The first look at canceled Game of Thrones spin-off emerges five years after filming

Feb. 5, 2024

A surprise glimpse at the Naomi Watts-led Game of Thrones spin-off we’ll never get to see

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Hair and makeup designer Flora Moody posted a selection of shotson Instagramfrom her time working with Watts on her character’s look during filming.

“This is a chance to play with shape, proportion in the wig. To see how the makeup reads on film. To work together to find the character that portrays the director’s vision. Collaboration is KEY! This was an unaired Game of Thrones prequel that I shot 4 years ago with the wonderful Naomi Watts,” the post reads.

Alongside it are multiple shots of Watts on set, wearing a golden dress and standing near a mural depicting a warrior on a chariot. You can see them for yourself below.

The Game of Thrones spin-off was expected to be set thousands of years before the mainline series and would have featuredKick-Asswriter Jane Goldman serving as showrunner. The pilot was directed by S.J. Clarkson, who is set to releaseSony’s Madame Web on February 14.

After its cancelation,Deadlinereported that “re-editing of the initial cut” was required after it was “not well received”.

Game of Thrones hasn’t had the best history with spin-offs. House of the Dragon, an undoubted success, is returning for a second seasonthis summer– but a handful of others have either been canceled, changed, or stuck in pre-production.

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