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Brian Helgeland, one of the writers working on a ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff, reveals why the tentatively titled ‘10,000 Ships’ series didn’t happen. Helgeland shares his pitch for the show, which was inspired by Queen Nymeria and her journey from Westeros to Dorne, comparing it to the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt and Odysseus’s odyssey in ‘The Odyssey’. Despite the project’s cancellation, Helgeland remains hopeful that HBO may still consider picking it up in the future.

Brian Helgeland, the original screenwriter for the scrapped ‘Cleopatra’ movie starring Angelina Jolie, revealed it was a blend of political thriller and romance epic featuring assassinations, sex, and historical insights. The film explored Cleopatra’s love affairs with Caesar and Marc Antony, along with her intelligence and influence. Despite the ambitious plans and a potential collaboration with David Fincher, the movie never materialized. Hollywood has faced challenges in bringing ‘Cleopatra’ to the big screen since Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic 1963 epic, but recent developments suggest Denis Villeneuve may be moving forward with his own version.

Brian Helgeland, the Oscar-winning screenwriter known for ‘L.A. Confidential’ and ‘Mystic River,’ pitched a ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff series titled ‘Ten Thousand Ships’ to HBO. The series would have centered on Queen Nymeria, the legendary founder of Dorne, and her people as they flee their home on a fleet of ships. Helgeland’s pitch was well-received by HBO, but the series was ultimately not picked up due to concerns about its historical distance from the main ‘Game of Thrones’ series. Helgeland remains hopeful that the series could still be produced in the future.

Director Brian Helgeland has revealed that his sequel idea for the 2001 classic ‘A Knight’s Tale’ was rejected by Netflix based on algorithmic analysis. The pitch, involving William’s daughter disguising herself as a man to joust, failed to meet the streaming giant’s projected success criteria. Helgeland also shared another scrapped sequel concept that revolved around Count Adhemar kidnapping Jocelyn and a tattooed treasure map.

A Knight’s Tale, the beloved 2001 film, almost got a sequel on Netflix. However, the project fell through due to Sony’s lack of interest and Netflix’s algorithm indicating it would not be successful. Screenwriter Brian Helgeland had two ideas for the sequel: one following William’s nemesis, Count Adhemar, and another following William’s daughter, played by Geoffrey Chaucer.