Warner Bros. Develops Aegon Prequel Film
Beau Willimon submitted a first draft for a Warner Bros. Game of Thrones prequel film about Aegon the Conqueror while HBO develops a rival series and a studio sale looms.
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Overview
Warner Bros. is developing a Game of Thrones prequel film and Beau Willimon has submitted a first draft, sources said.
The film reportedly centers on King Aegon I Targaryen and his conquest of six of the seven kingdoms roughly 300 years before the original series, according to reports.
HBO is developing a separate drama series about Aegon’s conquest, and studio executives described the film as intended to be a "mammoth Dune-sized feature," according to a profile.
The project faces uncertainty because Warner Bros. is being sold to Paramount Skydance in a deal reported at roughly $110 to $111 billion, and the new ownership could alter projects, critics said.
No director or cast has been set, and industry reporting says the draft exists but the project’s greenlight will depend on merger approval and future studio decisions.
Analysis
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FAQ
Beau Willimon is the screenwriter for the Game of Thrones prequel film. He is known for creating 'House of Cards' and writing for 'Andor'.
The film centers on King Aegon I Targaryen's conquest of six of the seven kingdoms in Westeros, approximately 300 years before the original Game of Thrones series.
The film is described as a mammoth Dune-sized feature. Beau Willimon has submitted a first draft, but no director or cast is set, and it awaits greenlight.
HBO is developing a separate drama television series about Aegon’s conquest, while Warner Bros. is creating a feature film on the same historical epoch.
The project faces uncertainty due to Warner Bros. being sold to Paramount Skydance in a $110-111 billion deal, which could alter future studio decisions post-merger.
