The series will arrive on SYFY in December
The 27 volume series has been ongoing since 1986
"We do have an entire world and tens of thousands of years of history to play with, after all."
Based on Martin's children's fantasy novel
Coming to Syfy and Netflix this fall
Behind-the-scenes look at the "chilling new series"
He's working closely with George R.R. Martin
The novel hails from author Nnedi Okorafor
Based on Martin's 1987 novella
Martin reveals there are actually five scripts in development
Which spin-off will be greenlit by HBO?
Though the Game of Thrones author will not be involved due to his HBO deal
The 10-episode sixth season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO this Sunday, April 24
Complete with animated killing and nudity
The Resident Evil star joins Justin Chatwin for the big screen adaptation of three short stories