HBO Max eyes 'Game of Thrones' animated drama     

An animated Game of Thrones drama is in the early stages of development at HBO Max, multiple sources have told The Hollywood Reporter.

Meetings with writers for the adult-leaning project, which would be similar in tone to HBO's Emmy-winning flagship, are already under way. No deals have been made and there's still a possibility that the animated series never comes to fruition.

Reps for HBO Max declined comment.

The animated idea is part of a larger strategy to expand the world of creator George R.R. Martin's fantasy drama.