George R.R. Martin Isn't Finished
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- In 2015, George R.R. Martin expressed two major concerns: that HBO might not develop further Game of Thrones spinoffs despite having ample material, and his struggle to finish the remaining Ice and Fire novels as the TV series narrative was surpassing his books.
- A decade later, Martin has successfully expanded the Westeros franchise with hit spinoffs like House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, alongside other ventures such as producing Dark Winds and investing in immersive art, yet he remains notably slow in completing The Winds of Winter.
- Martin's involvement in HBO adaptations is significant but fraught with creative conflicts, notably a public fallout with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal over story and character changes, leading
