Long before HBO madeGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragon, numerous studios approached author George R.R.
When approached byDavid BenioffandD.B.
In an interview withThe South Bank Show, Martin cited several different series that drew him towards HBO.
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“HBO was definitely the place to be, I mean,The Sopranos,Deadwood,Rome.
You know, incredible shows, dark shows… shows with violence, shows with sexuality.”
The 2006 showRomestands out among its peers as it bears a striking resemblance to Martins fantasy series.
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What Is ‘Rome’ About?
From the outset, viewers will find a strong resemblance betweenRomeandGame of Thrones.
The 2006 series doesnt shy away from graphic violence and explicit sexual imagery.
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Despite his strict adherence to honor, he is no exception to the standards of his era.
Both characters are admirable but undeniably flawed.
Nevertheless,Romedemonstrated that viewers could follow the same kind of storytelling in historical tweaks.
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
Julius Caesar is played by none other than Ciaran Hinds, otherwise known as Mance Raydar in Westeros.
Tobias Menzies plays both Brutus and Edmure Tully (Tobias Menzies), respectively.
The Fall of ‘Rome
Despite its critical success,Romewas cancelled after two seasons.
This decision wasprimarily due to budgetary restrictions.
The mistakes we made are the mistakesGame of Throneslearned from.
Many of the directors and producers are the same.
Heller also noted thatRomes shortcomings came from a lack of source material.
Ironically,Game of Thrones’ downfall occured when the showrunners abandoned the source material.
By contrast,House of the Dragonfaces a similar problem asRome.
