George R.R. Martin Confirms 'Game of Thrones' Prequel Title, 'The Long Night'

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has officially announced that the first GoT prequel will be called The Long Night. It was confirmed earlier this week that Naomi Watts will lead the forthcoming ensemble cast, playing the role of a "charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret." The HBO show is scheduled to begin filing in 2018 after the final Game of Thrones season. Martin confirmed this information on his blog, stating that "Casting is now underway for THE LONG NIGHT, the first of the GA...