Dragons, betrayal, and a bit little bit of magic – these are the substances for the recipe to a present within the A Music of Ice and Fireplace universe. Recreation of Thrones was one of many largest reveals on HBO and presumably the largest of all time. The stellar Recreation of Thrones solid turned in unbelievable performances, mixed with a narrative that was incomparable… till you get to Season 8, however that’s irrelevant.
Both approach, the universe of A Music of Ice and Fireplace is increasing. It began with Home of the Dragon, and now, an increasing number of tasks are arising for followers of the lore to get enthusiastic about. Writer George R.R. Martin confirmed in early 2023 that a number of of the GoT successor reveals are creating regardless of the HBO Max adjustments, with some “transferring sooner than others” however none greenlit. He would not take into account any of these potential spinoffs to be “lifeless,” nonetheless, so learn on for what you need to about what’s within the works!
Home Of The Dragon Season 2
The truth that Home of the Dragon obtained a Season 2 within the first place isn’t that massive of a shock. Its premiere was one of many largest within the community’s historical past and it solely continued to develop in recognition as extra episodes launched weekly, by means of solid adjustments and all the pieces else. Season 2 of Home of the Dragon was all however assured from day one.
Now that Season 1 had ended, the wait has begun for Season 2, and HBO boss Casey Bloys has indicated that followers are in for an extended hiatus. Talking with Vulture, Bloys mentioned to not “count on it in ’23,” however he thinks “someday in ’24.” That is not altogether stunning, contemplating the entire postproduction that’s undoubtedly required for a present with as many particular results as Home of the Dragon, however nonetheless disappointing within the wake of how Season 1 ended. Not less than these results forestall the present’s dragons from resembling those George R.R. Martin hates in different reveals!
As for when it might premiere in 2024, Casey Bloys additionally advised Vulture that the August premiere date for Season 1 was chosen as a result of it was “the soonest we believed we might get it on the air” they usually “simply wished to get it on the platform as quickly as attainable, since there was no actual cause to carry it.” Whereas that does not give any clues for a date for Season 2, it does counsel that HBO will not needlessly delay debuting the brand new episodes and as an alternative premiere them as quickly as attainable as soon as they’re prepared.
There are some thrilling issues that we already learn about Season 2, together with that the unique co-showrunner, Miguel Sapochnik, left the present after the primary season, leaving Ryan Condal (additionally the co-creator of the sequence) as the only real showrunner. Rumors abounded about whether or not Sapochnik left for private causes, however regardless of the case, the present is transferring ahead with out him.
If the second season is as thrilling as the primary, I can solely think about what’s going to occur subsequent as we watch the Dance of Dragons happen. It’s about to get even crazier, my associates, particularly if sure moments from George R.R. Martin’s Fireplace & Blood make it into the second season. The present made the Greens look higher than the e-book; Season 2 might change that. The primary season garnered some awards consideration for the solid, together with a shock Golden Globe win for Finest Tv Drama Sequence. Emma D’Arcy was nominated on the Globes for Finest Actress, and located it “superbly ironic.”
Sequel Sequence Centered On Jon Snow
When Recreation of Thrones got here to an finish, the concept of there ever being a sequel was like one thing from my wildest desires. I felt as if the solid had moved on and have been undertaking many new issues – a number of even ended up becoming a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, like Equipment Harington within the Eternals solid.
However it appears that evidently world by no means really dies, because it was reported in June 2022 {that a} sequel sequence, centered on Jon Snow, is in improvement at HBO, in keeping with The Hollywood Reporter. Clearly, Harington is connected to reprise his function if the sequence strikes ahead, and this sequence was really initially his concept, which he ran by A Music of Ice and Fireplace’s creator, George R.R. Martin. Talking on the Recreation of Thrones conference, Harington opened up in regards to the trauma that Jon was left with on the finish of the unique sequence, and that must be addressed within the sequel.
Whereas I ought to be stunned, I’m not totally. The present was extremely widespread and broke data worldwide, and the concept of a Jon Snow-centered present would possibly open doorways for earlier characters to return, like Arya, Sansa, or anybody else. Based mostly on feedback from one actor, there’s at the very least one surviving character whose involvement can in all probability be dominated out! All I do know is that if Snow continues to be North of the Wall, I demand to see Tormund once more, please and thanks.
Prequel Sequence – Dunk & Egg
Home of the Dragon is at present the one prequel airing, however Dunk & Egg (a title that readers of George R.R. Martin’s works will acknowledge) is without doubt one of the a number of spinoffs in improvement.
When you’ve by no means heard of Dunk & Egg, or, higher often known as The Tales of Dunk & Egg, it is a sequence of novellas by George R.R. Martin that element the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, often known as Dunk, and the longer term King Aegon V, often known as Egg, and their adventures that happen virtually 100 years earlier than the occasions of GOT.
Deadline confirmed that Steve Conrad was signed on as a author for the prequel, and that the concept has been within the works for a while at HBO. Up to now, Martin has solely written three of those novellas, however as Deadline reported, he has teased there are extra entries, so who is aware of what would possibly occur.
Prequel Sequence – 9 Voyages/Sea Snake
One other prequel sequence that’s within the works, in keeping with Deadline, is 9 Voyages, which can also be being referred to as Sea Snake. If that identify sounds acquainted to Home of the Dragon followers, that’s as a result of the Sea Snake can also be often known as Corlys Velaryon.
As revealed in HOTD, the Velaryons have been by no means often known as dragon riders just like the Targaryens earlier than the autumn of Valyria, however they have been famend for his or her good nautical abilities. This sequence would element the well-known 9 voyages that Corlys took across the worlds of Westeros, Essos, and past.
It will give followers who’ve by no means learn the books a glance into life outdoors of Westeros, together with locations like Yi-Ti, Leng, and extra.
Prequel Sequence – 10,000 Ships
One other prequel in improvement, in keeping with the aforementioned Deadline article, is a present referred to as 10,000 Ships. In The World of Ice and Fireplace, this story follows the warrior queen, Princess Nymeria, who was one of many remaining survivors of the Rhoynars and took her individuals internationally, the place she would land in modern-day Dorne, and is an ancestor of Oberyn Martell (performed by Pedro Pascal).
If the identify Nymeria sounds acquainted, it is as a result of Arya Stark named her direwolf after the famed princess. If Arya names one thing after somebody, you already know that they have been worthy of reward.
Animated Prequel Sequence – The Golden Empire
Okay, there have been a number of bulletins about attainable animated reveals in improvement at HBO, however this has been steadily talked about, and it is one which I actually assume many A Music of Ice and Fireplace followers would get pleasure from.
In line with The Hollywood Reporter, it’s been confirmed that an animated sequence in regards to the world of Yi-Ti – in any other case often known as The Golden Empire – was being labored on. The fabled land relies off of Imperial China and is understood to be a land stuffed with riches and extra. As talked about earlier than, Corlys Velaryon sailed there on his 9 voyages.
There have been additionally two different animated tasks that have been supposedly being labored on, however for now, the one venture we actually know something about focuses on Yi-Ti, and to be trustworthy, what a narrative to carry to the display. I’ve a sense that it will likely be superb if it scores the sequence order.
George R.R. Martin even commented on the potential present on his weblog in March 2022, saying that he thinks the artwork and animation goes to be “lovely.” He wrote:
Our working title is THE GOLDEN EMPIRE, and we’ve an ideal younger author on that one too, and I believe the artwork and animation is simply going to be lovely. I might let you know extra if I might. I don’t assume I can say a phrase in regards to the different animated reveals. Not but.
Additionally introduced initially with Sea Snake and 10,000 Ships was a prequel about Flea Backside, the district that surrounds King’s Touchdown which was featured in GOT. In The Hollywood Reporter article above, HBO confirmed that was now not in improvement.
One thing else that was additionally introduced – however isn’t going to be a film or TV sequence – is a stage play, in keeping with THR. The play can be one more prequel to the occasions of GOT, and can carry again fan-favorite characters corresponding to Ned Stark and Jamie Lannister.
The world of ice and hearth is increasing to lengths we by no means might have guessed – and I’m right here for the experience. Deliver on the dragons, betrayals, and new fantasy worlds! The actual query is: are all of those spinoffs going to be performed earlier than George R.R. Martin finishes The Winds of Winter? Extra dragons could also be on display earlier than Winds is on bookshelves, however the world of Westeros and past is not going wherever if HBO continues transferring ahead on these tasks.
