'Game of Thrones' prequel pilot begins filming in Northern Ireland

For fans of the HBO hit series 'Game of Thrones,' 'the long night' has begun as they are still reeling from the fantasy drama's series finale. However, the first prequel series set in the lands of Westeros has quietly begun production. According to Entertainment Weekly, the pilot for the prequel began filming in Northern Ireland. The story is reportedly set thousands of years before the events of 'Game of Thrones.'