An animated ‘Game of Thrones’ series is reportedly in the works at HBO Max

An animated “Game of Thrones” series is coming — maybe. If greenlighted, the fledgling project would join a growing slate of live-action “Game of Thrones” content, including “House of the Dragon,” a prequel inspired by Martin’s “Fire and Blood.” Set for a 2022 release, that series will feature “Sound of Metal” star Olivia Cooke, “Truth Seekers” actress Emma D’Arcy and “The Crown” alum Matt Smith. HBO announced plans for “House of the Dragon” in 2019, shortly before killing its first “Game of Thrones”-adjacent venture: a prequel led by Oscar nominee Naomi Watts with the working title “The Long Night.” According to Martin’s blog, “House of the Dragon” will take place centuries before the water-cooler events of “Game of Thrones.” “It goes without saying that I was saddened to hear the show would not be going to series,” Martin wrote upon the “House of the Dragon” announcement in 2019. “I do not know why HBO decided not to go to series on this one, but I do not think it had to do with ‘House of the Dragon.’ This was never an either/or situation.” Television HBO finally confirms it scrapped ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel with Naomi Watts After shooting the pilot episode earlier this year, HBO has confirmed its decision to shelve a “Game of Thrones” prequel series starring Naomi Watts. Per THR, another “Game of Thrones” offshoot based on Martin’s “Tales of Dunk and Egg” is also in early development at HBO, but its status — similar to that of its animated sister project — is still fragile.