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7 Things We Learned From George R. R. Martin’s Interview

by Marcus Rodriguez - Entertainment Editor
written by Marcus Rodriguez - Entertainment Editor

George R.R. martin, one of the greatest living fantasy and sci-fi authors, gave the world westeros. Game of Thrones, the HBO adaptation of his A Song of Ice and Fire series, changed television forever.

The budgets were bonkers ($15 million per episode for the last season), main characters were murdered regularly (RIP Sean Bean), and it became the network’s most popular show. it spawned popular spin-off House of the Dragon, and now A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

As to what the other five posts would have said, Martin can’t talk about it. Maybe they’re in a vault somewhere. But things have been patched up enough that he is back on board for season three.

Nobody else can finish his books

George R.R.Martin

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Martin doesn’t have biological offspring, but he considers his characters to be his children. This is a big reason why he has had problems with showrunners taking (what he sees as) liberties with them.

it also means he absolutely won’t be handing off his books to another writer to get them finished.

When a heckler at a WorldCon panel suggested he should hand them off because “you’re not going to be around for much longer” Martin was devastated. Even more so when he saw people agreeing with the sentiment online.

“I really didn’t need that s***,” said Martin. “Nobody needs that s***.”

He won’t give up on them, either. “I would hate that,” he said. “It would feel like a total failure to me. I want to finish.”

If he dies before that happens, there’s no back-up plan for a posthumous release. “If that happens, my work won’t be finished,” Martin stated.

Winds of Winter is coming, he swears

Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister

HBO

This was the most exciting news for fans of Martin’s books.He confirmed that he currently has 1,100 pages of in the bag.

but, of course, he’s still going. “If I wound up doing everything in my head, this could be the longest book in the series,” said Martin.

Incredibly, the author wrote the previous 1,000-page instalment in just one year. But now he has so many character viewpoints to include and plot twists to land, he keeps going back to re-work chapters.

Martin retreated to an isolated cabin during the pandemic to write, but now he has so many projects to tempt him away from his manuscript.

“It’s been made clear to me that Winds is the priority, but … I don’t know,” Martin admitted. “Sometimes I’m not in the mood for that.”

(official website) is the American novelist and screenwriter best known for his fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which served as the basis for the HBO adaptation Game of Thrones. He has repeatedly stated that his planned Also to be considered: for the book series will diverge from the television series finale.

game of Thrones and its Adaptation

Game of Thrones (HBO official site), produced by Home Box Office (HBO) (WarnerMedia official site),aired from 2011 to 2019 and became a global phenomenon. The series concluded with its eighth season, which proved highly divisive among fans and critics. The adaptation,while initially closely following the books,eventually surpassed the published material,forcing the showrunners,David Benioff and D.B. weiss, to create their own ending.

Sansa Stark and Sophie Turner

Sansa Stark (HBO character profile) is a central character in A song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones, portrayed by Sophie Turner (IMDb profile) in the television series. Turner’s performance received critical acclaim and contributed to the character’s popularity.

PHASE 3: SEMANTIC ANSWER RULE

Martin’s Intended Character Fates

Martin has indicated he originally envisioned more character deaths than were depicted in the Game of Thrones series finale. He has discussed altering character arcs based on the impact of the show, especially regarding characters who resonated strongly with the audience.

Detail: Martin has frequently discussed the challenges of adapting his complex, multi-layered novels for television. He acknowledged that the showrunners had to make choices when they ran out of source material, and that those choices differed from his own plans. He has also stated that the success of certain characters on screen influenced his thinking about their fates in the books.

Example or Evidence: In interviews following the series finale, Martin stated, “I was going to kill more people… I was going to have Sansa die, but she’s been so appealing in the show, maybe I’ll let her live…” (rolling Stone – reporting on Martin’s statements). This demonstrates a direct influence of the show’s portrayal of Sansa on his potential plans for her fate in the books.

Tyrion Lannister’s Potential Fate

Tyrion lannister, a prominent character in A Song of Ice and Fire, is also mentioned as a character whose fate martin considered altering.

Detail: While Martin hasn’t explicitly stated Tyrion was definitely going to die, he has hinted at a darker path for the character in the books. The show’s portrayal of Tyrion, played by Peter Dinklage, was widely praised, but Martin’s vision for the character might potentially be more tragic.

Example or Evidence: Martin has alluded to a more complex and possibly devastating role for Tyrion in the events leading up to the final confrontation. He has stated that Tyrion’s actions have consequences and that his intelligence doesn’t necessarily guarantee his survival. (Vulture – reporting on Martin’s statements).

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Entertainment Editor - Marcus Rodriguez

Marcus Rodriguez has been covering Hollywood and the entertainment industry for over 10 years. He started as a freelance entertainment writer .Marcus has conducted exclusive interviews with A-list celebrities, covered major film festivals including Cannes and Sundance, and reported live from award shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes.

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