HBO Pushes Again on Newest ‘Sport of Thrones’ Spin-Off Rumors: “This Is Not Marvel”

Because the Sport of Thrones franchise continues to be common with its prequels and spin-off exhibits, there’s rampant hypothesis that one other present is within the works due to George R.R. Martin. Final yr, it was reported that Martin is excited by increasing the universe by way of a sequel to Sport of Thrones, and within the months since, followers have speculated that the spin-off could possibly be about Jon Snow and Arya Stark. Whereas one other Sport of Thrones present would probably discover success, HBO has entered the dialog to calm followers longing for extra Westeros content material.

In a current interviewHBO and HBO Max Content material Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys was requested in regards to the Sport of Thrones rumors and whether or not a Jon Snow-Arya Stark sequel can be within the pipeline. Bloys gave a prolonged response, stating that he is conscious of the franchise’s robust curiosity. Whereas he was imprecise about whether or not the undertaking was actual, he needs to make it clear that one thing that is in “growth” doesn’t suggest it has entered manufacturing. HBO additionally does not plan to observe Marvel’s mannequin of manufacturing too many initiatives without delay.

“Effectively, because you’re asking, you understand what my reply goes to be, is that we don’t actually speak about growth. However, one factor I’ll say that’s attention-grabbing. Clearly, there’s a whole lot of curiosity across the Sport of Thrones universe. And one factor I observed with the launch of The Seven Kingdoms was this concept that it was the most recent Sport of Thrones spin-off.

And I do prefer to remind those that there have been precisely two spin-offs, Home of the Dragonafter which The Seven Kingdoms which launched two weeks in the past. Generally, due to the extreme curiosity in growth, I feel folks get confused and consider that growth means one thing is definitely in manufacturing. So I simply need to be clear about that we’ve been very, very even handed about exhibits that we produce. We’ll develop lots as a result of we need to give ourselves the most effective likelihood of discovering a present that is smart, however we’ve not produced all that a lot. This isn’t Marvel stage, 4 sequence a yr, or something like that. So typically folks confuse growth hypothesis with precise exhibits being produced.”

Whereas a Sport of Thrones sequel has but to be formally introduced, Equipment Harington has acknowledged that he has no real interest in returning to Westeros after enjoying Jon Snow for nearly a decade. In the meantime, Emilia Clarke has revealed that she has no plans to return to the franchise both, nor does she need to star in one other fantasy undertaking after enjoying Daenerys Targaryen. Nevertheless, Sophie Turner has expressed curiosity in returning to Sport of Throneswhereas additionally saying that she’s glad with how Sansa’s story led to Season 8.

What Sport of Thrones Initiatives Are within the Works So Far?

Fortuitously for Sport of Thrones followers, Westeros remains to be only a display screen away, because the franchise continues to supply prequels of the hit TV sequence. Home of the Dragon remains to be ongoing, as Season 3 is at present in post-productionand writing for the fourth and closing season has already begun. Season 3’s launch date has but to be introduced. In the meantime, HBO is at present airing its newest spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdomswhich relies on The Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas. Because the present reaches its halfway level, it was introduced that Episode 4’s launch schedule has modified because of the Tremendous Bowl. Moreover, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 is at present in manufacturing.

The Sport of Thrones franchise is obtainable to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms air each Sunday. Observe Collider to remain updated with the most recent updates.