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With Game of Thrones heading into its last season in 2018, fans can rejoice that another universe created by George R.R. Martin may be heading to TV screens as soon as next year.


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The new sci-fi series was announced by Martin on his blog this Saturday (Aug 6) and will be based on the Wild Cards novels and stories written by numerous authors and curated by Martin and Melinda Snodgrass.

"Development will begin immediately on what we hope will be the first of several interlocking series," he wrote. "I cross my fingers that the Wild Cards will be coming to your home screens in the next year or two."

The 22-book series centres on the survivors of a fictional alien virus that struck New York City in 1946, deforming some and providing extraordinary power to others. A 23rd volume is due later this month. Martin says development of the TV series will begin "immediately."

The series' storyline is still in the works, but there's one character Martin has guaranteed will feature: "You'll be seeing Croyd Crenson, no matter shape the eventual show or shows ends up taking. It wouldn't be Wild Cards without the Sleeper," he said.