George R.R. Martin’s Dire Wolf Project: Fans Furious He’s Not Writing Winds of Winter

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Summary

  • Colossal Biosciences revives extinct dire wolves using a de-extinction program, sparking conservation support.
  • Fans are frustrated by George R.R. Martin’s involvement with dire wolves instead of finishing Winds of Winter.
  • Martin hints at progress in Winds of Winter, but fans remain disappointed by the lack of a clear timeline.

The realm depicted in ‘Game of Thrones’ abounds with enchanting and legendary beings traversing across Westeros, but it is the massive wolf species called dire wolves that have captured the hearts of many viewers. Recently, the excitement among fans has soared as Colossal Biosciences successfully resurrects the extinct dire wolves, which graced our screens in the HBO series, and George R.R. Martin, author of ‘Game of Thrones,’ is not only an advisor but also an investor for this company. Unfortunately, this development has left some fans displeased as they feel Martin is once more delaying the completion of his sixth novel in the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series, ‘The Winds of Winter.’

12,000 years after vanishing from Earth, the iconic dire wolf, well-known to many through the popular HBO series, is coming back to life thanks to a groundbreaking “de-extinction” project by bioscience startup Colossal Biosciences. This ambitious endeavor aims to aid conservation efforts and tackle the escalating biodiversity crisis. In October 2024, the world met Romulus and Remus, the first of the resurrected dire wolf pups, followed by Khaleesi in January 2025. By editing genes from animals like wolves, jackals, and foxes, Colossal Biosciences was able to transform their DNA into that of the extinct dire wolves, resulting in the captivating sight of white dire wolf canines.

Game of Thrones Fans Confused Why George R.R. Martin Can Help Create Dire Wolves but Not Finish Winds of Winter

Following the announcement that George R.R. Martin, renowned author of Game of Thrones, had teamed up with Colossal Biosciences for the unveiling of the first-ever de-extinction of a dire wolf, some of his fans were bewildered by his participation in such a significant venture as they continue to eagerly anticipate the completion of The Winds of Winter. On Reddit, one dissatisfied reader, expressing their frustration over the news about the return of dire wolves, exclaimed, “Anything but writing another chapter!”, while another disappointed commenter, who appears to have lost faith in a sixth book, declared, “He can’t seem to concentrate on it any longer! I am beyond frustrated with him!

1. The user mentioned he’s committed to numerous tasks, excluding writing his book, as stated by another.
2. A fan humorously predicted George would bring about world peace before completing Winds of Winter, to which another fan responded with amusement.
3. Fans are eagerly awaiting news on George R.R. Martin’s The Winds of Winter, following his recent announcement via NotaBlog that there would be exciting updates on April 8. However, Martin clarified that the news wouldn’t relate to the book but rather another matter – presumably the Dire Wolf release. He expressed frustration over having to constantly debunk speculation about the book’s imminent arrival due to his casual remarks, which often have no connection to the Winds of Winter. The book is not coming out soon, he confirmed. (Perhaps Martin should refrain from making such comments.)

Recently, Martin shared some news about “Winds of Winter” with his fans, explaining that he aims to complete the upcoming book; however, there’s no fixed deadline at present, which may dishearten many eager readers who have been anticipating its release for 14 years. Martin expressed his desire for the writing process to move quicker but noted, “The books will be what they will be.” For those looking forward to immersing themselves in the world of “Game of Thrones,” the prequel novel, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” is expected to air on HBO and Max this year. Following that, “House of the Dragon” Season 3 might premiere in 2026.

Source: Reddit/The Hollywood Reporter

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2025-04-08 15:26