HBO spent almost $30 million for a Game of Thrones spin-off that never took off!
In book Tinderbox: HBO's Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers, author James Andrew Miller reveals that the network spent a hefty amount in the making of an untitled Game of Throne spin-off that was later discontinued.
As per the book, prominent starts from the original series has signed up to play in the new show, including Naomi Watts. The show would be directed by S.J. Clarkson.
Plot of the series revolved around thousands of years before Game of Thrones, featuring distant ancestors of noble families like the Starks and Lannisters
However, soon after the hefty spent, it was decided that HBO would instead be investing in another spin-off titled House of the Dragon, another prequel set much closer in time to Game of Thrones about the dragon-filled civil war in House Targaryen.
Sushmita Sen received much appreciation from her fans and critics for her performance in season 2 of ‘Aarya’
John Cena recently hinted that he is not planning to start a family yet
Kidman worked as an usherette at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre
The new original webtoon, '7Fates: CHAKHO,' is based on the boyband
'Cooking With Paris' will not return with second season as Netflix has opted not to renew the reality series
Simon Cowell proposed his girlfriend Lauren Silverman on Christmas Eve in Barbados