With the end of the hit series too close for comfort, the premium network is having "preliminary ongoing talks" with author George R.R. Martin about follow-up ideas, reports Entertainment Weekly. The publication recently chatted with HBO programming president Casey Bloys, and he indicated that there are a variety of possibilities still on the table, including a prequel or spinoff.
"There are areas we are exploring, but I wouldn't point to any one and say, 'This is what we're going to do,'" he told EW.
Fortunately, HBO does still have time to think about it. There are two "Game of Thrones" seasons to go, albeit short ones. Season 7 will premiere next summer and consist of seven episodes, and Season 8 will likely follow in 2018.
A prequel or spinoff from one of its scripted shows would be a first for HBO, but it wouldn't be surprising if it were "Game of Thrones"-inspired. The show has been an awards-show staple, not to mention a ratings giant, since it premiered in 2011. Therefore, we can't blame Bloys and the network for wanting more.
"I'll take as much as we can get," he said when asked about the Season 8 episode count.
It's a sentiment we'd wager all fans can relate to, whether that be in regard to the number of episodes or a full-on spinoff or prequel series. The more "Game of Thrones," the happier we'll be.
[via: Entertainment Weekly]
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