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Everything We Know About Scrapped ‘Game of Thrones’ Pilot
MovieWebStory by Courtney Keller
scrn logline
Millions down the drain as HBO's 'Bloodmoon' prequel to 'Game of Thrones' gets the axe, paving the way for the hit 'House of the Dragon' spin-off.
beat sheet
- Bloodmoon, the first Game of Thrones prequel, was quietly scrapped after just a pilot episode was filmed, costing HBO a whopping $30 million.
- Despite the financial loss, the network struck gold with the acclaimed House of the Dragon, which has become one of HBO's most successful new shows in recent years.
call sheet
Courtney Keller, HBO, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Bloodmoon