The author of A Song of Fire and Ice, George R.R. Martin, is currently working on the final two volumes of the series. Despite his busy schedule, he has found time to hint at the seven upcoming Game of Thrones spin-offs that are in the works for TV. These spin-offs include several animated series, some of which have not been officially announced yet.
One of the new series announced is called A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which is adapted from Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg. This series follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and King Aegon V Targaryen 90 years before the events of the original novels. However, this is just one of the seven spin-offs that are currently in development.
During a fantasy writers’ workshop in Oxford, Martin revealed that there are seven shows in the works, with four of them being planned as animated series. Some of the confirmed projects include Aegon the Conqueror, Ten Thousand Ships, The Golden Empire, Sea Snake, and more. Ten Thousand Ships, a prequel set a thousand years before Game of Thrones, was initially thought to be shelved but is now moving forward. The animated series Sea Snake will explore the backstory of Corlys Velaryon, introduced in House of the Dragon.
While some projects like a direct sequel with Kit Harington reprising his role as Jon Snow were canceled early on, the future of the spin-offs remains uncertain. It is unclear how involved Martin is in these projects and whether they are delaying the completion of the original book series. Despite this, the success of House of the Dragon’s second season and Elden Ring being a top-selling game indicate that George R.R. Martin’s influence is still strong in the entertainment industry.
With the summer of George R.R. Martin in full swing, fans can look forward to a plethora of new Game of Thrones content in the near future. As more details about the spin-offs emerge, it is clear that the world of Westeros is far from finished expanding on the small screen. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting projects as they develop.