George R.R. Martin turned down Game Of Thrones cameo

George R.R. Martin

George R.R. Martin, whose A Song of Ice and Fire novels form the basis for the HBO hit Game of Thrones, was extended an invitation by series showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss to travel from his New Mexico home to Northern Ireland to be included in a scene in season eight.

But the author decided to focus on writing his next book, the long-awaited The Winds of Winter, instead, reports ew.com. "David and Dan invited me to a cameo in one of the final episodes, which I was tempted to do," Martin said. He further added, "But I didn't think just for the sake of a cameo I could take the time to return to Belfast."

Martin pointed out that he previously did film a cameo in the show in the first Game of Thrones pilot, which was subsequently reshot. "There was a cameo in the original pilot that was cut," he noted. "I was a guest at Dany's wedding. But that was when she was played by Tamzin Merchant so all that footage got thrown out when we recast with Emilia Clarke."

Game of Thrones, which brings the story from George R.R. Martin's novels about the quest to claim the Iron Throne alive, is known for the twists and turns, ruthless killing scenes, unexpected deaths all wrapped up with emotion and drama. The final season is set to air in April 2019.

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