Indeed, it seems HBO are very interested in continuing the series, the network’s programming president Casey Bloys confirming to EW they are in talks with Martin about a follow-up series.
While the announcement that Game of Thrones will only have eight seasons came as no shock, almost every die-hard fan knew HBO would be looking into ways to continue the incredibly popular series somehow.
Meanwhile, numerous deleted scenes from season six were recently released online, one featuring a dig at the show’s critics.
Martin echoed his comments in a later interview, telling one publication: “There is certainly no lack of material.