Game of Thrones showrunners say no to prequel: 'For us, this is it' 

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With only two seasons left in the life of 

, would the producers ever consider making a prequel?

‘ big win for outstanding drama series at the 2016 Emmys, executive producer David Benioff addressed the question head-on: “You might want to ask George about that,” said Benioff to reporters backstage, referring to author George R.R. Martin. “It’s a great world that George created. I think it’s a very rich world, and I’m sure there will be other series set in Westeros, but for us, this is it. That’s really a question for George.”

Martin then stepped up to give hope to 

 fans: “Well, I do have thousands of pages of fake history — everything that led up to 

 — so there’s a wealth of material there, and I’m still writing more.”

Unfortunately, much like the long wait for winter — and the even longer wait for the sixth book in Martin’s 

 series — don’t expect a prequel anytime soon. “At the moment, we still have this show to finish, and I still have two books to finish, so that’s all speculation,” Martin said.

’ seventh season, which is slated to debut next summer.

was a big winner at the Emmys on Sunday night, taking 12 total trophies including three during the ceremony. (

won nine awards at last week’s Creative Arts Emmys.) The wins gave the HBO series 38 overall, making it the most decorated primetime series in Emmys history.

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\'Game of Thrones\' showrunners say no to prequel: \'For us, this is it\'