George R.R. Martin Said He Was ‘Pretty Much Out of the Loop’ After ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4

Asked why, the author simply said: “I don’t know — you’ll have to ask Dan and David

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As the premiere date of HBO’s long-awaited “Game of Thrones” spinoff looms ahead, author George R.R. Martin revealed details of his disgruntlement with the tentpole show’s conclusion – and his lack of input.

In a recent interview with the New York Times, the novelist said he was largely iced out of the series following Season 4. In early seasons, Martin told the Times that he wrote and read scripts, consulted on casting decisions and visited sets.

However, the novelist had to step back to finish the latest installment to “A Song of Fire and Ice,” the book series that started it all.

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