A Game of Thrones prequel starring Naomi Watts has been canned. Photo: ReutersHBO has ordered 10 episodes of a Game of Thrones spinoff, shortly after reports emerged that the premium cable channel had canned another series set in the world created by author George R.R. Watts' prequel gets cutEarlier in the day, Hollywood publications reported that HBO had scrapped plans for a Game of Thrones prequel starring Naomi Watts. The story was set thousands of years before the events covered in Game of Thrones. The final season of "Game of Thrones" won 12 Emmy awards, including the top prize of best drama series, in September.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 30, 2019 01:18 UTC