Published 12:58 IST, June 25th 2020
'Game of Thrones' spin-off series featuring Naomi Watts gets cancelled by HBO
After shooting an episode of Game of Thrones spin-off starring Naomi Watts, HBO cancelled the show even before it could be released. Know the reason.
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After end of final season of Game of Thrones, HBO h plans to create multiple spin-offs. As per reports, spin-offs also h reached various sts of productions and makers were planning to release an untitled series that was set thousands of years before events of GOT. untitled series featured Naomi Watts. Later, unfortunately, makers decided to cancel whole plan.
Why was untiled series cancelled?
HBO did t provide any reasons behind cancellation of untitled series. Reportedly, HBO was t convinced with story of series and lengthy post-production. It is also said that it h issues shooting prequel in rrn Ireland. According to reports, HBO was t thrilled with final cut that featured Naomi Watts and it asked to make changes in edits before scrapping entire thing. Some reports also said that decision of cancelling untitled series was me weeks before it was anunced to world.
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makers of show revealed to a portal that after careful consideration, y have decided t to move forward with untitled Game of Thrones prequel. y thanked Jane Goldman (showrunner and screenwriter), SJ Clarkson (director) and whole cast and crew for ir work and dedication to project. In dition to Naomi Watts, series was also supposed to feature Miranda Richardson and Josh Whitehouse.
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Sypsis of series
HBO h even shared a sypsis for potential series that included an venturous journey from golden of Heroes into its darkest hour, from horrifying secrets of Westeros history to true origin of White Walkers and mysteries of East to Starks. After HBO released sypsis of series, a few days later it anunced a direct-to-series order for ar spin-off, titled House of Dragon. series was co-created by George RR Martin and Ryan Condal that would tell story of House Targaryen and take place 300 years before events of Game of Thrones.
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According to reports, George RR Martin was t happy after hearing that series of show would t be launched. He appreciated Jane Goldman's efforts and he said that he enjoyed working with her. George RR Martin also said that he h idea why HBO decided t to go for series but he was sure that it h thing to do with House of Dragon.
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12:58 IST, June 25th 2020