Author George R.R. Martin reveals new information about the The Long Night. In a recent interview, the franchise creator discussed specific story details, most notably that House Stark will be included, along with House Lannister, albeit with a small caveat.
Martin’s Game of Thrones book series is collectively known as A Song of Ice and Fire. He released the first installment in 1996 (A Game of Thrones), and has subsequently released four more novels, with two more yet to be released. For The Chronicles of Narnia).
Per Casterly Rock, the family’s home, will be integrated. Since House Lannister technically doesn’t exist in the prequel series' focal time period, House Casterly will occupy the “Rock of Gibraltar.”
Martin also suggested that there won’t be central leads in the Game of Thrones prequel series, but rather “a large ensemble cast.” Finally, he addressed the still-unofficial title, which likely won’t be “The Long Night” or The Winds of Winter, the sixth franchise installment for A Song of Ice and Fire.
Given the popularity of Game of Thrones, it seems likely that the prequel series will be picked up by HBO. But there are a couple important things to consider. Instead of Benioff and Weiss serving as showrunners, The Long Night.
Source: EW