“Game of Thrones” seeks to become a universe like those of Marvel and “Star Wars”, according to George RR Martin

If there is one element that can guarantee the development and good health of a saga, it is: its army of fans, something that ‘Game of Thrones’ can boast of. In its day this HBO series became a phenomenon and now its successor, “The House of the Dragon”, is doing the same. after its spectacular premiere. The figures speak for themselves, nearly 10 million Americans have already seen the first episode set a new record for HBO; but the viral ones are even more surprising.

All the dragons roared in unison. https://t.co/gZJPUBmxPE

? Dragon House (@CasadelDrago) August 22, 2022

The official account of the aforementioned prequel wanted to share one: a video where you can see how many apartments in the same building located in New York play chapter 1 at the same time. ‘Thrones’ thus achieves what so many generalists have achieved in other times: that a series becomes an unmissable event, a bargaining chip in casual conversations the next day. So it’s no surprise that the author of his fantasy world, George RR Martin, has ambitious plans involving numerous series and other adaptations of his work. He commented on it in statements to the Wall Street Journal (via Forbes), making sure what he seeks is to create a franchise like the Marvel Cinematic Universe or “Star Wars”.

“How many series do we plan to release? I don’t know, but I hope the answer is: different”Martin states with the hope that every television drama will take its place so that “when all is lifted” result “something similar to the Marvel or ‘Star Wars’ model”.

Quantity or connections?

Certainly prior to George RR Martin’s brief statements, it is not possible to know exactly what HBO’s intentions were prior to ‘Game of Thrones’. And is that the Marvel universes and ‘Star Wars’ do not drink only from the serial / movie number that compose them, but of the connection between these. Above all, Marvel has made its hallmark the launch of several related products, a practice that “Star Wars”, a brand also based on Disney, has begun to embrace. It can be understood that this is precisely Martin’s goalwhich currently would have “The Sea Snake”, “Ten Thousand Ships” and “A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms / The Hedge Knight” coming to the live action section, and the animation “The Golden Empire” to get started build your own tapestry .