Westeros Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 At the San Francisco premiere of Game of Thrones, Access Hollywood asked George R.R. Martin a few questions. The first? Whether he’d write a script for the sixth season… and the answer is, “No”:Note that this statement comes less than two weeks after GRRM commented on Livejournal that he was at that time “wrestling” with the same question. So it looks likely that he settled on an answer pretty much around the time that he decided to remove some appearances from his schedule.Visit the Site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWhiteRabbit Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That's a little frightening..... Unless that's because he's about to finish The Winds of Winter and D&D already know what's going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Skwisgaar Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Think about it this way - if he finishes the book, he will have written a large percentage of all ten episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Creighton Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 He's working on the books right now and I believe they are doing scripts for season 6 right now so it makes sense.I do wonder if D&D have source material from Winds to work off of, I would hope so but you never know. I could understand Martin not letting it out of his sight because it is unpublished. But I would feel better if they were using what he was done and not coming up with everything on there own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konradsmith Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Here's a more detailed accounting of why from his notablog. "Speaking of which... after wrestling with it for a month or so, I've decided not to script an episode for season six of GAME OF THRONES. Writing a script takes me three weeks, minimum, and longer when it is not a straight adaptation from the novels. And really, it would cost me more time than that, since I have never been good at changing gears from one medium to another and back again. Writing a season six script would cost me a month's work on WINDS, and maybe as much as six weeks, and I cannot afford that. With David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Bryan Cogman on board, the scriptwriting chores for season six should be well covered. My energies are best devoted to WINDS." Source: http://grrm.livejournal.com/415405.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny717 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Personnally I'd rather see him working on the book, so that's all fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbison from Ibben Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 My energies are best devoted to WINDS. And there was much rejoicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of thrones Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 He's working on the books right now and I believe they are doing scripts for season 6 right now so it makes sense.I do wonder if D&D have source material from Winds to work off of, I would hope so but you never know. I could understand Martin not letting it out of his sight because it is unpublished. But I would feel better if they were using what he was done and not coming up with everything on there own. He's working on the books right now and I believe they are doing scripts for season 6 right now so it makes sense.I do wonder if D&D have source material from Winds to work off of, I would hope so but you never know. I could understand Martin not letting it out of his sight because it is unpublished. But I would feel better if they were using what he was done and not coming up with everything on there own. D&D has access at all books material and at Martin himself. They know everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion the Perfect Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The fact that he says he " can not afford " the 4-6 weeks to write a script for S6 makes me even more optimistic that we are going to see WINDS very soon(by early next year). Just to much important stuff in TWoW to leave to D&D. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj4iy Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I don't read anything into it. The book will be finished when it's finished...the show has deadlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWhiteRabbit Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 You know who I feel bad for? The book fans pre-2005. I mean didn't Martin say in 2006 he was almost done with book 5 and then it takes another FIVE years to get published? I would have gone completely insane. That's the beauty of the show. We have a focused, dedicated group of people that produce a season of spectacular television each year. Unfortunately, this five year delay for book 5 is what really screwed up the whole timeline and pretty much guaranteed the show would finish first.In an ideal world I would read the books first, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over the show spoiling the ending. At least I'll experience the suspense the unsullied feel for a season or two. The only thing that would concern me is D&D having to work with very limited info, but it appears they practically know everything Martin knows, so no need to panic (hopefully). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj4iy Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 You know who I feel bad for. The book fans pre-2005. I mean didn't Martin say in 2006 he was almost done with book 5 and then it takes another FIVE years to be published? I would have gone completely insane. That's the beauty of the show. We have a focused, dedicated group of people that produce a season of spectacular television each year. Unfortunately, this five year delay is what really screwed up the whole timeline and pretty much guaranteed the show would finish first.In an ideal world I would read the books first, but I'm not going to lose Amy sleep over the show spoiling the ending. At least I'll experience the suspense the unsullied feel for a season or two. The only thing that would concern me is D&D having to work with very limited info, but it appears they practically know every Martin knows, so no need to panicMy husband read the books when ASoS came out. He loves the show...it's actually one of the few shows we watch together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWhiteRabbit Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 My husband read the books when ASoS came out. He loves the show...it's actually one of the few shows we watch together.That's great. I'm just glad there are people like me that can appreciate both as separate entities. On the other hand, I can understand why some that have been with the books so long are protective of the product. But if all they feel is negativity about the show I just don't understand why they continue to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj4iy Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 That's great. I'm just glad there are people like me that can appreciate both as separate entities. On the other hand, I can understand why some that have been with the books so long are protective of the product. But if all they feel is negativity about the show I just don't understand why they continue to watch.I agree. I don't see the point in wasting my time watching something that gives me no pleasure...if I don't like what I'm watching, no matter how invested I am in it up to that point, I won't continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fixit Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 My husband read the books when ASoS came out. He loves the show...it's actually one of the few shows we watch together. To wait 15+ years... almost frightening in a way, isn't it? If Martin finishes the whole series by, say, 2020 (quite an optimistic projection methinks) there'll be people who were 18 when they first started reading AGoT who'll be 42 by 2020. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 You know who I feel bad for? The book fans pre-2005. I mean didn't Martin say in 2006 he was almost done with book 5 and then it takes another FIVE years to get published? Am I glad I waited until season 2 was finished before reading the books. Finished them a couple of months later. But that was 2012 and I even think it takes long before Winds is done. But 6 years for aDwD is really long :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj4iy Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 To wait 15+ years... almost frightening in a way, isn't it? If Martin finishes the whole series by, say, 2020 (quite an optimistic projection methinks) there'll be people who were 18 when they first started reading AGoT who'll be 42 by 2020. :ack: We met in college when he first started reading these books.Since then:1. He's graduated with a BS and an MS in nuclear engineering...2. I've traveled to Japan and also graduated with a double major in Japanese and International Business...3. We've moved to another state...4. We've both had successful careers...5. We've traveled the world...6. And had our two children...one of which is already in school.So yeah...if the last book didn't come out until 2020, he'd be 40 years old. I know some people are content to wait forever for the books, but we both want the ending as soon as possible...no matter the format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chebyshov Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 That's great. I'm just glad there are people like me that can appreciate both as separate entities. On the other hand, I can understand why some that have been with the books so long are protective of the product. But if all they feel is negativity about the show I just don't understand why they continue to watch. Cultural necessity. GOT is a cultural phenomenon, and for better or for worse pretty, typical water cooler conversation You can keep talking about "separate entities," and I agree that they're not the same story at this point, but the resolutions will be "similar," meaning there are legitimate plot spoilers that will have meaning to book readers. Kind of a continuation of #2, but given its prevalence in our society (especially social media), the risk of being spoiled for readers who don't want to be is incredibly high...almost impossible to avoid, actually. Many would rather at least watch how the "story" unfolds with some context (albeit changed from the books), rather than reading a tweet about King Jon or something. It's fun to try and outpace Cersei in wine consumption during the viewings. There's something satisfying about complaining and commiserating with other book readers. In an odd way it kind of makes the books shine even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 We met in college when he first started reading these books.Since then:1. He's graduated with a BS and an MS in nuclear engineering...2. I've traveled to Japan and also graduated with a double major in Japanese and International Business...3. We've moved to another state...4. We've both had successful careers...5. We've traveled the world...6. And had our two children...one of which is already in school.So yeah...if the last book didn't come out until 2020, he'd be 40 years old. I know some people are content to wait forever for the books, but we both want the ending as soon as possible...no matter the format. That’s pretty weird.. But then again, if I list my accomplishments since The first book came out:1. Learned to read, write, drive a bike, drive a scooter/moped, do math, and a lot more.2. Finished primary school (was in 2nd year when the book came out, 8 years total)3. Started and Finished secondary school. (6 years)4. Delivered about 100.000 newspapers.5. Got a BS in Engineering (4 years)6. Atm working for 1,5 year already. 7. Went on ~20 vacations to all kind of countrys. So I was like 5 when that book came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj4iy Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Cultural necessity. GOT is a cultural phenomenon, and for better or for worse pretty, typical water cooler conversationYou can keep talking about "separate entities," and I agree that they're not the same story at this point, but the resolutions will be "similar," meaning there are legitimate plot spoilers that will have meaning to book readers.Kind of a continuation of #2, but given its prevalence in our society (especially social media), the risk of being spoiled for readers who don't want to be is incredibly high...almost impossible to avoid, actually. Many would rather at least watch how the "story" unfolds with some context (albeit changed from the books), rather than reading a tweet about King Jon or something.It's fun to try and outpace Cersei in wine consumption during the viewings.There's something satisfying about complaining and commiserating with other book readers.In an odd way it kind of makes the books shine even more.TBF, most people would die before they outpaced Cersei in alcohol consumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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