When I heard about this, I did my little happy dance. 'Game of Thrones' is acknowledged as one of the best works of fantasy fiction. It's part of a 7 book epic series, "A Song of Ice and Fire," by author George R. R. Martin.
From Hollywood Reporter:
Tom McCarthy has come aboard to direct HBO's fantasy pilot "Game of Thrones," on which the star of his first feature, "The Station Agent's" Peter Dinklage, has been tapped for a key role.
Peter Dinklage is author
Martin's dream casting for the role of Tyrion, the Queen's brother who is treated as an outsider because of his size. Tyrion is one of the most interesting characters I've ever seen in a fantasy novel, and Peter Dinklage will be just fantastic in the part.
From Wikipedia:
Tyrion is a misshapen dwarf nicknamed "The Imp" and "The Halfman". As a fan-favorite character, he is the personal favorite of the series' author George R. R. Martin as well.[1] Though Tyrion shares his father's talent for political maneuvering, he receives little respect from Tywin because of his deformity, sharp tongue, penchant for whoring, and the death of his mother during his birth. He is capable of cruelty to his enemies, but also has great sympathy for fellow outcasts and the mistreated.
HBO has greenlit the filming of a pilot in Northern Ireland later this year.
