Game of Thrones became a global sensation when it arrived on HBO, inspiring countless fans to read George R.R. Martin’s novels that it was based on. TV audiences returned to Westeros thanks to the prequel series House of the Dragon, which is currently filming its second seasons across the pond. Martin recently explained where HOTD Season 2 is with filming, while also offering an update on his long-awaited novel Winds of Winter.
While Game of Thrones ended with its controversial final season back in 2019, a number of George R.R. Martin’s books have yet to be released. And therefore, it’s unclear if things end the same way on the page as the screen. Martin’s blog offered some much needed updates on both the next novel Winds of Winter, and the sophomore season of HOTD. Regarding the latter, he spoke about the progress of filming, and why the show continues to shoot in the midst of the ongoing strikes by WGA and SAG AFTRA. In his words:
