Apparently the rumored
Game of Thrones TV series is actually going to exist. First off, hell yes!
Secondly, Sean Bean. Sean friggin' Bean as Eddard Stark. I can't express how utterly amazing that is.
But, my dear people, what were you thinking casting Sarah Connor as Cersei? I'm sure she can pull it off, but for starters, she's supposed to be blonde, and Lena Heady will not look good blonde, and also I like Lena far too much to have her play that cunt bitch.
This article gives a little information on the project. Each book being a season of a show sounds like a good way to do it.