'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Showrunner Ira Parker on the Show's Success and Its Departure from 'Game of Thrones'
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Anne Thompson
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Summary
An interview with Ira Parker, showrunner of HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' a prequel to 'Game of Thrones.' Parker discusses the moment he realized the show was a hit, the challenges of adapting George R.R. Martin's novellas, and how the series differs from its predecessor by focusing on character-driven storytelling, chivalry, and adventure rather than large-scale battles and dragons. The article is part of IndieWire's 'It's a Hit!' series exploring creators' perspectives on their shows' success.
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This isn't about dragons and massive armies. It's about a knight and his squire traveling the countryside, trying to do the right thing.
George R.R. Martin's novellas gave us a more intimate, character-focused world to explore, and that was incredibly freeing as a storyteller.
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