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In October 2008 HBO exercised its option to buy the rights to the series and ordered a pilot episode a few weeks later. However, this was delayed by the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. HBO agreed to option the project in 2007 and active development of a pilot script began. He agreed with them that the series was a good fit for the cable company HBO, which Martin was already a big fan of. Martin was impressed with their enthusiasm and that they had already worked out the resolutions to several key mysteries in the books. Martin and spent several hours discussing the project. Instead, they began working on an adaptation for television. They initially considered a movie adaption, but realized this would mean losing most of the plot and characters from the books.

Weiss to develop the project with him for a screen adaptation. Initially sceptical of the fantasy genre, Benioff became a big fan of the books and invited his friend D.B. From left to right Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Peter Dinklage.ĭavid Benioff was sent a collection of the first four novels in the series ( A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords and A Feast for Crows) by George R.R. Production history Main article: Game of Thrones production timelineĪ HBO promotional image of Sean Bean as Lord Eddard Stark.Īn Entertainment Weekly promotional photo of some of the Season 2 cast.

6.5.1 Vassals and allies of House Tyrell.

6.3.1 Vassals and allies of House Baratheon.

6.2.1 Vassals and allies of House Lannister.

6.1.2 Vassals and allies of House Stark.

2.3 Seasons 7 and 8: Beyond the books and ending.

2.2 Season 5 and 6: Intercutting A Feast for Crows & A Dance with Dragons.

2.1 Seasons 1-4: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings & A Storm of Swords.

2 Adaptation process and catching up with the books.

The plot also takes a long-term approach: a basic grasp of the history of the seven kingdoms is required if you really want to understand what’s at stake in the dramatic battle scenes. Their geographical variety is highlighted in the opening sequence, an aerial exploration of an animated map.

The series takes place on two continents, Westeros to the west, and Essos to the east.

Game of Thrones describes a long struggle for power between noble families while a threat looms over their kingdoms, an external enemy that destroys everything in its path: the White Walkers. The 73 episodes spread over eight seasons wove epic battles and traditional figures of fantasy – kings, princesses, dragons and witches – into a complex historical saga. Shown on HBO in America from 2011 to 2019, the medieval fantasy series quickly caught on around the world, attracting record-breaking audiences both when it aired live and via streaming. Martin’s epic-fantasy saga A Song of Ice and Fire. Game of Thrones, created by David Benioff and D.B.