Here are the new details about the 'Game of Thrones' prequel, revealed by creator George R.R. Martin. (via CNBCMakeIt)
And, while "Game of Thrones" focused on the seven kingdoms vying for control of Westeros, Martin told Entertainment Weekly that the period depicted by the prequel will have far less consolidation of power. In fact, Martin said the Westeros featured in the prequel will be split into roughly 100 different kingdoms. "Eventually you get back to where there are a hundred kingdoms — petty kingdoms — and that's the era we're talking about here," he said.
One well-known family that won't be featured on the show — at least at first — is the Lannister family, which is founded in the books by a character named Lann the Clever, who took control of Casterly Rock and was an ancestor of Jaime, Cersei and Tyrion Lannister. "The Lannisters aren't there yet, but Castlery Rock is certainly there; it's like the Rock of Gibraltar," Martin said.
Other familiar story lines will include the zombie-like White Walkers, who fought living human characters in "Game of Thrones" and who will also figure into the action of the upcoming prequel, Martin confirmed to Entertainment Weekly. "Obviously the White Walkers are here — or as they're called in my books, The Others — and that will be an aspect of it," Martin said, adding: "There are things like direwolves and mammoths.
Meanwhile, the premium cable network has also been secretive about the eventual name of the prequel series. The show reportedly started filming last month in Northern Ireland"Bloodmoon," while Martin has referred to it by the name "The Long Night." In his interview, Martin even said he'd heard the suggested title "The Longest Night," which he says "would be pretty good.
Expectations for the prequel series are likely high at HBO after "Game of Thrones" broke records, including the finale being the most watched telecast ever on HBO with
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