Ladies and gents, we have our first casualty. Many many moons ago, it was reported that HBO was working on a handful of spin-off and prequel series to their mammoth hit Game of Thrones. One of those shows has since moved forward, and another added to the list of potentials. But, of course, the future of none of these shows has ever been guaranteed.

Game of Thrones co-executive producer and writer Bryan Cogman has been one of the many folks developing a show way back in 2017, and sadly, it looks like his was the first to go, as THR reports. The outlet had a chance to speak with Cogman in an extended interview, and they asked about the project and whether or not he’ll be returning to the Seven Kingdoms at a different point down the line. His response was fairly frank.

“I’m definitely leaving. I was developing one of the successor shows with George. George has worked with a bunch of the writers, including Jane [Goldman], whose show is being done [as a pilot]. My prequel show is not happening and will not happen. HBO decided to go a different way. I’m working with Amazon now and helping them out with their shows. So, it is a goodbye. I am done with Westeros. It’s wonderfully bittersweet. I’ll certainly miss it, but I’m excited to go out on my own and try to be in the captain’s chair of my own projects, armed with everything I’ve learned. I’ve learned more than I could possibly imagine from eight seasons of this thing. It’s been wonderful to look back and watch some of the old episodes, and see some of our old friends at the premiere recently, and to know that we’ve done something good. We’ve done good work that people enjoy. That’s all an entertainer can ever hope for. I’m eager to start the next chapter, but a part of my heart will always live with Game of Thrones. That’s one of the reasons why this episode was so important to me. It was a goodbye and a love letter to these characters and to this cast. “

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So, you can pour one out for Cogman’s series, but let’s face it, there are still a few other projects in the works, so don’t cry for him too hard. Plus, working over at Amazon Studios is no small gig. What do you think of this news? Let us know your thoughts down below!

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SOURCE: THR