Widely known for being the most brutal show of the generation, it’s hard not to wonder if the upcoming prequel, House of the Dragon, could somehow exceed that level of twist. Thankfully, Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin finally has an answer.
Another Red Wedding Massacre in House of the Dragon?
During House of the Dragon’s premiere episode with Vanity Fair, Martin and writer Ryan Condal revealed that there would be a scene in the prequel that could rival the contentious Red Wedding scene from Game of Thrones.
George R.R. Martin Opens Up About Writing The Red Wedding Episode
George R.R. Martin – who created Game of Thrones and is now set to introduce the prequel House of the Dragon, even had a “painful” time penning the Red Wedding chapter, as he told The Independent:
Even the legendary author believes that the chapter was too horrible for TV but still grateful for the buzz that it reached.
Martin went on to discuss how the Red Wedding chapter signifies the real world, particularly how it could be devastating to experience an unexpected loss of a loved one.
Martin concluded by revealing foremost his reason for writing the Red Wedding chapter, making sure that people who either read the book or watch Game of Thrones could mourn for their favorite characters.
House of the Dragon will premiere on HBO on August 21.
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