TV series franchise to be turned into a film with legendary writer on board

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4 Mar 2026 • 5:10 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A Game of Thrones movie is reportedly in development at Warner Bros., adding to the franchise's existing television spin-offs.
  • The screenplay for the film has been written by Beau Willimon, known for his work on House of Cards and Andor.
  • The plot is expected to center on Aegon I, the founder of the Targaryen dynasty, a character not yet depicted on screen.
  • The movie's production may be dependent on the pending Paramount Skydance takeover of Warner Bros.
  • This potential film follows numerous other proposed Game of Thrones spin-offs, many of which have not come to fruition, including a Jon Snow sequel series which Kit Harington confirmed is currently “off the table.”

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