Interview
George R.R. Martin may have hinted at Bran becoming the King before Game of Thrones finale aired
Not everyone enjoyed Season 8 of Game of Thrones. The season’s conclusion split the fan base in two. One was happy with the resolution, while the other sought a new season. Some have attributed this to the lack of the next novels by George R. R. Martin. Some also cited the showrunners’ aroused interest in working with Disney’s Lucasfilm to start a Star Wars trilogy as a contributing factor. However, it might’ve been Martin himself behind one of the most controversial choices.
George R. R. Martin revealed three shocking twists to Game of Thrones showrunners
Though Martin’s contribution to Game of Thrones’ TV adaptation gradually diminished, the showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss did go to him at times. In a 2016 interview with EW, they talked about “three holy sh– moments” that Martin told them about.
What were the three holy s*hit moments George R. R. Martin talked about?
The first was Stannis Baratheon sacrificing his daughter Shireen, which was shown in the fifth season of the show. The second was the heart-wrenching backstory of Hodor. Since introducing the character in A Game of Thrones, the first book in the series, Martin has been aware of the full significance of Hodor’s name. When asked about the third, Benioff said:
“… is from the very end…”
🔥🐉 Embark on a riveting journey through Westeros with our Game of Thrones themed games – 🔡Hodordle | 🐲 Flappy Dragon. You can also interact with fans of the show on our Discord group🔥🐉
This implies Martin had a vision for his series’ end, which he told the showrunners. It might very well have been the one the duo showed on the screen towards the end of Season 8.
Read Next: Conleth Hill (Varys) was “inconsolable” after Game of Thrones Season 8 finale disaster
If you have any important filming news about House of the Dragon, or if you want to collaborate with us or want to write for us, please drop us a message here.
-
Editorial6 hours ago
Who is Gwayne Hightower? Everything you need to know about House of the Dragon character
-
Lore10 hours ago
Everything we know about Addam of Hull: House of the Dragon Season 2 character explained
-
Media4 days ago
House of the Dragon reveals first official look at Amanda Collin’s Lady Jeyne Arryn
-
General6 days ago
Watch: Dexter Sol Ansell Goes Completely Bald for His Latest Role as Egg in ‘The Hedge Knight’!
-
Media5 days ago
“She’s actually a pretty f*ckin’ cool person”: Even Aegon actor knows why Rhaenyra makes a good ruler in new House of the Dragon promo
-
Media5 days ago
House of the Dragon: Targaryen Rivalry Takes Flight at CCXP Mexico – Inside Daemon and Aemond’s Epic Showdown
-
Interview3 days ago
“It’s not the destination that matters to me”: George R.R. Martin on his “gratuitous” Game of Thrones food scenes
-
General6 days ago
George R.R. Martin feels proud to have a dinosaur named after one of his dragons