Two fandoms are set to collide, with the showrunners behind the TV smash Game of Thrones enlisted to write and produce a new series of Star Wars movies. "Their command of complex characters, depth of story and richness of mythology will break new ground and boldly push Star Wars in ways I find incredibly exciting." "We are honoured by the opportunity, a little terrified by the responsibility, and so excited to get started as soon as the final season of Game of Thrones is complete," Benioff and Weiss said in a joint statement. Benioff and Weiss have garnered praise for their sprawling, Emmy Award-winning adaptation of George R.R. The show will conclude with a six-episode final season on HBO in 2019 and both Benioff and Weiss are also slated to serve as executive producers of potential Game of Thrones spinoff series being developed at HBO.

Source: CBC News February 06, 2018 21:22 UTC