As fans eagerly await the premiere of House of the Dragon, George R.R. Martin has shared some exciting news about a potential new Game of Thrones series.
The scrapped prequel idea, Ten Thousand Ships, centered around Princess Nymeria, has been revived with a new writer, Eboni Booth. Booth, a Pulitzer Prize winner for her play Primary Trust, is now working on the pilot for the spinoff series. Martin expressed his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting Booth’s talent and dedication to the story.
Set 1,000 years before the events of Game of Thrones, Ten Thousand Ships follows Princess Nymeria and the Rhoynars as they journey from Essos to Dorne. This revival comes after HBO initially commissioned five prequel ideas, with the hope of finding a successful successor to the original series.
Writer Brian Helgeland, who previously worked on the project, shared insights into his vision for the series, drawing inspiration from historical and mythological tales. Despite the initial project not being picked up, the revival of Ten Thousand Ships showcases HBO’s commitment to expanding the Game of Thrones universe.
In addition to this exciting development, HBO is also moving forward with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, with lead actors cast and director Owen Harris on board. This series, along with the revived Ten Thousand Ships, demonstrates the network’s dedication to providing fans with new and engaging content.
Overall, the future of the Game of Thrones franchise looks promising, with new series in the works and talented individuals like Eboni Booth and Brian Helgeland bringing their creative visions to life. Fans can look forward to exploring different aspects of the rich and expansive world created by George R.R. Martin.