Overview
- The Hollywood Reporter says HBO is exploring a post–Game of Thrones sequel that could shift to Essos and potentially center Arya Stark, with no casting confirmed.
- Kit Harington’s earlier Jon Snow concept was shelved after HBO deemed the proposed “broken Jon” direction too bleak, according to multiple outlets summarizing THR’s reporting.
- George R. R. Martin told THR his working relationship with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal is “abysmal,” and reporting indicates HBO briefly asked Martin to step back before later bringing him back.
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms debuts January 18 on HBO as a six-episode series adapted from Martin’s Dunk & Egg novellas, positioned as a lower-cost, dragon-free entry.
- Martin said his book ending will differ significantly from the TV series, hinting at more tragic outcomes for some characters than viewers saw on screen.