HBO picks up ‘Game of Thrones’ fantasy series based on books by George R.R. Martin
By APTuesday, March 2, 2010
HBO picks up ‘Game of Thrones’ fantasy series
LOS ANGELES — HBO is going ahead with the series “Game of Thrones,” based on a series of fantasy books by George R.R. Martin.
The cable channel said Tuesday it has committed to a total of 10 episodes, with production set to begin in Belfast in June. The cast includes Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage and Jennifer Ehle.
“Games of Thrones” will depict a struggle for power set in a “vast and violent fantasy kingdom,” HBO said. An air date was not immediately announced.
YOUR VIEW POINT
