The landlord of theHouse of the Dragonhas spoken.

HBOchief Casey Bloys addressed the connection’s creative partnership with best-selling fantasy authorGeorge R.R.

“We love George, obviously,” Bloys told reporters during a 2025 preview event.

Olivia Cooke on ‘House of the Dragon’

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower on ‘House of the Dragon’.HBO

He’s very important to me, to us."

Would I prefer that everybody get along and it goes well?

Of course, but it’s a creative process.

George R.R. Martin

George R.R. Martin.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

It’s always going to have its bumps, and it’s to be expected."

A spokesperson for Martin didn’t immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for comment on Bloys' remarks.

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An HBO spokesperson said at the time, “There are few greater fans of George R.R.

Discussing the movie project, Bloys said Tuesday, “I think it could be fun and interesting.

I think it would be fun.”

With reporting from Sydney Bucksbaum