Game Of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin admits he feels 'sad' the show won't have more seasons to faithfully adapt his A Song Of Ice And Fire series

By Roxy Simons For Mailonline

Published: 14:21 EDT, 11 May 2019 | Updated: 15:05 EDT, 11 May 2019

George R. R. Martin confessed to feeling 'a little sad' that there aren't more seasons of Game Of Thrones to faithfully adapt his A Song Of Ice And Fire series in full.

The author, 70, spoke candidly about his thoughts on the series coming to an end in an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine in April, which was published after the first two episodes of the eighth season were released.

And the creative mind behind the fantasy juggernaut told the publication that he'd have preferred it if the show did 'it exactly the way [he] did', but understood that the showrunners and actors couldn't be expected to sign on to a show for that long.

Emotional: George R. R. Martin admitted he felt 'a little sad' Game Of Thrones won't have more seasons to faithfully adapt his A Song Of Ice And Fire series, in an interview released in April

Emotional: George R. R. Martin admitted he felt 'a little sad' Game Of Thrones won't have more seasons to faithfully adapt his A Song Of Ice And Fire series, in an interview released in April

He explained: 'You know, it’s complex. I’m a little sad, actually. I wish we had a few more seasons. But I understand. 

'Dave [Benioff] and Dan [Weiss] are gonna go on to do other things, and I’m sure some of the actors were signed up for like seven or eight years, and they would like to go on and take other roles.'

While he admitted he wasn't 'angry or anything like that', George did explain that having his prose adapted for the small screen has sometimes been 'traumatic' due to conflicting creative visions that resulted in 'a lot of conflict'.

George went on to add: 'The series has been… not completely faithful. Otherwise, it would have to run another five seasons.'

Sad farewell: The creative mind behind the fantasy juggernaut said he'd have preferred it if the show did 'it exactly the way [he] did', but understood the reason behind it ending

Sad farewell: The creative mind behind the fantasy juggernaut said he'd have preferred it if the show did 'it exactly the way [he] did', but understood the reason behind it ending

The author is currently working on the sixth book in the series titled The Winds Of Winter, which will then be followed by the franchise's final novel A Dream Of Spring.

But that's not all, as George is also on hand to assist HBO with their many spin-off shows, which will follow a wide range of different stories and periods from his books.

Earlier this month he admitted the subscription-only channel is planning to capitalise on the shows enormous popularity by developing a handful of shows set within the sprawling Game Of Thrones universe. 

'We have had five different Game Of Thrones successor shows in development (I mislike the term "spinoffs") at HBO, and three of them are still moving forward nicely,' he told fans in a personal blog post. 

High hopes: George went on to add, 'The series has been¿ not completely faithful. Otherwise, it would have to run another five seasons'

High hopes: George went on to add, 'The series has been… not completely faithful. Otherwise, it would have to run another five seasons'

'The one I am not supposed to call The Long Night will be shooting later this year, and two other shows remain in the script stage, but are edging closer.'

While the author was careful not to reveal plot details, he did admit his latest book, a complete chronological history of the show's fictional House Targaryen, might offer some clues.

'What are they about? I cannot say,' he wrote. 'But maybe some of you should pick up a copy of Fire And Blood and come up with your own theories.' 

Game of Thrones continues on HBO in the US, and is screened simultaneously at 2 AM on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the UK, on Sunday night. 

Back soon: Game of Thrones continues on HBO in the US, and is screened simultaneously at 2 AM on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the UK, on Sunday night

Back soon: Game of Thrones continues on HBO in the US, and is screened simultaneously at 2 AM on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the UK, on Sunday night

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George R. R. Martin admits he feels 'a little sad' that Game Of Thrones won't have more seasons

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