Game of Thrones' Pilot has been Picked-Up

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From TVGuide.com:

 

HBO Picks Up Game of Thrones

March 02, 2010 01:45 PM EST

 

HBO has given the green light for Game of Thrones, a series based on the popular fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin. HBO has signed on for the pilot and nine additional episodes, and production will begin in Belfast, Northern Ireland in June 2010. Here is the first image from the Game of Thrones pilot, as well as a complete cast list:

Series Regulars
Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon
Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy
Sean Bean as Eddard Stark
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jamie Lannister
Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister
Jennifer Ehle as Catelyn Stark
Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon
Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont
Kit Harrington as Jon Snow
Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister
Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen
Richard Madden as Rob Stark
Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane
Tamzin Merchant as Daenerys Targaryen
Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark
Maisie Williams as Arya Stark
Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark

Featuring:
Ron Donachie as Ser Rodrik Cassel
Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo
Donald Sumpter as Maester Luwin