Chatter is picking up around a possible Arya Stark return in a spinoff series amid the ever-present curiosity surrounding what’s next in the world of Westeros. With that in mind, it’s easy to understand why some fans feel like the Game of Thrones universe might be on the verge of an explosion of spinoffs. According to HBO boss Casey Bloys, the reality behind the scenes is far more restrained than fans might think, though.
Bloys addressed the rising chatter (including past teases from George R. R. Martin about potentially working with Maisie Williams again) during a wide-ranging interview with Deadline. Amid that chat, the exec discussed everything from HBO’s recent ratings wins to the future of its biggest franchises. When the conversation turned to Game of Thrones offshoots, Bloys made it clear that excitement around development has been mistaken for actual production. He explained:
