - 9/30/2015, 8:44 AM
Could they end the series in the cinema? Would it work?
2pacman
2pacman - 9/30/2015, 8:47 AM
wow, just wow, amazing !
Asmodeus
Asmodeus - 9/30/2015, 8:48 AM
GIVE ME BOOK SIX DAMN YOU!
Antley
Antley - 9/30/2015, 8:49 AM
George R.R. "Fartin'" Martin just confirmed this is FAKE.
batz11
batz11 - 9/30/2015, 8:54 AM
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 9/30/2015, 9:14 AM
CombatWombat
CombatWombat - 9/30/2015, 9:20 AM
Damn ... I really need to finish season 5.
CombatWombat
CombatWombat - 9/30/2015, 9:21 AM
Then read the books.
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 9/30/2015, 9:21 AM

TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 9/30/2015, 9:22 AM
How many of you guys recommend this show, debating on getting into it soon
Baka
Baka - 9/30/2015, 9:22 AM
@CombatWombat
The books are the shit
CombatWombat
CombatWombat - 9/30/2015, 9:30 AM
I read about half the first one, but I got sidetracked and never finished it.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 9/30/2015, 9:44 AM
@TheEpicJuicebox

One of the best shows on TV. Lots of slow burn, but it always pays off incredibly.
batz11
batz11 - 9/30/2015, 9:51 AM
@TheEpicJuicebox and @MercwithMouth

Probably my favorite show of all time...really, though you gotta stick with it for the payoffs! The first season can get confusing with all of the characters/houses, etc., but you'll pick up on it quickly...can't recommend the show enough (especially when you realize, it's a damn tv show and not a movie you're watching each week!)
GhostDog
GhostDog - 9/30/2015, 9:55 AM


sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 9/30/2015, 9:58 AM
Best idea. It should be a trilogy. The Valyrians, Aegon's Conquest, and Roberts Rebellion. That would give us a deep history on Westeros.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 9/30/2015, 10:33 AM
@batz11

Well put buddy. It's one of my all time favourites too. Right up there with Dexter.
batz11
batz11 - 9/30/2015, 12:33 PM
@MercwithMouth
Thanks, yep, Dexter is one of my all time favs as well!
McGee
McGee - 9/30/2015, 12:37 PM
@batz11

LMFAO!!!

Replace Little Finger's Brothel with one of your pool parties.
batz11
batz11 - 9/30/2015, 12:46 PM
@McGee
I'm on it lol
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