Game of Throneswill conclude this spring, yet another adventure set in Westeros is in the works at HBO.
Here is everything we know about the project so far.
Whats the Title?Unofficially, itsThe Long Night.
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My vote would beThe Long Night, which says it all, author George R.R.
More likely HBO will want to work the phrase game of thrones in there somewhere.
HBO has not yet confirmed a title, however.
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(More details about the storyline below).
Also on board is British actorJosh Whitehouse(Northern Soul,Poldark).
Martin Involved?Yup.
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The novelist helped develop the concept with Goldman and is the shows co-creator and executive producer.
Are TheGoTShowrunners Involved?Nope.
When Will It Air?The pilot shoots in early summer, 2019.
The earliest a show will actually air is 2020.
What About Those Other Prequels?The other four projects are not officially dead.
Martin is hopeful another one or two will be ordered.
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Will AnyGoTActors Be Involved?Officially the answer is no.
Even Melisandre is not that old.
Its always possible, through some kind of narrative twist, that some familiar actor might appear somehow.
When Exactly Does It Take Place?This is a little fuzzy.
But since then Martin clarified that its more like 5,000 years ago.
10,000 years is mentioned in the novels, Martin noted.
Again, Im trying to reflect real-life things that a lot of high fantasy doesnt reflect.
I dont think so.
Now were getting more realistic dating now from carbon dating and archeology.
But Westeros doesnt have that.
Theyre still in the stage of my grandfather told me and his grandfather told him.
So I think its closer to 5,000 years.
So, either way, a long time ago.
Westeros is a very different place, Martin said.
Theres no Kings Landing.
The Valyrians tame the dragons with magic, which gives them the means to gain influence over the area.
The Valyrian Freehold is established.
Heres Valyria from Martins illustratedThe World of Ice and Fire:
What Characters Can We Expect?Unclear.
Some footage, such as scenes in Essos, will likely be shot in other locations.
And When DoesGoTReturn Again?April.
They wont be two hours long, but are expected to average more than 60 minutes each.
