Photo: Helen Sloan/HBOThe author behind theGame of Thronessaga has revealed the title for the franchise’s prequel pilot.While reacting to the news thatNaomi Wattshad beencast in the project, George R.R. Martin seemingly confirmed its title:The Long Night.“Casting is now underway for THE LONG NIGHT, the first of the GAME OF THRONES successor series to ordered to film,” he tweeted. “HBO has just announced the first cast member: NAOMI WATTS is coming on board as one of our stars.”Entertainment Weeklyconfirmed Watts’ casting on Tuesday, reporting that theKing KongandMulholland Driveactress has been cast as a “charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret” in the follow-up to the HBO fantasy sensation.TheGoTprequel is from writer Jane Goldman andA Song of Ice and Fireauthor Martin. The project, which is expected to begin filming in early 2019, is actively casting for numerous roles and also seeking a director.RELATED VIDEO:Game of Thrones’ Star Peter Dinklage Teases Final Season: ‘You’re in for It’The network released a description without a title: “Taking place thousands of years before the events ofGame of Thrones, the series chronicles the world’s descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. And only one thing is for sure: From the horrifying secrets of Westeros’ history to the true origin of the white walkers, the mysteries of the East, to the Starks of legend… it’s not the story we think we know.”
Photo: Helen Sloan/HBO
The author behind theGame of Thronessaga has revealed the title for the franchise’s prequel pilot.While reacting to the news thatNaomi Wattshad beencast in the project, George R.R. Martin seemingly confirmed its title:The Long Night.“Casting is now underway for THE LONG NIGHT, the first of the GAME OF THRONES successor series to ordered to film,” he tweeted. “HBO has just announced the first cast member: NAOMI WATTS is coming on board as one of our stars.”Entertainment Weeklyconfirmed Watts’ casting on Tuesday, reporting that theKing KongandMulholland Driveactress has been cast as a “charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret” in the follow-up to the HBO fantasy sensation.TheGoTprequel is from writer Jane Goldman andA Song of Ice and Fireauthor Martin. The project, which is expected to begin filming in early 2019, is actively casting for numerous roles and also seeking a director.RELATED VIDEO:Game of Thrones’ Star Peter Dinklage Teases Final Season: ‘You’re in for It’The network released a description without a title: “Taking place thousands of years before the events ofGame of Thrones, the series chronicles the world’s descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. And only one thing is for sure: From the horrifying secrets of Westeros’ history to the true origin of the white walkers, the mysteries of the East, to the Starks of legend… it’s not the story we think we know.”
The author behind theGame of Thronessaga has revealed the title for the franchise’s prequel pilot.
While reacting to the news thatNaomi Wattshad beencast in the project, George R.R. Martin seemingly confirmed its title:The Long Night.
“Casting is now underway for THE LONG NIGHT, the first of the GAME OF THRONES successor series to ordered to film,” he tweeted. “HBO has just announced the first cast member: NAOMI WATTS is coming on board as one of our stars.”
Entertainment Weeklyconfirmed Watts’ casting on Tuesday, reporting that theKing KongandMulholland Driveactress has been cast as a “charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret” in the follow-up to the HBO fantasy sensation.
TheGoTprequel is from writer Jane Goldman andA Song of Ice and Fireauthor Martin. The project, which is expected to begin filming in early 2019, is actively casting for numerous roles and also seeking a director.
RELATED VIDEO:Game of Thrones’ Star Peter Dinklage Teases Final Season: ‘You’re in for It’
The network released a description without a title: “Taking place thousands of years before the events ofGame of Thrones, the series chronicles the world’s descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. And only one thing is for sure: From the horrifying secrets of Westeros’ history to the true origin of the white walkers, the mysteries of the East, to the Starks of legend… it’s not the story we think we know.”
source: people.com
