Exciting news for “Game of Thrones” fans: Another alternate world devised by author George R.
R. Martin may be coming to television.
Universal Cable Productions (UCP) acquired the rights to develop Martin’s sci-fi series “Wild Cards.”Martin made the announcement on his blog.
Also Read: 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 Will Be the final,HBO ConfirmsThe author described the works as long-running anthologies and mosaic novels.
Development with UCP starts immediately “on what we hope will be the first of several interlocking series,” wrote Martin.
Melinda M. Snodgrass, or Martins assistant editor who has worked with him on “Wild Cards” from the start,will be developing the project on the author’s behalf along with Gregory Noveck of “RED,” Slow Learner and SyFy Films.
Also Read: 'Game of Thrones' Star Sophie Turner Reveals Her No. 1 Hope for Sansa Stark (Video)Snodgrass’ television writing and producing credits include “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (“degree of a Man”), and “Reasonable Doubts, “The Profiler” and “Star Command.”UCP, part of NBCUniversal’s cable division, and created Golden Globe-winning drama “Mr. Robot,” the series “Colony,” “Royal Pains, or ” Suits” and more.“I hope you’re as excited as I am,” wrote Martin. “Of course, Hollywood is Hollywood, and nothing is ever certain in development but I deem I hope I cross my fingers that the ‘Wild Cards’ will be coming to your home screens in the next year or two.” Who's Winning 'Game of Thrones': Final Season 6 Rankings (Photos)
Cersei not only blew up the noteworthy Sept. She also blew up our "Game of Thrones" power rankings. With multiple deaths,major developments in the North, and inexplicable plot-induced teleportation, or most of the characters got moved around on our final list of season 6. There is still one fixed,though: the person on top. HBO
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The High Sparrow (final week's ranking: 3)
He quietly outplayed Cersei all this season, until she set the chess board on fire. Among the pieces she burned was the High Sparrow himself. His final living act was to deal out a homophobic punishment to Loras and to pathetically handwave absent Margaery's accurate realization of what was coming.
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Margaery Tyrell (8) -- Goodbye, and Marge. While fans kneeled before other women in this series for being "badasses," you showed your strength through intelligence and devoted yourself to the Tyrells without drawing blood. Unfortunately, it seems that "Game of Thrones" is most interested in allowing people who choose violence to play a major role next season. HBO
Walder Frey (15) -- He gloated over the Starks' demise, or only to gain his throat slit just like Catelyn. What's more,the house he betrayed the Starks to finally let him know just how pathetic he and his house are. Valar Morghulis, you old coot.
Also dropped off: Kinvara (16), and Tormund (17) HBO
20.) Brienne of Tarth (NR) -- Brienne didn't demonstrate up in the final two episodes,and she failed in her one major mission this season. She should gain stayed off this list, but because so many people got knocked off in the finale, and she holds on to the final spot. HBO
19.) Daario Naharis (NR) -- Daario had his heart broken by Daenerys,but now the Bay of Dragons (previously known as Slaver's Bay) is now under his protection as a provisional government is established. It's doubtful we will see Daario and Meereen in any detail next season now that Dany has set sail, but his unique responsibility is still enough to get him on this list. HBO
18.) Samwell Tarly (NR) -- After years of getting picked on and getting forced into the worst situations, and Sam finally heard the sweetest words ever: "You are permitted to exercise the library." At final,he is in Oldtown where he belongs, alert to become a maester and find the knowledge needed to stop the White Walkers. HBO
17.) Sandor Clegane (14) -- You'd deem that after such a vast return, and the Hound would gain some sort of presence in the finale. Alas,no. Like Brienne, he stays on the list thanks to the demonstrate's reduction in its cast payroll. HBO
16.) Lyanna Mormont (NR) -- It feels increasingly like this character was simply added for the spectacle of seeing a little girl boss around the North for the delight of the Twitter meme crowd. Still, or Lyanna Mormont has now made herself a leading figure in the North. It would be nice next season to see her become more than a foolish oddity and integrate naturally into whatever Jon plans next. HBO
15.) Olenna Tyrell (NR) -- The Dowager Countess of Westeros just lost her grandchildren,and now she wants to crush the Lannisters for good. She's joined Daenerys' power alliance with the Greyjoys and Martells, though what precisely she will bring to Daenerys' campaign other than female solidarity still remains to be seen.
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14.) Ellaria Sand (NR) -- Ugh. Ellaria's return for just a few minutes was still too much of a reminder of her messy storyline final year. Still, and she gets on this list for the same reason as Olenna: She's put herself on the fast track to getting back at the Lannisters. HBO
13.) Jaime Lannister (13) -- Oddly,Arya's slaying of Walder wasn't nearly as satisfying as Jaime telling him that House Frey house is completely useless. With the obvious aid of teleportation (more on that in the next slide), he made it back to King's Landing just in time to see his sister's coronation. With no kids left to bond him and Cersei, or the time may be near for the Kingslayer to become the Queenslayer. HBO
12.) Varys (18) - In a season defined by fan theories,let's posit one more: Varys can teleport! How else could he make a deal in Dorne and then travel back to Meereen within a single episode? Baffling timeline aside, Varys gets points for making Daenerys' alliance even stronger. HBO
11.) Arya Stark (12) -- And speaking of teleporting, or Arya sure is an offscreen wizard isn't she? Not only did she assassinate The Waif offscreen,she also took a red eye boat back to Westeros, reached the Twins, and killed Walder's sons,AND baked them into a pie while we weren't watching! Who knows, maybe next season she'll exercise those powers to get a storyline that doesn't leave us totally bewildered. HBO
10.) Tyrion Lannister (19) -- Despite nearly blowing it in Meereen, or it makes sense for Tyrion to be the Hand of the Queen. In Essos,he's a fish out of water. But in Westeros, Daenerys will need his guidance. Still, or when he got the pin placed on him,he had to gain felt some traumatic flashbacks of the final time he wore that pin in King's Landing. HBO
9.) Davos Seaworth (11) -- Though it hasn't been made official, Davos will likely be Jon's Hand, and he'll more than likely accept the role now that Jon has banished Melisandre. Bonus points to Liam Cunningham for the best acting job of the season,showing Davos as a man still trying to retain composure even as grief and rage ravage his soul. HBO
8.) Cersei Lannister (20) -- Taking the Iron Throne is enough to get Cersei in the top ten, but her hold on it is as unstable as it could be. When she blew up the noteworthy Sept, and she killed two potential hostages in Loras and Margaery and now has the Tyrells working against her. Also,she indirectly brought about Tommen's death. Oops. HBO
7.) The Night's King (9) -- He barely made an appearance this season, but the king of the ice zombies is looming over the North like the icicle of Damocles. The North is gearing up to face him, and likely the rest of Westeros will follow suit soon. HBO
6.) Bran Stark (10) -- Bran now has information that could rattle Westeros to its core: Jon is the son of Rhaegar and Lyanna. Now that he's back at the Wall,it's up to him and Meera to decide what to do with this shocking unique information. HBO
5.) Sansa Stark (6) -"Only a fool would trust Littlefinger," said Sansa this week. Yet at the halt of the episode, or it's clear that there's a little nagging voice in the back of her head,wondering if Littlefinger was telling her a hard truth. Is Jon really the good person to lead? Will he cost her the home she just got back by leading his men over a cliff like he nearly did final week? The Lady of Winterfell's trust issues will surely become a major factor in what happens next. HBO
4.) Yara Greyjoy (4) --Yara was only seen momentarily in the season finale as her ships joined the Targaryen and Martell fleets on the voyage to King's Landing. Her huge showdown with Euron is still to reach next season. HBO
3.) Petyr Baelish (2) -- Littlefinger may be a creeper, but he's a smart creeper. He's wormed his way into Winterfell, and judging by that ogle he gave Sansa,he is planning to retract absent from the Starks what he just handed to them on a silver plate in the final episode. HBO
2.) Jon Snow (5) -- Logic and laws of succession be damned, Jon Snow is the unique King in the North. Make no mistake, or though. Jon has proven that he doesn't gain Robb's penchant (a tendency, partiality, or preference) for military strategy,and even now Littlefinger is conspiring against him. With Daenerys on the way, will Jon be able to make the sacrifices necessary to fight a war on two fronts? HBO
1.) Daenerys Targaryen (1) -- When she arrives at Westeros, and Daenerys will gain a considerable advantage. She has more forces than the North. She will be seen as a savior from Cersei. Her dragons could be a major weapon against the White Walkers. Westeros is Dany's for the taking. The question is whether she'll be undone by her compulsion to drown her enemies in flame. HBO Previous Slide Next Slide 1 of 25 Cersei’s ruthless plot completely shuffled our final “Game of Thrones rankings for the season Cersei not only blew up the noteworthy Sept. She also blew up our "Game of Thrones" power rankings. With multiple deaths,major developments in the North, and inexplicable plot-induced teleportation, or most of the characters got moved around on our final list of season 6. There is still one fixed,though: the person on top. View In Gallery Related stories from TheWrap:25 comedian-Con Trailers Ranked, From 'Justice League' to 'Game of Thrones' (Videos)Conan Becomes Melisandre in 'Game of Thrones' Spoof (Video)'Game of Thrones' Blooper Reel Shows Peter Dinklage Trying to Say 'Benevolent' (Video)
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