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Highlights
- HBO programming chief Casey Bloys confirmed the news
- There are no concrete plans for any of the show's follow-up yet, he said
- The show will not be able to compete for Emmys next year
The end is near for
Game of Thrones. Newly anointed programming chief Casey Bloys has confirmed that the eighth season of the HBO series will be the final one.
He made the announcement at the Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills here on Saturday when asked if the eighth season will be last, reports
variety.com"I think (showrunners David Benioff and D B Weiss) have a very specific plan about the number of seasons they want to do," Casey said.
He added: "If I could get them to do more, I would take 10 seasons, but we want to take their lead with what they can do and what the best version of the show is."
Casey also admitted that he has had talks about a potential spinoff or prequel series with David and Weiss, but "there are no concrete plans" for any
Game of Thrones follow-up yet.
The HBO chief also confirmed that the delay in
production on season seven would take Game of Thronesout of the Emmy race next year.
Inspired by novelist George R R Martin's bestselling series, the HBO series narrates a gripping story of seven kingdoms and royals vying for the Iron throne. It weaves together various emotions -- from love, politics, revenge, hatred and value of family -- into a bloody tale which has caught the fancy of several people across the globe.
Game of Thrones received 23 Emmy nominations for its sixth season this year. The premiere of the seventh season is slated for summer 2017 on HBO internationally and on Star World Premiere HD in India.
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