Game of Thrones fans have plenty to celebrate: first news of an upcoming film release and now a tantalizing hint of a new collaboration between creator George RR Martin and one of the series’ original stars.
Martin recently teased a potential project with Maisie Williams, the actress who captivated audiences as Arya Stark in HBO’s adaptation of his iconic Game of Thrones series.
In a message on his Not a blog siteMartin summarized a summer holiday to London, where he visited classic tourist spots.
But it was a short comment at the end of his post that probably caused the most excitement among fans.
‘We also got together with Maisie Williams for pizza and pasta, and talked about… well, no, you better not get into that, I don’t want to jinx it. But it could be so much fun,” the 76-year-old author wrote.
Martin didn’t share any further details, so it’s still unclear whether the mystery project would be tied to the Game of Thrones universe.
George RR Martin recently teased a potential project with Maisie Williams, the actress who captivated audiences as Arya Stark in HBO’s adaptation of his iconic Game of Thrones series; (seen in 2023)
‘We also got together with Maisie Williams for pizza and pasta, and talked about… well, no, you better not get into that, I don’t want to jinx it. But it could be so much fun,” the 76-year-old author wrote; (Maisie in April)
Earlier this year, Williams spoke to Britain’s Sunday Times about the sense of loss she felt after the show ended.
She played Arya at the age of 12 and played the character from 2011 to 2019.
‘I was so lost for so long… it brought me great discomfort,’ she explained. “It’s hard to put myself back there again and talk about how hard it was… just because I think I’m done.”
The hint comes after the news that Warner Bros. has begun laying the groundwork for “at least one movie” set in the beloved fantasy world of George RR Martin.
Although the project is still in its early stages – without a director, cast or script – sources indicate that Warner Bros. is excited about bringing the rich stories of the Seven Kingdoms to the big screen, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Initially, showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss had planned to conclude the series with a theatrical trilogy instead of the 2019 finale.
Martin himself hinted at the possibility of making a film THR already in 2014.
Despite the mixed reception to GOT’s final season, the show’s immense success has already spawned a host of spinoffs, including HBO’s House of Dragons.
Martin didn’t share any further details, so it’s still unclear if the mystery project would be tied to the Game of Thrones universe
Maisie played Arya at age 12 and played the character from 2011 to 2019
The show recently wrapped its second season and has already been greenlit for a third.
After this, fans can look forward to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a prequel inspired by Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, premiering next year.
As fans know, the world of Thrones has forayed into the theatrical realm before, when HBO hosted special screenings of pivotal episodes from the original series in select theaters.
In April, Kit Harington, known for his role as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, announced that plans for a spin-off sequel focusing on his character had been shelved.
The hoped-for series will star Kit, 37, as the title character was pulled from active development at HBO/MAX, according to Screen Rant.
In an interview with the outlet, the British actor confirmed the disappointing news about the sequel.
“I had never actually talked about it because it was in development,” he explained.
“I didn’t want word to get out that it was being developed, and I didn’t want people to theorize or get excited about it or hate the idea of it when it might never happen. ‘
Game of Thrones fans can soon be immersed in the dramatic world of Westeros as it gears up for a cinematic launch
Warner Bros. has started laying the groundwork for “at least one movie” set in the beloved fantasy world of George RR Martin, The Hollywood Reporter reported Thursday
“Because in development you look at every corner and see if it’s worth it, and right now it’s not,” he said.
“It’s off the table because none of us could find the right story to tell that we were all passionate enough about. That is why we have decided to add instruments for the time being,” he said.
“Maybe there will be a time in the future when we return to it, but not right now. It stands firmly on the shelf.’
The proposed Jon Snow series reportedly lacked enough source material from George RR Martin to develop a storyline beyond the 2019 Game of Thrones finale.