George RR Martin noted in a new blog post that the “current uproar at HBO Max” has affected the development of “Game of Thrones” spinoffs, some of which are no longer moving forward.
“All the changes at HBO Max have definitely affected us,” he wrote, referring to the major upheaval caused by the Warner Bros. Discovery merger and subsequent cuts, which saw the cancellation of shows “Minx” and “The Gordita Chronicles.” to do is included.
Of the other series he’s developing with HBO, some are moving along faster than others, as is always the case with development. So far none has been given the go-ahead, though we are hoping… maybe soon.”
He said, “A couple have been shelved, but I don’t agree they’re dead. You can take something off the shelf as easily as you can put it on the shelf.” ”
Not all of his projects are being adapted for HBO: “We’re still developing the ‘Wild Cards’ TV series for Peacock.” It is based on his book “Fort Freak”, which is about a killer alien virus.
Season 2 of “House of the Dragon” is in the works, but production is not expected to begin until 2023, with a possible 2024 debut.
