The new spin-off would be the first time HBO moves the timeline of Game Of Thrones storyline forward, and as one of the most popular characters in the franchise, he seems well suited to a deeper exploration of George RR Martin’s universe.

Game Of Thrones fans will know, of course, that the series ended with a good number of survivors that could potentially lead their own spin-off. Whether other fan-favourite characters such as Arya Stark (Maisie Williams), Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) and Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie) will put in return appearances remains to be seen – but this sequel already has the potential to be television gold.

The first Game Of Thrones sequel series is in the works at HBO, and Jon Snow is the star of the show