David Benioff and DB Weiss, who are known for being the showrunners of HBO’s Game of Thrones are returning with another book adaptation series called 3 Body Problem. The Netflix original is based on the Chinese novel The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin and sees a few Game of Thrones alums staring in pivotal roles.
The show has a large ensemble cast including Eiza Gonzalez, Benedict Wong, Jovan Adepo, Alex Sharp, and others including John Bradley and Liam Cunningham in pivotal roles. Bradley reunites with the GOT creators, where he played Samwell Tarly, the friend of Jon Snow in the iconic series.
The Trailer of Game of Thrones Creators’ New Series Was Released
Writer and director duo David Benioff and DB Weiss became known for creating and showrunning the HBO fantasy-fiction series Game of Thrones, which became a pop cultural phenomenon throughout its eight-season tenure. Based on the books by George RR Martin, the show had a huge star cast and multiple storylines, which culminated in a negatively received final season.
The creators now return with another book adaptation from Liu Cixin, this time going the sci-fi route with Netflix’s 3 Body Problem. The teaser of the series was released recently, which hints at a murder mystery where prominent scientists are being killed by an unknown serial killer, with each having visions of a countdown before they die. The character played by Benedict Wong is tasked with solving the mystery.
The trailer then shifts to a sci-fi and fantasy realm where there is an alternate reality. Game of Thrones’ John Bradley reunites with the creators of the show and reportedly plays the role of Jack Rooney. He is seen in a fantasy setting, clad in robes and surrounded by ancient architecture and iconography.
The series also stars Eiza Gonzalez, Alex Sharp, Jovan Adepo, and Rosaline Chao in leading roles. It is set to stream on Netflix on March 31. The series is produced by Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B Entertainment, and he also serves as the executive producer. Gone Girl star Rosamund Pike also acts as an executive producer on the series, along with Knives Out writer-director Rian Johnson.
John Bradley In Game of Thrones
David Benioff and DB Weiss’ 3 Body Problem reunites them with their Game of Thrones actors John Bradley, Liam Cunningham, and Jonathan Pryce. Bradley and Cunningham are seen in the teaser of the Netflix series, with Bradley seen in a fantasy setting yet again. While it is not clear in the teaser where exactly Bradley’s character would be entering and influencing the plot, he seems to be a prominent character.
Bradley played the role of Samwell Tarly in Game of Thrones. He was the loyal friend of Jon Snow, meeting him at the Night’s Watch and being protected by him. He was an avid reader and was fascinated with books in the show. He was also overweight and did not fare well in battles and described himself as a coward.
John Bradley’s portrayal was lauded by critics and he was seen as the perfect companion for the heroic Jon Snow. He was regarded as a worthy ‘Sam’, a companion to heroes in many fantasy novels and films, such as Samwise Gamgee in Lord of the Rings. Series author, George RR Martin stated at the 2014 Comic-Con that he would be similar to Bradley’s character in the show. He said,
“I would probably be Samwell Tarly. I love Sam, too. He’s a great character. Tyrion might be who I want to be, but Sam is probably closer to who I actually am. The fat kid who likes to read books and doesn’t like to go up a lot of stairs.”
The 3 Body Problem also sees Liam Cunningham feature heavily in the teaser as another person tasked with figuring out the mystery. He is hinted at entering the alternate reality through a VR-like device.
