Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- According to US media reports, a prequel series to the hit fantasy TV show Game of Thrones has been ditched by cable channel HBO.

The reasons behind the decision were not immediately clear. HBO has not commented on the reports.

Oscar nominee Naomi Watts was lined up to star in the series and a pilot episode was filmed over the summer.

Game of Thrones prequel starring Naomi Watts 'ditched by HBO'

According to US media reports, a prequel series to the hit fantasy TV show Game of Thrones has been ditched by cable channel HBO.

The reasons behind the decision were not immediately clear. HBO has not commented on the reports.

Oscar nominee Naomi Watts was lined up to star in the series and a pilot episode was filmed o...