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"A Song of Ice and Fire

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The author whose series "A Song of Ice and Fire" books inspired "Game of Thrones" will soon show up in the world of the HBO show.

Bayonne native George R.R. Martin serves as co-executive producer on the medieval fantasy drama, returning March 31. This season, he is expected to make an appearance.

"You will see him," executive producer David Benioff told Deadline Tuesday night. Benioff did not disclose what role Martin would play.

Martin originally acted in the pilot, though he did not make the final cut.

“Ninety percent of the pilot was re-shot and George’s cameo ended up on the cutting room floor," said D.B. Weiss, also an executive producer, at an “Evening With Game Of Thrones” event at the Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.

Last month, Martin signed a two-year deal with HBO to stay on as co-executive producer and help develop other projects, the Hollywood Reporter confirmed.

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