Westeros moves to the big screen. The flagship franchise created by George R. R. Martin, ‘Game of Thrones’, will reach cinemas worldwide through a colossal project. All the clues lie in the film’s title, which we already know officially and you will easily recognise from the History books within the universe of the novels: ‘Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest’, which we imagine will be translated in Spain as ‘The Conquest of Aegon’.
There is a lot to tell in a single feature film when series have had the advantage of relying on multiple seasons, but there is time for the producers to find a way. Its release is scheduled for summer 2029, specifically June 6 of that year. We shall see how the dates shift up to the premiere. At least preproduction is already underway.
The Origin of the Targaryens
The title is a clear statement of intent. Aegon I is a legendary name in Westeros, precisely that of the first king of the Seven Kingdoms. He conquered and unified the entire continent under his rule, learned to wield the dragons’ power, and himself began the calendar that governs the saga’s dates. He is also crucial for another factor: he is the first of the Targaryens, the founder of the most important dynasty in his world.
Without Aegon and the admiration he inspires there would be no ‘House of the Dragon’, the current series that narrates Westeros’ decline a hundred years after the king’s reign. He is a cornerstone in Westeros mythology that cannot be compared to any other character or event, and we know a lot about him largely through legends. A film that studies how he rose to power and what kind of ruler he was is of extreme interest to fans, both of adaptations and of the original ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ books.
Far on the Horizon
Although we’re eager to see the project become a reality, it should be noted that it is still far from a full-blown reality. There is a preliminary script written by Beau Willimon, but the feature film has not announced any actors or a director involved in the project. We will have to give it a bit more time to learn the concrete details.
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