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Game of Thronesalmost showed a cameo scene of George R.R. Martin, a chance the author decided against. The famed HBO series wrapped up in 2019 after eight installments, but even today, fans are still lamenting its anticlimactic ending.
Martin’s planned appearance on the show won’t change the fact that the story ended most disappointingly, and perhaps it was a good call that he chose not to accept the showrunners’ offer. Not only was it impractical on his part but it also wouldn’t appease the dismay of fans.
George R.R. Martin Almost Had a Cameo inGame of ThronesSeason 8
David BenioffandDan WeissofferedGeorge R.R. Martina cameo scene for the final season ofGame of Thrones. In his interview withEntertainment Weekly, the author revealed he was enticed to say yes, although he ultimately declined.
David and Dan invited me to a cameo in one of the final episodes, which I was tempted to do, but I didn’t think just for the sake of a cameo I could take the time to return to Belfast.
Martin resides in New Mexico, and it would be an exhausting journey to fly all the way to Northern Ireland to shoot a few-second cameo. Instead, he stayed at home to work on his upcoming book,The Winds of Winter.
Even though Martin declined the offer, he actually did a cameo in the very first episode of the fantasy series. Fans would recall the canceled pilot episode that was plagued with so many problems. At the time, they had different cast members who were eventually replaced. When they scrapped the entire episode, all of the scenes, including Martin’s cameo, were thrown in the bin.
Martin was supposed to be a guest at Khal Drogo and Daenerys’ wedding. When they hiredEmilia Clarketo replace the original actress,Tamzin Merchant, he no longer returned for a cameo.
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It would have been fun, though, if he did actually appear in the show. But, given how the series ended on a low note, his refusing the offer turned out to be a better decision.
George R.R. Martin Expressed His Ire Over Unfaithful Adaptations
The famed writer has previously expressed his dismay over the treatment of theGame of Thronesprequel seriesHouse of the Dragon. Martin poured his heart out on his blog and remarked on every single aspect of the show that he felt was a major deviation from the source material.
What happened in the spinoff show was not too far from what transpired in the original series. Both have become the unfortunate victims of unfaithful screen adaptation, a grave mistake that showrunnerRyan Condalis evidently repeating.
Martin criticized this on his website, along with other concerns regarding the absence of major characters, the sigil of House Targaryen, and the dragons’ lair. He also remarked the same thing aboutGame of Thronesheading in another direction after he became out of the loop from the production, especially in the last four seasons.
Game of Thronesis currently available to watch on HBO.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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