Exciting things are brewing over on Westeros. While HBO has decided to cancel several of the originally planned spin-offs following the controversial conclusion of Game of Thrones, the success of House of the Dragon has reinvigorated its interest in the fantasy drama universe that's based on George R.R. Martin's line of creative works. With House of the Dragon Season 2 set to premiere later this year, HBO is looking to get the jump on audiences by possibly releasing Season 3 early by starting production on it as early as later this month.
, a reliable source for all things related to Westeros (and the Continent), has reported that Season 3 has entered active development. This includes the scriptwriting phase and other preliminary stages. According to the outlet, "work on House of the Dragon Season 3, such as active script writing and other very early things, begin fully this month, January 2024." This timeline suggests that filming could potentially start in late 2024 or early 2025, although exact dates are yet to be confirmed.
George R.R. Martin himself has been closely involved in the series' development. He recently shared valuable insights from his discussions with the show's writing staff, including Ryan Condal, Sara Hess, Ti Mikkel, David Hancock, and Philippa Goslett, about the upcoming seasons. Martin's involvement indicates a continued commitment to maintaining the authenticity and richness of the source material.