Game of Thrones prequel series announced

KENT HORNER / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP

HBO has given the green light for a prequel series to Game of Thrones.

The new series, called House of the Dragon, will take place hundreds of years before the original series is set.

Game of Thrones is easily HBO's most popular series and has won several awards.

House of the Dragon will be co-produced by George RR Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik.

More from Entertainment

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • Extra Time

    7:00pm - 10:00pm

    Chris & Robbie bring you the latest from the sporting world plus interviews with upcoming and legendary sporting stars.

  • Nights on Dubai Eye 103.8

    10:00pm - 11:00pm

    Dubai Eye complements the conversation with the music you love from the eighties, nineties and newer.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.