Should have taken the time to get the OG series right
Top_Performance9486 on
Sadly I just find it hard to care about any GOT project when the main series of books is unfinished and the original series turned into such a mess.
TastyYogurtDrink on
tl;dr: It’s not what you think.
A play – like a literal play on a live stage – had some previews canceled. And the actual run is still scheduled to debut on time. This is literally the least important news you will read today, unless you had tickets for a fucking preview showing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, in which case, sorry.
Appropriate-Room-403 on
I’m convinced he’s never finishing the books as he had literally advertised his availability to direct other projects
zerg1980 on
I don’t think the full story of Robert’s Rebellion needs to be told in any medium, because the events have been discussed elsewhere in such exhaustive detail that a retelling would mostly be crossing off lines on a grocery list. (And given how scattered the details are, a full retelling would certainly introduce inconsistencies).
The story of the Mad King is best left as a colorful backdrop that informs the present state of Westeros.
But, if they *must* tell this story to milk the IP dry… why do it as a stage play? The whole appeal is in the visual spectacle. If they can’t show huge battle scenes or wildfire explosions, wouldn’t everyone be better off with basically any Shakespeare play that features a king?
89colbert on
Dude just finish your fuckin books lol
suppadelicious on
Oh good. Now he will finally dedicate the time to his unfinished books. /s
fuckfeardrinkbeer on
Now announce the cancellations of Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring.
Heavy-Ad4987 on
What happened to the other show which already had a cast announcement?
Realistic-Day-8931 on
Man, this is such a shame about the books. I was there when the first one released, that was the only one I read…just couldn’t get into it. I’m glad I didn’t but man, I sure sympathize with everyone who’s been left hanging, that’s just not fun.
Templar-235 on
This is a misleading headline. The first performances of a GOT stage play were cancelled, the play is still opening days later
WhoMD85 on
Good maybe he will focus on finishing the series now.
ziguslav on
People, look, he’s an old man that finally got rich at the end. It’s no surprise he doesn’t want to spend the little time he has left writing. How many of you would?
Let him enjoy it while he’s still alive and willing to work.
Ill_Arm9344 on
Good. Give us the next book instead.
MorgulKnifeFight on
In my house, we have a total ban on any mention of Game of Thrones. Honestly I wish I never invested the time and thought into it that I did.
I know that’s silly (and it’s just a joke it’s not like I’m serious about it) but most people I know won’t bring it up either. It’s too painful.
ColfaxCastellan on
„After years of development, the franchise’s ambitious new production is finally preparing to make its debut but it’s been hit with a shock cancellation“ is not a sentence of intelligence.
Salty_Host_6431 on
I have a theory that Martin has finished the series, but after seeing the fan reaction to the end of the show, and how toxic a lot of fandoms have become over the past decade, he’s decided to not release the books until after he dies. That way he doesn’t have to deal with anything other than people complaining about the series being finished.
DarkeningSkies1976 on
It’s the stage production *The Mad King* for anyone too fatigued to click…
FLcitizen on
Finish your book
rygelicus on
Trust was broken, George’s projects are no longer something I care to patronize. He had 1 job, finish his book in time for the final season. He failed, and the show runners failed, and he has done nothing to make it right.
Vi7468 on
He shouldn’t be allowed to do anything else until he completes the book series.
One_Trouble_9676 on
There are definitely other fantasy series that could be adapted that are complete!
thebowstreetbastard on
Is this the Tuba Man, Scuba Man thing I read about
vonblick on
I’m thankful that he creates such a cool universe but he needs to scrap the last two books and finish the series from book 3. I think he ruined the books once he got the TV deal for the OG series and needs to own it and recalibrate tons of stuff.
But what an amazing universe he has given us.
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InsideScientist1999 on
What a bullshit article. It’s just the previews that were cancelled.
jollycreation on
As a non-theater goer, I have to admit 4 hours seems like a commitment my ass is not ready for.
1970s_MonkeyKing on
Note to everyone not reading the article, this is the cancellation of a stage production in the UK. So… not really a loss.
yankerofpizzle on
What’s he gonna do now? Finish a different project he started a decade ago?
Sad_Instruction1392 on
Will commit to anything except actually finishing this novel
comfortablynumb83420 on
Dude will do anything except write Winds. It’s so frustrating
Plastic_Hovercraft_5 on
Good!!! old fuck doesn’t want to finish the books
renothecollector on
Just finish the books George! Jesus
subpar-life-attempt on
Dudes, when the current series takes years to get out seasons people just don’t care.
There is so much completed series from the past to watch.
JohnnyTruant89 on
Literally no one in this thread has actually read the article, christ alive. Just click it and read for a minute before you get on your soapbox, is it really that hard?
Deep-Patience1526 on
It’s gone bro. The wave has passed. You’re off the hook.
Reddit_is_fascist69 on
Maybe he should have FINISHED THE FUCKING BOOKS first?
Eofkent on
I moved on a very long time ago.
galileooooo7 on
Idiotic headline. Plays often delay previews when they are having technical challenges to work through.
_BreadDenier on
Bro just finish the damn books and you will be a hero
untitledaccount401 on
George canceled it when it was revealed to him that he would actually have to write something
TexaRican_x82 on
Such terrible, god-awful clickbait. “***The Mad King***, a prequel story set to be performed on stage in the United Kingdom, has seen four preview performances canned at the last minute ahead of [**the show’s premiere on July 25**](https://collider.com/game-of-thrones-the-mad-king-stage-play-premiere/).”
jabberwockytocky on
the stage play cancelled some preview performances.
Lyre on
Finish the books, George.
FazedEclipse2 on
Its sad what happened to the series in the end.
I would love a season of just the long night spanning months multiple battles and ending at Kings Landing.
Then in the Aftermath Dany loses a lot or something falls back to dragonstone and goes full mad queen against Cersei for a season.
Brilliant-Ad-4266 on
Clickbait garbage just like half the articles concerning George
filmguy36 on
Does anyone still care?
That ship has sailed.
He gave up on the last book and that basically killed everything after that
NathanCollier14 on
Finish the book George
funkmeisteruno on
Unless you have suffered Rothfuss, you are a novice.
ozera202 on
TBH I think GRR did finish the books and it was the exact same as how the TV show ended and after the negative backlash he had to rewrite the story backing himself into a corner…. Aka fucked
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They’re trying to milk the shit out of GOT
Should have taken the time to get the OG series right
Sadly I just find it hard to care about any GOT project when the main series of books is unfinished and the original series turned into such a mess.
tl;dr: It’s not what you think.
A play – like a literal play on a live stage – had some previews canceled. And the actual run is still scheduled to debut on time. This is literally the least important news you will read today, unless you had tickets for a fucking preview showing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, in which case, sorry.
I’m convinced he’s never finishing the books as he had literally advertised his availability to direct other projects
I don’t think the full story of Robert’s Rebellion needs to be told in any medium, because the events have been discussed elsewhere in such exhaustive detail that a retelling would mostly be crossing off lines on a grocery list. (And given how scattered the details are, a full retelling would certainly introduce inconsistencies).
The story of the Mad King is best left as a colorful backdrop that informs the present state of Westeros.
But, if they *must* tell this story to milk the IP dry… why do it as a stage play? The whole appeal is in the visual spectacle. If they can’t show huge battle scenes or wildfire explosions, wouldn’t everyone be better off with basically any Shakespeare play that features a king?
Dude just finish your fuckin books lol
Oh good. Now he will finally dedicate the time to his unfinished books. /s
Now announce the cancellations of Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring.
What happened to the other show which already had a cast announcement?
Man, this is such a shame about the books. I was there when the first one released, that was the only one I read…just couldn’t get into it. I’m glad I didn’t but man, I sure sympathize with everyone who’s been left hanging, that’s just not fun.
This is a misleading headline. The first performances of a GOT stage play were cancelled, the play is still opening days later
Good maybe he will focus on finishing the series now.
People, look, he’s an old man that finally got rich at the end. It’s no surprise he doesn’t want to spend the little time he has left writing. How many of you would?
Let him enjoy it while he’s still alive and willing to work.
Good. Give us the next book instead.
In my house, we have a total ban on any mention of Game of Thrones. Honestly I wish I never invested the time and thought into it that I did.
I know that’s silly (and it’s just a joke it’s not like I’m serious about it) but most people I know won’t bring it up either. It’s too painful.
„After years of development, the franchise’s ambitious new production is finally preparing to make its debut but it’s been hit with a shock cancellation“ is not a sentence of intelligence.
I have a theory that Martin has finished the series, but after seeing the fan reaction to the end of the show, and how toxic a lot of fandoms have become over the past decade, he’s decided to not release the books until after he dies. That way he doesn’t have to deal with anything other than people complaining about the series being finished.
It’s the stage production *The Mad King* for anyone too fatigued to click…
Finish your book
Trust was broken, George’s projects are no longer something I care to patronize. He had 1 job, finish his book in time for the final season. He failed, and the show runners failed, and he has done nothing to make it right.
He shouldn’t be allowed to do anything else until he completes the book series.
There are definitely other fantasy series that could be adapted that are complete!
Is this the Tuba Man, Scuba Man thing I read about
I’m thankful that he creates such a cool universe but he needs to scrap the last two books and finish the series from book 3. I think he ruined the books once he got the TV deal for the OG series and needs to own it and recalibrate tons of stuff.
But what an amazing universe he has given us.
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What a bullshit article. It’s just the previews that were cancelled.
As a non-theater goer, I have to admit 4 hours seems like a commitment my ass is not ready for.
Note to everyone not reading the article, this is the cancellation of a stage production in the UK. So… not really a loss.
What’s he gonna do now? Finish a different project he started a decade ago?
Will commit to anything except actually finishing this novel
Dude will do anything except write Winds. It’s so frustrating
Good!!! old fuck doesn’t want to finish the books
Just finish the books George! Jesus
Dudes, when the current series takes years to get out seasons people just don’t care.
There is so much completed series from the past to watch.
Literally no one in this thread has actually read the article, christ alive. Just click it and read for a minute before you get on your soapbox, is it really that hard?
It’s gone bro. The wave has passed. You’re off the hook.
Maybe he should have FINISHED THE FUCKING BOOKS first?
I moved on a very long time ago.
Idiotic headline. Plays often delay previews when they are having technical challenges to work through.
Bro just finish the damn books and you will be a hero
George canceled it when it was revealed to him that he would actually have to write something
Such terrible, god-awful clickbait. “***The Mad King***, a prequel story set to be performed on stage in the United Kingdom, has seen four preview performances canned at the last minute ahead of [**the show’s premiere on July 25**](https://collider.com/game-of-thrones-the-mad-king-stage-play-premiere/).”
the stage play cancelled some preview performances.
Finish the books, George.
Its sad what happened to the series in the end.
I would love a season of just the long night spanning months multiple battles and ending at Kings Landing.
Then in the Aftermath Dany loses a lot or something falls back to dragonstone and goes full mad queen against Cersei for a season.
Clickbait garbage just like half the articles concerning George
Does anyone still care?
That ship has sailed.
He gave up on the last book and that basically killed everything after that
Finish the book George
Unless you have suffered Rothfuss, you are a novice.
TBH I think GRR did finish the books and it was the exact same as how the TV show ended and after the negative backlash he had to rewrite the story backing himself into a corner…. Aka fucked