‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Is Filming, But George R.R. Martin’s HBO Deal “Was Suspended”
Despite the fact that filming for House of the Dragon Season 2 is underway, George R.R. Martin’s overall deal with HBO has been “suspended.”
According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Martin’s deal with HBO was “put on hold” in early 2023. The report claims that the decision was made due to “creative differences” between Martin and HBO.
It is unclear what these creative differences entail, but it is possible that they relate to the direction of House of the Dragon Season 2. The show’s first season was a prequel to Game of Thrones, and it is possible that Martin and HBO have different ideas about how the second season should unfold.
It is also possible that the creative differences relate to Martin’s other projects. Martin is currently working on the next book in his A Song of Ice and Fire series, The Winds of Winter. He is also working on a number of other projects, including a TV series based on his Wild Cards anthology series.
Whatever the reason for the suspension of Martin’s deal with HBO, it is clear that the relationship between the two parties has soured. It is unclear if or when the deal will be reinstated, but it is likely that the future of the House of the Dragon will be affected by this development.
Here are some reactions from fans:
- “This is a huge blow to House of the Dragon fans. I was really looking forward to seeing what Martin had in store for the second season.”
- “I’m not surprised that there were creative differences. Martin’s vision for the show is very different from HBO’s.”
- “I hope that Martin and HBO can work things out. House of the Dragon is a great show, and I don’t want it to be canceled.”
It remains to be seen what the future holds for the House of the Dragon. However, the suspension of Martin’s deal with HBO is a major setback for the show. Fans will have to wait and see if the two parties can work things out.