UPDATE:George R.R. Martin is still discussing a prequel series with HBO as of November, and we still have some great pitches for what it could be about. Read our original article below.
With Game of Thronesnearing its end, the possibility of a Game of Thrones spinoff show is becoming more and more likely.
Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss opened up about the likelihood during a recent conversation on the UFC Unfiltered podcast. A spinoff is a concept that's been discussed for a while, but the duo added more fuel to the flames when they said, "One of the great things about what George [R.R. Martin] did is he didn't just build a story… he built a world. ... [There are] so many characters and such a rich detailed history behind it that there are a lot of different ways you could go with it."
It's true; the possibilities really are endless within the world of Game of Thrones. We're only looking through a small window into the worlds of Westeros and Essos, but there are plenty of interesting plotlines that have only been touched upon. With that in mind, we broke down the stories we'd love to see explored more and the characters who would deserve to ground their own series. It was hard to pick only four!
For all that the idea of doing a spinoff based on George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas has been tossed around, diving into the past to focus on Robert Baratheon's takeover of the Iron Throne makes a lot more sense. Not only does it involve previously established and well-received characters like Ned Stark, Robert Baratheon, Cersei and Jaime Lannister and Catelyn Tully, but it also allows viewers to delve into the rich history of pre-rebellion Westeros. That means the Tourney at Harrenhal, the events of the Tower of Joy and the murder of the Mad King -- things we've seen glimpses of on Game of Thrones and are hugely important.
They've already cast some of the actors, like Robert Aramayo as young Ned, and could easily dive deep into the past that they've already established through Bran's flashbacks. Even though we know the basic structure of Robert's Rebellion, there's a lot more to the story than is on the surface. Unlike the Dunk and Egg saga, which Martin hasn't finished writing, the story behind Robert's Rebellion has been established enough that the show's writers can embellish whatever they like while fitting in the plot framework that's already there. It also would be nice to get to know some of these characters who didn't last too long on Thrones, even if they're heading toward a tragic end.
Over the years many spinoffs have been jokingly suggested simply because a character pairing was so enjoyable to watch, and no character has been included in more of them than Bronn. Much of that is a credit to actor Jerome Flynn and the way the Game of Thrones team writes for him; he's constantly sparring with his "betters," and cuts them to the quick hilariously.
As much as we all would love a Bronn and Tyrion (or Bronn and Jaime, now) buddy comedy, there is some truth to following around a character like Bronn. He's the Saul Goodman of the Game of Thrones world, and we've seen how well digging into a comic yet complex character paid off for Better Call Saul. There's a lot about him we don't know, which means any twist on his history has the potential to be interesting. Plus there's the bonus of knowing Flynn is gold no matter who you pair him on screen with.
Varys has always been a bit of an enigma on Game of Thrones. His past is shrouded with mystery, though we know a bit of his origin tale, and it's been unclear whether there's any magical component to his resourceful ways (he hates magic, but can he really do everything he does without some supernatural support?). Varys is a character who does his best work behind-the-scenes and under the table, which is why it would be so interesting to bring him to the forefront.
This series could be similar to Better Call Saul in execution (yes, the second BCS reference of this article), as Varys had an interesting life we don't know much about before he became the Master of Whispers (and we could get to see much more of the fascinating Littlefinger/Varys dynamic from early Game of Thrones seasons), and could catch up with him after Game of Thrones' final season wraps up. As long as he doesn't die. Hopefully he doesn't die.
Game of Thrones is set in a world where magic is returning to the land; in many ways, Daenerys' three dragons being born was a catalyst that caused magic to come rushing back into a world where it had run dry. But the biggest catalyst that fans know of in the history of George R.R. Martin's writing is the Doom of Valyria. It's easily one of the most captivating chapters of The World of Ice and Fire, which Martin co-wrote with Westeros.org's Elio Garcia and Linda Antonsson.
Valyria is a land that's only briefly appeared in Game of Thrones, when Jorah and Tyrion took an ill-fated boat trip past it in Season 5, but has a rich history and a huge question mark hanging over it. The Valyrian Freehold was filled with magic and dragons during the five centuries it was around, but something mysterious and terrible -- the Doom -- caused the end to that civilization as we knew it. (Before the Doom, Valyria was essentially the greatest and most advanced city in the world.)
The Targaryens were originally one of the dragon houses in Valyria but left there prior to the Doom to found Dragonstone in Westeros. They could be the hook that gets people interested, but this could be a series on the scale of Rome steeped with the magical, fantastical elements that Game of Thrones held back on. It also could be a cool opportunity for Martin to step in and finally reveal to fans what happened to cause the end of Valyria as we know it.
There are endless possibilities for spinoffs to Game of Thrones. These are our four favorites, but make sure to let us know what you'd like to see in the comments section below! And stay tuned to IGN for our coverage of Game of Thrones coming up at San Diego Comic-Con.
Terri Schwartz is Entertainment Editor at IGN. Talk to her on Twitter at @Terri_Schwartz.
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