A Game of Thrones HBO Pilot: News in Updates
Lovers of Westeros, the pilot of A Game of Thrones, the first book in one of the most epic Epic Fantasy series I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading, may begin shooting in October of this year! 
That’s right! I first saw the news here on Pat’s blog, and then followed the link through to Winter is Coming, where there are some more details. Whether or not the pilot episode actually does begin shooting in October (c’mon, of course it will, October’s my birthday month!), it’s still great seeing Epic Fantasy getting more and more exposure on TV – and with HBO, it practically can’t go wrong!
Let’s hope this lights the way for even more projects – which brings me to my question for you: We’ve had The Sword of Truth (still Epic Fantasy in my opinion), there’s a very good chance we’ll be getting A Song of Ice and Fire, and even The Wheel of Time is on its way… What other EF (Epic Fantasy) series’ do you think should make it to the screen? What about JV Jones’ The Sword of Shadows, or David Farland’s The Runelords?
Who knows, maybe the explosion is coming, and HBO will have to start up a sister-channel – HBOF – for fantasy!
**UPDATE!
Tyrion has been cast, the pilot will be filmed in Ireland (very suitable, in my opinion!) and it has a director!
Check out The Wertzone for more info!
***UPDATES
Since this is the page that everyone searching for info about the impending HBO pilot of A Game of Thrones, I thought I’d update this page with info, instead of doing a new post all the time.
And there have been plenty of updates!!
Old news already is that Eddard Stark (*wipes a tear away in memory*) has been cast – Sean Bean! I think it’ll turn out damn well.
Next up, Catelyn Stark has been cast – Jennifer Ehle! Not exactly the image of Cat that I had in my mind, but if GRRM is happy, then so am I.
Next up, and confirmed by George himself, Jaime and Theon have been cast! But HBO (and George himself) are keeping mum on exactly who’s playing the parts. He did also say that 3 female roles have been cast – check out the link above for clues!
Also, one other part has been cast, but George didn’t even give us a hint – my feeling is that it’s probably a big, important part!
And last (for now) but not least, check out these posts on waiting, no news, and Ser Seven.
Until the next update,
Be EPIC!
***UPDATE! – Sep 12 2009
Starting here, leading here, and reported (with pics of the actors chosen) here are the new additions to the cast of the HBO Pilot of A Game of Thrones.
Those who have been cast: Jaime Lannister, Theon Greyjoy, Sansa Stark, Arya Stark, Ser Jorah Mormont and Daenerys Targaryen!
And here’s an absolute stroke of brilliance, casting-wise: Cersei Lannister! I can’t wait to see the twisted side of Lena Headey!
Stay tuned for the next update!
***UPDATE: 18/10/2009
Adam Whitehead over at The Wertzone reports that casting for A Game of Thrones is now complete, though some of the appointments still have to be confirmed. Big the big characters cast?
Drogo, Bran, Magister Ilyrio, Benjen Stark, and many more!
Check out Adam’s excellent post here.
Be EPIC!
UPDATE*** 25 October 2009
Filming has begun! And I’ll be damned if the castle doesn’t look amazing! Winterfell on Earth! For the full report, click here for Adam’s post (at The Wertzone), which will lead you to the detailed info on Winter is Coming.
UPDATE*** 22 November 2009
Filming has wrapped!
That’s right, filming on the pilot episode has wrapped! Now for editing, special effects and so forth! DAMN EXCITED!!! Check out this post on Aidan’s A Dribble of Ink for more info.
Be EPIC!
September 4, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I have to say that I am VERY excited about the HBO pilot. I can’t wait to see it!
On a side note, I think the Runelords would be absolutely epic on the screen. I am with you on that one =D
November 6, 2009 at 10:31 pm
I would love to see Stephen Erikson’s Malazan Books of the Fallen, but it would be truly Epic. None of the others comes close in scope.
November 11, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I totally agree – seeing the Bridgeburners and T’lan Imass and Soletaken would be incredible – I have no fear in stating that, done well and with love and passion, it would make The Lord of The Rings Trilogy look like a positively dumb.