The character of Ned Stark in a still from Game of Thrones.
Los Angeles:
US network HBO will make a big screen adaptation of the popular show Game of Thrones when the fantasy drama ends its run on TV, said its creator George R R Martin, reports dailystar.co.uk.
Game of Thrones, which is mainly filmed in Belfast, won several Emmys this year. Speaking at the HBO afterparty, author Mr Martin said that he will not be involved in the film and that show writers David Benioff and D B Weiss will be in charge. (Also Read: Emmy Nominations: It's Mad Men vs Game of Thrones)
Mr Martin, who is currently writing the final two parts of the Game of Thrones series of books, said: "There will be a movie but I will not be involved."
"I have too much to do. That is something HBO and Mr Weiss and David are dealing with. I have two more books to finish and I still have so much to do. The pressure is on. I am such a slow writer and the fans get upset that I don't write faster," he added.
A production source said that the film may go back in time.
The source said: "With the Game of Thrones universe, there is much rich material and no constraints on when that story will take place. They are considering going back in time during certain periods of the series, which could be examined as a one-off plot."
"That means that some of the big characters, who fans have seen die on screen could be resurrected such as Robb Stark, Catelyn Stark, Oberyn Martell, The Red Viper and Ned Stark," he added.
Despite such plans, Mr Benioff ruled out extending the TV series to 10 seasons.
He said: "No way in hell, because we know what the end is and we're rapidly approaching it."
Game of Thrones, which is mainly filmed in Belfast, won several Emmys this year. Speaking at the HBO afterparty, author Mr Martin said that he will not be involved in the film and that show writers David Benioff and D B Weiss will be in charge. (Also Read: Emmy Nominations: It's Mad Men vs Game of Thrones)
Mr Martin, who is currently writing the final two parts of the Game of Thrones series of books, said: "There will be a movie but I will not be involved."
"I have too much to do. That is something HBO and Mr Weiss and David are dealing with. I have two more books to finish and I still have so much to do. The pressure is on. I am such a slow writer and the fans get upset that I don't write faster," he added.
A production source said that the film may go back in time.
The source said: "With the Game of Thrones universe, there is much rich material and no constraints on when that story will take place. They are considering going back in time during certain periods of the series, which could be examined as a one-off plot."
"That means that some of the big characters, who fans have seen die on screen could be resurrected such as Robb Stark, Catelyn Stark, Oberyn Martell, The Red Viper and Ned Stark," he added.
Despite such plans, Mr Benioff ruled out extending the TV series to 10 seasons.
He said: "No way in hell, because we know what the end is and we're rapidly approaching it."
