‘Game of Thrones’ animated series in early development at HBO Max

An animated series “Game of Thrones” is in the early stages of development at HBO Max, Variety confirmed with sources.

There are no details available on the goal of the potential series, and there are currently no writers or talents attached to the project.

HBO Max declined to comment.

Variety exclusively reported last week that a series based on “Tales of Dunk and Egg” by George RR Martin is in the works on HBO. The fantasy novel series follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Great (Dunk) and a young Aegon V Targaryen (Egg) 90 years before the events of “A Song of Ice and Fire”, which served as the basis for “Game of Thrones. “

HBO is currently preparing the “Game of Thrones” live-action prequel series “House of the Dragon”, which is slated to debut in 2022. This show will document the rise of the Targaryen Civil War in Westeros, known as Dance of Dragons.

Expanding the “Game of Thrones” world has been a high priority at WarnerMedia since the Mothership Series ended in 2019. There are reportedly several projects in the world of Westeros that Martin has created in the works currently. The fact that the animated series is being installed on streamer HBO Max rather than HBO indicates that WarnerMedia intends to turn “Game of Thrones” into a major media franchise across multiple platforms.

Likewise, WarnerMedia is currently preparing a number of shows based on their best-known IP. It was reported earlier this week that a live-action “Harry Potter” series is also in the early stages of development at HBO Max. HBO Max already has several DC Comics shows in the works, including the “Peacemaker” series with John Cena as a spin-off of James Gunn’s upcoming film “Suicide Squad” as well as a “Green Lantern” series by Greg Berlanti. JJ Abrams is also preparing a “Justice League Dark” series for the streamer. There is also a series inspired by “The Shining” that Abrams and Bad Robot are preparing, as well as a spinoff show of “Dune” on the Bene Gesserit.

The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news of the animated series.