• Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss is preparing to present his new series. 3 Body problem for Netflix.
  • The series is an adaptation of Cixin Liu’s novel and is a complex ensemble including Game of Thrones alum, Liam Cunningham.
  • When promoting Demeter’s last journeyCunningham revealed that he had turned down another project in order to reunite with Benioff and Weiss. 3 Body problem.

While there may have been mixed reactions to Game of ThronesThe big finale, there’s no denying that this was a hugely influential show that sparked a pop culture phenomenon and inspired other shows to raise the bar and pursue similar behind-the-scenes ambitions.

Moreover, Game of Thrones‘success set David Benioff And DB Weiss on the map like never before. As the HBO phenomenon came to an end, anticipation skyrocketed to see what the duo did next. Although nothing came of their follow-up series on HBO, Confederationand them star Wars the films never came to fruition, Benioff and Weiss ended up with another very exciting book-to-series opportunity. Back in 2020, it was announced that Benioff and Weiss would write the script and serve as executive producers. 3 Body problem for Netflix along with Alexander Wu.

3 Body problem eight-episode drama based on the book series Qixin Liu. The show’s official synopsis reads: “A fatal decision by a young woman in 1960s China is reflected across space and time on a group of brilliant scientists today. As the laws of nature crumble before their eyes, five former colleagues are reunited to face the greatest threat in human history.”

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3 Body problem will present a wildly impressive ensemble, including Jovan Adepo, Eiza Gonzalez, Benedict Wong, Jonathan Pryce, Alex Sharp, Jess Hongand Game of Thrones alum, Liam Cunningham. But there was a moment when Cunningham almost committed himself to another project, a project that would prevent him from reuniting with his Game of Thrones showrunners. The only thing that prevented this and secured Cunningham’s inclusion in the Netflix show? Sami Benioff and Weiss.

During graduation celebration Demeter’s last journeyCunningham took the moment to discuss why Benioff and Weiss are perfect to spearhead the adaptation. Three body problem. He started:

“It’s always the quality of the script, and these guys, it’s one of the best lyrics I’ve ever seen in my life. And it also says that I spent a year and a half with the Royal Shakespeare Company. I put Shakespeare on stage. These boys are absolutely extraordinary, the words they put into the mouth of the actor.

Paired with David Dastmalchyan for his Demeter interview, Cunningham acknowledged that Dastmalchyan is an ardent fan Three body problem book series:

“David huge book fanatic. I didn’t even read the books. I didn’t read Game of Thrones the books either. He knows a lot more about it than I do, and I’m serious.”

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When it came to commit 3 Body problem, the source material was irrelevant to Cunningham in any case. He revealed that he was actually ready for a role in another project, but missed the opportunity to reunite with Benioff and Weiss without even knowing what they were working on. Here is how he put it:

“Honestly, I didn’t tell anyone, I was in serious talks about another project and obviously the boys found out about it and I got a call from David and Dan, they just said, ‘You. do not do that. You are coming with us. I didn’t even know what the project was, so I just said, “Yeah, okay. I’ll tell the other crowd no.” It could take a whole day to do something else, but when these two call, you run to the call of the bugle.

3 Body problem It is scheduled to premiere in January 2024 on Netflix. Check out the teaser trailer for the series below: