HBO orders new Game of Thrones series, written by George R.R Martin
George R.R. Martin is to write and produce a 'Game of Thrones' prequel series for HBO. The 74-year-old author is best known for his ' A Song of Ice and Fire' novels - which were adapted into the multi-award winning HBO TV series 'Game of Thrones' - and, according to The Wrap, he is now on board for a prequel to the show titled 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight', serving as both writer and executive producer. According to the outlet, the show - which will also be written and produced by Ira Martin - will take place 100 years before the events depicted in 'Game of Thrones' and wi...