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Post by Enid on May 15, 2017 9:02:39 GMT
Hi people! This is a thread about the several GOT spin-offs that are in development right now, so we can share news and impressions. As you guys probably know, HBO wants to make another show based in ASOIAF once GOT is done, a few days ago it was published they were working on four different scripts. Yesterday GRRM talked in his NAB about the spinoffs, he didn't give much detail, but he did say he's involved, that he's been working with the writers and now have five scripts instead of four, but the most relevant info (and perhaps disappointment for a lot of fans) was the spin-offs that won't be made (for now at least): - No Dunk & Egg series: GRRM said he still has a ton of novellas he wants to write (he said 7 or 8, maybe even 10), and knowing how slow he can be writing and how much faster TV shows move, he doesn't want a repeat of what happened with GOT. He doesn't want a tv show to finish one of his stories before he does again. Once he finishes with Dunk & Egg however, it could happen. - No Robert's Rebellion: we'll know everything there is to know about Robert's Rebellion once ASOIAF (and maybe GOT too) finishes, making a show about it would be redundant because they'd telling a story people already know except it would be in present time instead of flashbacks or conversations. Apparently The World of Ice and Fire is being used as the main inspiration for the new shows, so maybe we'll get The Dance of the Dragons or the Age of Heroes and stuff like that. Of course, the scripts are just in development, it doesn't mean we'll get all four projects. Four or five shows based on the same world would be too much, most likely only one or two will be picked up and become a show. Personally I'm a bit disappointed we won't get D&E or Robert's Rebellion, but GRRM's reasoning is sound so I don't blame him. Now I'm hoping for the Dance of the Dragons or maybe Aegon's Conquest, what about you guys? |
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Post by kingeomer on May 15, 2017 12:33:38 GMT
I was just going to post this! deadline.com/2017/05/george-r-r-martin-fifth-game-of-thrones-spinoff-hbo-1202093531/I am disappointed that we won't get Robert's Rebellion but I understand the reasoning behind why not, considering the show has covered the salient points of it. Kind of surprised that they are not attempting Dunk and Egg. I am with you...Aegon's Conquest and The Dance of Dragons would be good. How about the Doom of Valeryia? The events the led to the building of the wall? |
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Post by TheMadQueen on May 15, 2017 13:36:07 GMT
The Dance is the big one for me. I think the Conquest is a big possibility, as well.
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Post by Enid on May 15, 2017 13:55:52 GMT
My main interest in a Robert's Rebellion show was Lyanna. I just want to know more about her besides the little details we get from time to time, specially because my view of her doesn't usually fit with others (mainly I don't think she was a hardcore romantic who only thought about being with Rhaegar).
What I wonder is if they'll make shows that go on for several seasons or mini-series, somehow I have a problem seeing a show about the conquest or the dance as a series of six or seven seasons with ten episodes per year. Perhaps is because we know the main events. I guess a show would be a way to learn what is author bias and things that were omitted in the book, but still, the only way I can see a show as long or longer than GOT is if they decided to show the reign of all the Targaryen kings up until Aerys II.
Anyway, I think Aegon's conquest has a good chance: it takes place in Westeros (as interesting as Essos can be, HBO will probably be more comfortable with a show that takes place in Westeros so is more familiar for the audience), it has dragons, huge battles, intrigue, and I'd love to see Visenya and Rhaenys in action. And IMO is the best story to attract non-readers.
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Post by Father of Dragons on May 15, 2017 15:45:34 GMT
The slow realisation that you'll likely never see Robert Baratheon on-screen again  |
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Post by lordcarson on May 15, 2017 18:42:39 GMT
luke arnold as orys baratheon pls
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Post by Singer of Death on May 15, 2017 19:18:50 GMT
Thank God no Robert's Rebellion and Dunk and Egg. The slow realisation that you'll likely never see Robert Baratheon on-screen again You mean the good looking Bob before he turned fat?  |
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Post by Father of Dragons on May 15, 2017 19:59:19 GMT
Thank God no Robert's Rebellion.  You mean the good looking Bob before he turned fat?  How can one person speak so harshly in so few words?  |
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Post by Singer of Death on May 15, 2017 22:00:45 GMT
Thank God no Robert's Rebellion. You mean the good looking Bob before he turned fat? How can one person speak so harshly in so few words? Because he never loved his brothers.  |
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Post by kingeomer on May 16, 2017 12:25:14 GMT
The Baratheon brothers are hella dysfunctional. Maybe a GOT spinoff would be them in the afterlife working out their issues?  |
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Post by Zadeth on May 16, 2017 18:42:46 GMT
I would love the Dance and Aegon's Conquest to be adapted.
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Post by Singer of Death on May 19, 2017 0:06:54 GMT
The Baratheon brothers are hella dysfunctional. Maybe a GOT spinoff would be them in the afterlife working out their issues? Oh please, the Baratheons are nothing compare to the Greyjoys. Wit that said, personally i want to see an afterlife where Robert called Ned out on finding out about the truth behind Lyanna and Rhaegar.  |
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Post by kingeomer on May 19, 2017 12:44:36 GMT
The Baratheon brothers are hella dysfunctional. Maybe a GOT spinoff would be them in the afterlife working out their issues? Oh please, the Baratheons are nothing compare to the Greyjoys. Wit that said, personally i want to see an afterlife where Robert called Ned out on finding out about the truth behind Lyanna and Rhaegar. That would be a fun show! |
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Post by DaveyJoe on May 30, 2017 0:50:10 GMT
No Robert's Rebellion? Seriously? WE ALL WANT TO SEE ROBERT BARATHEON FIGHT RHAEGAR TARGARYEN!  |
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Post by TheMadQueen on May 30, 2017 2:05:20 GMT
I feel like we could still get Robert v Rhaegar in a flashback in GoT. Nothing really to back that up, it just seems like the type of thing they would include in a Bran vision.
I just want the Dance. Daemon jumping off of a Dragon to stab someone in the face? Yes please.
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Post by DaveyJoe on May 30, 2017 14:45:21 GMT
I feel like we could still get Robert v Rhaegar in a flashback in GoT. Nothing really to back that up, it just seems like the type of thing they would include in a Bran vision. I just want the Dance. Daemon jumping off of a Dragon to stab someone in the face? Yes please. Yeah, but it deserves to be the climax of an epic season of warfare and drama, not an early scene in episode 2 of GoT. I want to see Robert plowing through soldiers with his warhammer, then he finds Rhaegar and the music changes to an apocalyptic choir as they square off, mud and blood flying through the air, culminating in a slow motion shot of Rhaegar's rubies falling to the ground. Of all of the memorable scenes in the series, Robert vs. Rhaegar is one of the most memorable images in my head, and didn't even play out in real time in the books. It would also be cool to take an experimental approach with the series, they could treat it like Rashomon where characters like Robert, Rhaegar, Tywin, Varys, etc. all remember the historic events differently. |
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Post by TheMadQueen on May 30, 2017 15:01:31 GMT
I feel like we could still get Robert v Rhaegar in a flashback in GoT. Nothing really to back that up, it just seems like the type of thing they would include in a Bran vision. I just want the Dance. Daemon jumping off of a Dragon to stab someone in the face? Yes please. Yeah, but it deserves to be the climax of an epic season of warfare and drama, not an early scene in episode 2 of GoT. I want to see Robert plowing through soldiers with his warhammer, then he finds Rhaegar and the music changes to an apocalyptic choir as they square off, mud and blood flying through the air, culminating in a slow motion shot of Rhaegar's rubies falling to the ground. Of all of the memorable scenes in the series, Robert vs. Rhaegar is one of the most memorable images in my head, and didn't even play out in real time in the books. It would also be cool to take an experimental approach with the series, they could treat it like Rashomon where characters like Robert, Rhaegar, Tywin, Varys, etc. all remember the historic events differently. youre right about everything you said, and I'm really surprised they're not doing the rebellion. Robert v Rhaegar, the Sack of King's Landing, the birth of Daenerys, that's all stuff I would love to see on screen. Cersei's wedding, her smiling as the common people cheer with ominous music in the background?? Yes please. But TBH I'll settle for the Dance or the Conquest. Some dragons and some scheming is good enough for me. |
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Post by Father of Dragons on May 30, 2017 15:09:03 GMT
I feel like we could still get Robert v Rhaegar in a flashback in GoT. Nothing really to back that up, it just seems like the type of thing they would include in a Bran vision. I just want the Dance. Daemon jumping off of a Dragon to stab someone in the face? Yes please. Yeah, but it deserves to be the climax of an epic season of warfare and drama, not an early scene in episode 2 of GoT. I want to see Robert plowing through soldiers with his warhammer, then he finds Rhaegar and the music changes to an apocalyptic choir as they square off, mud and blood flying through the air, culminating in a slow motion shot of Rhaegar's rubies falling to the ground. Of all of the memorable scenes in the series, Robert vs. Rhaegar is one of the most memorable images in my head, and didn't even play out in real time in the books. It would also be cool to take an experimental approach with the series, they could treat it like Rashomon where characters like Robert, Rhaegar, Tywin, Varys, etc. all remember the historic events differently.  Reading this filled me with great joy, bliss and despair all at once |
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Post by DaveyJoe on May 30, 2017 15:09:43 GMT
Yeah, but it deserves to be the climax of an epic season of warfare and drama, not an early scene in episode 2 of GoT. I want to see Robert plowing through soldiers with his warhammer, then he finds Rhaegar and the music changes to an apocalyptic choir as they square off, mud and blood flying through the air, culminating in a slow motion shot of Rhaegar's rubies falling to the ground. Of all of the memorable scenes in the series, Robert vs. Rhaegar is one of the most memorable images in my head, and didn't even play out in real time in the books. It would also be cool to take an experimental approach with the series, they could treat it like Rashomon where characters like Robert, Rhaegar, Tywin, Varys, etc. all remember the historic events differently. youre right about everything you said, and I'm really surprised they're not doing the rebellion. Robert v Rhaegar, the Sack of King's Landing, the birth of Daenerys, that's all stuff I would love to see on screen. Cersei's wedding, her smiling as the common people cheer with ominous music in the background?? Yes please. But TBH I'll settle for the Dance or the Conquest. Some dragons and some scheming is good enough for me. I wasn't exactly clamoring for any spin-offs. But the fact that they're considering 3-5 spin-offs and the Rebellion isn't on the table is just mind-boggling to me. It could be so cinematic! |
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Post by DaveyJoe on May 30, 2017 15:13:48 GMT
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