‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Dead at HBO!!

In a shocking move to absolutely everyone, HBO has decided not to pick up the Game of Thrones prequel pilot that it shot this summer to series. Spearheaded by Jane Goldman (Kick-Ass, Stardust) and starring Naomi Watts, the prequel took place 5,000 years before the events of Game of Thrones and was said to focus on the “Age of Heroes,” which saw humans battling the … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Dead at HBO!!

‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Series Will Feature Starks and Direwolves!!!

Will the direwolves finally get justice in the Game of Thrones prequel? Possibly, according to author George R.R. Martin. While fans of Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire book series were excited to see the close companionship between direwolves and the Starks in HBO’s TV adaptation, the show never really got it right. Worse, they outright maligned the direwolves to the point that the … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Series Will Feature Starks and Direwolves!!!

‘Game of Thrones’: Filming Begins on Prequel Series!!!

The Game of Thrones franchise never stops since it’s a cash cow for HBO. The original series may be over, but EW reports that filming has quietly begun on the upcoming prequel series. Per EW, “The shooting location is a familiar one: Northern Ireland, which served as the production of hub for GoT during its entire run. It’s not yet clear if the prequel will … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’: Filming Begins on Prequel Series!!!

‘Games of Thrones’ Prequel Pilot Adds Five Series Regulars!!!

With the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones fast approaching, HBO is pressing ahead with its plans for a spinoff prequel, adding five new series regulars to the cast of the pilot. Marquis Rodriquez (Luke Cage), John Simm (Doctor Who), Richard McCabe (Collateral), John Heffernan (Luther), and Dixie Egerickx (Patrick Melrose) have all signed on for as-yet-unrevealed roles in the potential series. The … Continue reading ‘Games of Thrones’ Prequel Pilot Adds Five Series Regulars!!!

Miranda Richardson Joins HBO’s Game of Thrones Prequel!!

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Miranda Richardson (Harry Potter) has become the latest addition to the cast of HBO’s as-yet-untitled Game of Thrones prequel pilot. Richardson joins a growing cast that includes Naomi Watts (Gypsy), Josh Whitehouse (Poldark), Naomi Ackie (Lady Macbeth), Denise Gough (Colette), Jamie Campbell Bower (Camelot), Shella Atim (Harlots), Ivanno Jeremiah (Black Mirror), Georgie Henley (The Spanish Princess), Alex Sharp (How to Talk … Continue reading Miranda Richardson Joins HBO’s Game of Thrones Prequel!!

‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Pilot Sets Early Summer 2019 Production Start!!

HBO is working hard behind-the-scenes to keep that sweet, sweet Game of Thrones train running well after David Benioff and D.B. Weiss‘ main series comes to an end. We’re currently up to five spin-offs in development, but the only one with concrete details and a timeline is the still-untitled prequel pilot written by showrunner Jane Goldman (Kingsman: The Secret Service) and directed by SJ Clarkson (Jessica Jones) … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Pilot Sets Early Summer 2019 Production Start!!

‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel: HBO Reveals Director and Full Cast!! Check It Out!!

HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series is starting to come together in a more tangible way now that the premium network has made the announcement of a director for the pilot as well as the full cast list. Back in October, we learned that Naomi Watts would lead the series as “a charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret,” and the next day it was revealed that … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel: HBO Reveals Director and Full Cast!! Check It Out!!