Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones is a planned medieval fantasy television series based on author George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series. David Benioff and Dan Weiss are writing and executive producing the television adaptation. A pilot is currently being produced for HBO.

Variety reported on January 17, 2007 that the rights for A Song of Ice and Fire have been sold to HBO with the intent of turning the novels into a television series. Written and executive produced by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the series is expected to cover one novel’s worth of material per season. Martin plans to co-executive produce the series and is expected to write one episode per season.
Martin reported in August 2007 that the first draft of the script was complete and stated in November that the script was approved and budgeting had begun. At this point the series had still not been officially greenlit, and the 2007 Writers Guild of America strike could have delayed the process.
In April 2008, David Benioff confirmed that development of the script and series was continuing. He suggested a ‘crappy’ tagline for the project could be, “The Sopranos in Middle-earth.” In June, Martin reported in his blog that the second draft of the script was complete, but again a final decision had not been made. If the series were to go ahead, the BBC would also be financially involved much as they were for the HBO series Rome.
HBO exercised its option to buy the television rights to produce A Game of Thrones in September 2008. Martin was quick to point out the project had still not been greenlit, but that it was an encouraging first step. In November 2008, Variety reported that HBO has committed to filming a pilot episode before a decision is made with regards to filming the entire first book of the series.
The Live Feed blog of The Hollywood Reporter said in November 2009 that HBO will almost certainly greenlight the series, unless producers “royally blow the pilot”. A decision on whether or not to go ahead with series is expected in March 2010.

Robb is Eddard Stark’s eldest legitimate child, and the heir to Winterfell. He bears great responsibility with scant complaint, and shares his father’s devotion to honor and justice. His appearance favors his Tully side, with a stocky build, blue eyes, and thick auburn hair. His companion direwolf is named Grey Wind.
Robb Stark will be played by Richard Madden in the HBO adaption of the books.

Source: Wikipedia