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Game of Thrones showrunners wanted a movie trilogy to end the series, but HBO declined

Game of Thrones, the iconic fantasy series, could have taken a dramatically different path to its conclusion if its showrunners, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, had their way. In a revelation that has sparked renewed interest among fans, Benioff and Weiss recently confirmed their original intention to wrap up the saga with a grand theatrical […]

Game of Thrones’ Creators Confirm HBO Turned Down Movie Trilogy Idea

Maybe it could have been an improvement over what we ultimately got? In 2020, George R.R. Martin, the author of A Song of Ice & Fire, first disclosed that the original plan for wrapping up the HBO series Game of Thrones was to produce a trilogy of films for theatrical release instead of a conventional […]

The director of Shogun disagrees with comparisons to Game of Thrones

Shogun’s director, Jonathan van Tulleken, recently shared his perspective on the comparisons between the FX series and popular HBO dramas like Game of Thrones. While many have drawn parallels between Shogun and the early seasons of Game of Thrones due to their epic scale and intricate plotlines, van Tulleken believes that the true essence of […]

FX’s ‘Shōgun’ is being praised as the new ‘Game of Thrones’ by critics

FX’s ‘Shogun’ is gaining acclaim from critics as a potentially remarkable historical epic akin to ‘Game of Thrones.’ The 10-episode series, now airing on FX and Hulu (and Disney+ in the UK), is based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel and marks a fresh adaptation of material previously brought to TV screens in 1980. Set in […]

During the success of Game of Thrones, Maisie Williams experienced a sense of being ‘lost’

During her tenure on the acclaimed television series Game of Thrones, Maisie Williams, known for her portrayal of the resilient Arya Stark, grappled with a profound sense of disorientation regarding her identity. Despite the allure of fame and success that accompanied her role on the show, Williams found herself navigating a labyrinth of uncertainty about […]

Game of Thrones Star Reflects on Feeling Lost During Childhood Stardom

As Maisie Williams, along with her fellow young co-stars Sophie Turner and Isaac Hempstead Wright, reminisces about her formative years as a major child actor on the global phenomenon that was Game of Thrones, she delves into the intricate web of challenges she encountered. Tasked with portraying the resilient Arya Stark amidst the sprawling ensemble […]