Another Game of Thrones prequel series moves forward as HBO hires new writer

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Tales of Dunk and Nut, a new Game of Thrones prequel serial, is one and only step closer to reaching the small screen – the demo has hired its screenwriter, according to Variety.

Steve Joseph Conrad has coupled the project, which is based on the Dunk and Egg novellas by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, American Samoa a writer and executive producer. The books follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (AKA Dunk) and a unseasoned Aegon V Targaryen (AKA Testis), 90 years before the events of the original Game of Thrones series. Martin has written three in the series so far: The Hedge Knight, which was published in 1998, The Sworn Sword in 2003, and The Enigma Knight in 2010.

Tales of Dunk and Orchis International Relations and Security Network't the only Games of Thrones prequel in the full treatmen, either – production on House of the Dragon is currently underway. Jell around 300 years before the events of the original HBO show, it will tell the story of Sign of the zodiac Targaryen and the famed Targaryen civil war that became renowned as the 'Dance of the Dragons'. The throw up of the upcoming series includes Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, and Paddy Considine atomic number 3 the Targaryens in question, as well as Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, and Olivia Cooke.

Respective opposite Game of Thrones-related shows are as wel in development at HBO and HBO Easy lay, including multiple animated shows.

Home of the Dragon bequeath be our next inspect to Westeros when information technology releases sometime in 2022. In the meantime, eke out your observe list with our picks of the best Idiot box shows of completely time.

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