George R. R. Martin Supports 'Kickass' Elden Ring Movie Project

Renowned fantasy author George R. R. R. Martin recently shared his thoughts on the newly announced *Elden Ring* movie adaptation — and it seems he's genuinely optimistic about its potential. Known for crafting the rich lore behind HBO’s *Game of Thrones*, Martin also contributed to the world-building of FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed game, making him a keen observer of how its story translates to film.

Martin expressed particular enthusiasm over the creative team behind the project, praising director Alex Garland — known for directing *Ex Machina*, *Civil War*, and *Annihilation* — as a “first-rate director.” He also applauded production company A24, calling them “kickass” in a post on his personal blog. Overall, Martin described his reaction to the news as one of “hopeful” anticipation, even sharing a YouTube video titled “Why the Elden Ring Movie WON’T SUCK,” signaling his belief in the film’s storytelling potential.

No Confirmation of Martin’s Involvement

Despite his excitement, there is currently no indication that Martin will be directly involved with the *Elden Ring* film. The author has made it clear that he is fully immersed in several other high-profile projects, including an upcoming animated take on the myth of Hercules, set to reimagine the legendary Greek hero in an early 20th-century setting.

This announcement reignited some frustration among *Game of Thrones* fans still waiting for *Winds of Winter*, the long-awaited sixth installment in Martin’s *A Song of Ice and Fire* series. Reflecting on the backlash, Martin acknowledged that “some of you will just be pissed off by this” and admitted that many fans have “given up” on ever seeing the next book — let alone the final volume in the saga.

Martin Remains Passionate About New Projects

Even amid criticism, Martin remains enthusiastic about his new ventures. He expressed hope that others could share in his excitement for the upcoming Hercules film, despite the understandable impatience from longtime readers of his fantasy epic.

For context, *Winds of Winter* — the follow-up to 2011’s *A Dance with Dragons* — remains unfinished and without a release date, now standing at 14 years since its predecessor. While fans continue to wait, Martin continues to explore new creative horizons beyond Westeros.

What We Know About the Elden Ring Movie

Details surrounding the *Elden Ring* film are still scarce, but director Alex Garland reportedly has interest in reuniting with actor Kit Connor — known for his roles in *Heartstopper* and *Warfare* — for a pivotal role. As of now, the movie has not yet entered production and does not have an official release date.