The next Game of Thrones prequel series receives high praise from the highest of places, including George R.R. Martin himself.

The hype for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has penetrated the HBO executive offices, according to the network’s head of drama series Francesca Orsi. In an interview with Deadline on Wednesday, Orsi revealed that the Game of Thrones prequel series is already nearing a renewal.

In a wide-ranging interview, HBO's Head of Drama Francesca Orsi teased what to expect out of the next few years in Westerosi TV.

Although it's not a sure thing, HBO is laying track to adapt all three of George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.