George R.R. Martin Abandons The Winds of Winter for New Animated Movie

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Summary

  • Fans disappointed as George R. R. Martin signs on for new animated project, further delaying The Winds of Winter.
  • Martin involved in producing an animated movie called A Dozen Tough Jobs, leaving fans fearing book delay.
  • Fans express frustration on social media, accepting the potential that The Winds of Winter may never be released.

Fans have given up hope that George R.R. Martin will complete “The Winds of Winter”, his long-awaited sixth novel in the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series, as he’s now busy producing an animated movie. The latest development has stretched the wait for this anticipated book to a record length, leaving fans of Westeros deeply frustrated about the delay in its completion.

After Martin once more infuriated his devoted fanbase by disclosing his collaboration with Colossal Biosciences to unveil their first-ever de-extinction of an animal, specifically a dire wolf, fans were left puzzled about his role in such a significant undertaking when they were still eagerly awaiting the completion of his overdue next novel in the series. Despite knowing that Martin is assisting with the creation of the Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland, many fans find it hard to accept another project from the esteemed author, as it appears to delay the book’s release even more.

Fans Have Had Enough as George R. R. Martin Confirms Another Project That Isn’t The Winds of Winter

Excitedly, I share the latest news about George R.R. Martin diving into another captivating project! He’ll be producing an animated movie titled “A Dozen Tough Jobs“, based on Howard Waldrop’s book. This intriguing adaptation brings a fresh take to the Greek classic of Hercules’ 12 labors, portraying them through the eyes of a resilient sharecropper battling for his freedom in the tumultuous 1920s Mississippi. The talented Joe R. Lansdale, famous for “Bubba Ho-Tep” and “Hap & Leonard”, is penning the screenplay alongside Blue Spirit Animation Studios. Known for their exceptional work on Netflix’s “Blue Eye Samurai”, a series that George R.R. Martin has openly admired, I can’t wait to see what magic they create together!

Currently, as fans of “Game of Thrones” digest this recent development, there’s a growing sense of apprehension among George R.R. Martin’s followers. They worry that this news might push “The Winds of Winter” even further down on the author’s to-do list, or perhaps indicate that it may never see the light of day. On social media platforms like IGN’s X (formerly Twitter), supporters of the fantasy series have not been reluctant in expressing their dismay over what appears to be another delay. One fan stated, “Anything that keeps him from completing his books,” while another lamented, “The Winds of Winter is never going to be finished.

A fellow commenter has conceded that the author might not complete the series given his current workload, implying that even if the remaining books were to be published, the initial enthusiasm for them would likely have faded due to the extended delay. In other words, while I’ve read all the previously released books, I wouldn’t feel inclined to purchase any new ones should they ever materialize, as my excitement for the series has waned over the years of waiting.

It’s clear that George R.R. Martin has a deep understanding of powerful stories and extensive franchises, as noted by Lion Forge Entertainment CEO David Steward II. Recently, Martin has been heavily engaged in TV and movie projects, including four different Game of Thrones spinoffs and ongoing work as a producer on Dark Winds, which has been renewed for a fourth season. Given his current focus, fans might want to put The Winds of Winter aside, at least for the time being.

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2025-05-26 12:04