George R.R. Martin reportedly hints at disagreements with House of the Dragon showrunners
As a seasoned gamer and avid reader of fantasy literature, I have been following George R.R. Martin’s work with bated breath for years. The recent events surrounding House of the Dragon have me feeling like a dragon riding the winds of Westeros, filled with both exhilaration and trepidation.
Over the past weekend, George R.R. Martin, the writer of “A Song of Ice and Fire,” dropped by a convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he delivered an informal discussion about his personal life and professional work. This information comes from attendees who shared their experiences online since the event wasn’t videotaped.
After finishing the second season of “House of the Dragon,” a series derived from George R.R. Martin’s book “Fire & Blood,” I found myself eager to learn his thoughts, given the numerous alterations from the original storyline. Martin has commended several aspects of the season, particularly episodes like “Rhaenyra the Cruel” and “The Red Dragon and the Gold.” However, he hasn’t been entirely positive. He’s mentioned minor discrepancies, such as inaccuracies with dragon heraldry on flags, and recently discussed his concerns about TV producers who transform a great book into something of their own when adapting it for television. “They rarely improve it,” he stated during a recent discussion. “In 999 times out of a thousand, they worsen it. Even if they’re adapting Dickens or Tolkien or Shakespeare or anyone else, they opt to make it their own, but they never manage to surpass the original because generally, those who are making these adaptations aren’t as talented as the authors who created the stories in the first place.”
As a gamer, let me clarify: Martin hasn’t explicitly mentioned “House of the Dragon” here. He’s got a history in TV, and he understands that things can shift during production. If he was displeased with the adaptations made to “Fire & Blood”, I think he’d be too tactful to express it so directly.
Simultaneously, the moment seems significant, as it’s not easy to overlook. A Reddit user named nickrl, who participated in the panel (it’s worth mentioning they later deleted their posts), claims that Martin subtly suggested there have been differences of opinion between him and the HOTD showrunners.
He said “House of the Dragon season 1 was great. Season 2… err… I’m going to write a blog post about that.”
I look forward to reading it.
Beware SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2 below
In my gaming world, let me share some insights about House of the Dragon’s twisting of George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood in season 2. Compared to season 1, it seems like a storm swept through the narrative, making drastic alterations. For instance, Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower, sworn enemies in the book, find themselves on the same side by the end of the show’s second season.
Occasionally, authors may transfer their book rights to Hollywood and appear less concerned with subsequent adaptations; an example being Andrzej Sapkowski, the author of The Witcher series, who seems indifferent towards Netflix’s treatment of his TV show. In contrast, George R.R. Martin demonstrates keen interest, regularly offering insights on shows derived from his works through blog posts and even visiting sets, such as with Game of Thrones spinoffs being developed by HBO. As per a fellow Redditor, brachycephalopod, Martin expressed excitement about television because he gets to witness his concepts unfold visually.
As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but feel Martin’s frustration when the show strays too far from his original books – it’s clear that these changes don’t sit well with him. In an interview, he admitted to questioning whether he was being foolish for insisting on faithfulness in the adaptation. He pointed out that many authors sell their TV rights and move on, probably content with their decision. Yet, Martin finds himself torn between his desire to maintain a faithful adaptation and considering letting go, allowing the showrunners free rein while he focuses on writing new books.
It does sound like a tricky dilemma. I hope Martin finds a way through it that agrees with him.
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2024-08-27 22:41