Martin: I want to write a script for the prequel to "Game of Thrones", but the priority is to create the original novel

According to foreign media reports, George R. R. Martin is certainly willing to write the script for the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" that HBO just approved, but he will not do it, at least not yet. On Wednesday local time, the writer shared some information about "House of the Dragon" and his involvement in the project on his personal blog.

"I hope to be involved in it to some extent... and who knows, if all goes well I might even be able to write a few episodes like I did with the first four seasons of Game of Thrones," Martin said.

Don't get too excited yet! Martin also said: "But... let me be clear... I am not taking on any more scripts until I have finished and published The Winds of Winter. Winter is coming, but The Winds remains my priority, although I would love to write a few lines for House of the Dragon."

Martin admitted in 2018 that he's been struggling with the sixth book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series for several years, and while he may be prioritizing finishing the book, that doesn't mean it'll be on bookshelves anytime soon.

In addition, Martin also mentioned the news that another Game of Thrones prequel starring Naomi Watts was cancelled. He said he was sad about the news and didn't know why HBO chose to abandon the show.