Warner Bros is secretly developing a film set in George R.R. Martin's fantasy universe as HBO/Max begins to merge its major fantasy franchises. According to ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, the project is in its early stages, lacking a director, cast, or scriptwriter, but the studio is keen to bring Westeros to the big screen.
This move marks a shift in the company’s strategy. Initially, “Game of Thrones” showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss envisioned concluding the series with a trilogy of films rather than the final season that aired in 2019. Martin had also expressed interest in a cinematic ending, discussing potential movie concepts in 2014.
Since the series finale, HBO and Warner Bros. have seen changes in leadership, with Casey Bloys now at the helm of HBO and Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy overseeing the film division. The boundaries between film and television have blurred, leading to more crossover projects, like Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” which inspired an HBO spinoff, “The Penguin.”
As HBO continues to explore new adaptations, including a “Harry Potter” series, the potential for a “Game of Thrones” film appears promising, especially following the success of the prequel series “House of the Dragon.”
